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Country Concerts In Illinois For Summer 2K16

Here's nine country concerts scattered through Illinois that you should plan to attend this summer!

Lindsay Renae Floyd

May 31, 2016

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Country Concerts In Illinois For Summer 2K16

Lindsay Floyd

One of my favorite things about spending the summer back in Illinois would be all of the country concerts that happen all summer long. From small concerts like the Mattoon Bagelfest to the Illinois State Fair, you know there is always someone good playing here in Illinois. That being said, here's a list of concerts that will be happening in Illinois this summer!

1. June 17: Chase Rice

To start your summer concert bucket list off, on Friday June 17th Chase Rice will be playing at the Illinois State Fair Grounds in Springfield. I have personally seen him twice, once as an opening act and once as a headline. I definitely advise going to see him!

2. June 25: Jimmy Buffett

On Saturday June 25th, Jimmy Buffett will be playing at the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in Tinley Park.

3. July 8: Gary Allan

On Friday July 8th, Gary Allan will be playing at the Morgan County Fair Grounds in Jacksonville. This will definitely be a concert I try to go to! Personally I've always wanted to see Gary Allan so I'm sure this will be a great concert!

4. July 9: Brantley Gilbert

After Gary Allan's concert, take a nice drive from Jacksonville to Tinley Park on July 9th to see Brantley at the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre. I have tons of friends who have seen Brantley live and they all say he's well worth the money.

5. July 23: Chase Bryant

At the Bagelfest, Chase Bryant will be headlining in Mattoon. Head over to Eastern Illinois for some good bagels and great entertainment.

6. July 24: Kenny Rogers

On Sunday July 24th, Kenny will be playing at the Ravinia Pavilion in Highland Park.

7. July 29: Miranda Lambert

On Friday July 29th, Miranda will be playing at the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in Tinley Park as well.

8. August 6: Eric Paslay

On Saturday August 6th, Eric Paslay will be headlining at the Logan County Fair in Lincoln.

8. August 7: Rascal Flatts

On Sunday August 7th, head back to Tinley Park to see Rascal Flatts.

9. August 12-21: Illinois State Fair

Wrap up your summer by heading out to the Illinois State Fair in Springfield to see Jake Owen with Old Dominion on Sunday August 14th, Dierks Bentley on the 16th and Cole Swindell on the 20th.

Of course this barely touches all of the concerts that will be happening this summer but you get the idea. I hope everyone finds this useful and stays safe while traveling to see your favorite country artists this summer!

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Country Concerts In Illinois For Summer 2K16

Here's nine country concerts scattered through Illinois that you should plan to attend this summer!

1. June 17: Chase Rice

2. June 25: Jimmy Buffett

3. July 8: Gary Allan

4. July 9: Brantley Gilbert

5. July 23: Chase Bryant

6. July 24: Kenny Rogers

7. July 29: Miranda Lambert

8. August 6: Eric Paslay

8. August 7: Rascal Flatts

9. August 12-21: Illinois State Fair

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