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Save Ten Dollars On Brad Paisley Concert With Your Countryfest Tickets

Jake Thomas — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:57:05 +0000

We all know that when it comes to getting as much country concert entertainment as you can this Summer that every dollar will count. If you have your Countryfest 2013 tickets they will save you $10 on tickets for the Brad Paisley “Beat This Summer Tour” at SPAC at the SPAC box office only. Just [...]

Small Town Tour Begins Next Week In Schaghticoke With Sean and Richie

Jake Thomas — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 18:27:13 +0000

It’s already time to get ready for May and that means it’s time to get ready for the first round of the 1077 ‘GNA Small Town Tour for 2013 with the Sean and Richie Show. Sean and Richie will be heading out beginning next Friday, May 3rd and doing their morning show live in small [...]

WGNA Countryfest Artist, Sheryl Crow Is "Team Blake" On NBC's The Voice

Sean McMaster — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 13:34:49 +0000

Countryfest 2013 artist, Sheryl Crow will be a mentor on NBC’s The Voice tonight!! Sheryl Crow will be mentoring Blake Shelton’s team tonight! I don’t think there is a better welcome into country music than an invite by Team Blake!! I know Blake is pretty excited about it. “Sheryl Crow is one of the coolest people [...]

Countryfest's Sheryl Crow To Open ACMs With Blake Shelton and Others

Kevin Richards — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 13:49:06 +0000

Sunday, April 7, 2103 the biggest names in Country Music take over CBS for the Academy Of Country Music Awards. As we get closer to the show we’re learning about some of the show’s highlights. Countryfest’s Sheryl Crow is scheduled to appear in the opening number with Blake Shelton, Brad Paisley (pictured above), Luke Bryan [...]

Craig Campbell, Parmalee + More Join Growing 2013 Taste of Country Music Festival Lineup

Billy Dukes — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 23:30:01 +0000

Country music's hottest new music and camping festival just got even better. Four new artists have been added to an already star-studded lineup at the 2013 Taste of Country Music Festival. Craig Campbell, Parmalee, Rachel Farley and LoCash Cowboys will join headliners Willie Nelson and Lady Antebellum from June 13-15 at Hunter Mountain, N.Y.

Sheryl Crow – Country Is In Her Roots and Music

Richie Phillips — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 13:43:17 +0000

Sheryl Crow is one talented lady. I really think that she defies labels. Yes, she’s had a ton of pop songs, but if you listen carefully to them, they could have EASILY run on our station. Well now she’s aiming her career directly at us, and we’re thrilled! There’s a very interesting article that I [...]

20th Anniversary Of Countryfest – And I've Been To All Of Them

Richie Phillips — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 16:35:15 +0000

I take a lot of ribbing here at the station for being "the old guy". I'm a big boy. I can take it. There are disadvantages of being old(er), but one of the great positives is that I can write headlines like the one you just read. I have been to 19 Countryfests, and am about to experience the 20th! How many have YOU seen?

Countryfest 2013 – Details On Friday Live From Bobby T's Sports Grill

Jake Thomas — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 22:01:13 +0000

This Friday afternoon from 5-7pm when you get out of work head down to Bobby T’s Sports Grill and join the Sean and Richie Show live for our Countryfest 2013 Announcement and happy hour appearance.The guys will tell you everything you need to know about 1077 ‘GNA’s Countryfest 2013, our 20th Anniversary of the show. [...]

Eric Church Announces Release Date for First Live Album, 'Caught in the Act'

Cory Stromblad — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 01:10:35 +0000

Eric Church has been ‘Caught in the Act’ of releasing his first-ever live collection, due out April 9. Following a whirlwind 2012, the ‘Like Jesus Does’ singer pledged to step away from the spotlight this year. “I’m going to be out of the spotlight next year, really,” says Church. “I want to see if I [...]

Dustin Lynch Has A Lot Of Fans In Albany – And A New Hit Song [VIDEO]

Jake Thomas — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:30:35 +0000

Dustin Lynch is a talented newcomer to the world of country music, and he is pure country. That’s what I like about his music the most, it takes me back to the days of Garth Brooks and Waylon Jennings but has that cool current feel about that plays well for today’s newer country listeners.He really [...]

Eric Church Recording Live Album on Tour

Alanna Conaway — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 03:00:05 +0000

Even though Eric Church recently said he would be stepping away from the spotlight in the new year, he’ll still be on the radar. As a way to thank his loyal followers for hundreds of sold-out concerts, Church will be releasing his very first live album in the beginning of 2013.

Countryfest Performance Debut – Only Took Richie 19 Years! [VIDEO]

Richie Phillips — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 15:37:56 +0000

This was a major thrill. I've done little things here and there over the years, but there was so much of a time constraint in the past for local acts that it really was difficult. That's what I loved about this year's Countryfest the most - it gave a lot of Capital Region artists the chance to show their wares, and the Lost Cantina Band was nice enough to let me do the same.

CountryFest Crowd Pictures–Can You Find Yourself? [PHOTOS]

Scott Blaine — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 21:42:15 +0000

CountryFest 2012 this past Saturday wasn't just about the great acts such as Eric Church, Joe Nichols, Thompson Square and Josh Thompson. It was also about YOU, the great GNA listeners! If you were outside at the free block party or inside the Times Union Center, we thank you and hope you enjoyed the party!

Our in house photographer Nick Lee took some great pictures from the event. Check them out and see if you can spot yourself!

A Very Strange Countryfest Pocketbook Fail

Richie Phillips — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 01:14:07 +0000

I don’t think I’ve ever typed those words before, but this actually happened in my watch at Countryfest with this very nice listener who shall remain nameless at the risk of totally embarrassing her. So I’ll partially embarrass her instead So this very nice woman walked up to me at the Countryfest outdoor block party. [...]

Scott's Favorite CountryFest 2012 Moment

Scott Blaine — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 18:53:07 +0000

CountryFest 2012 is in the books and it was a rockin' party for sure. I loved getting to mingle with many of you at the free outdoor street party listening to some great local talent as well as newcomer Dustin Lynch. Indoors was rockin' as well as Josh Thompson, Thompson Square, Joe Nichols and of course Eric Church ripped the roof off the Times Union Center.

Eric Church Meet & Greet Galleries From Countryfest 2012 in Albany

Chris Kissel — Sun, 08 Jul 2012 01:25:49 +0000

Country superstar Eric Church (@ericchurch) played Taste of Country tonight, and fans lined up before he took the stage just to get a picture with him. Check out the photos here!

Countryfest's Eric Church Credits 'Chief' For Boosting Career

Kevin Richards — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 14:35:38 +0000

Eric Church debuted his first project Sinners Like Me in 2006. The first album brought him some modest charting singles like ‘How ‘Bout You’ ‘Two Pink Lines’ and ‘Guys Like Me.’ The first singles barely broke the Top 20, but helped him develop a dedicated growing fan base. In 2009, Church’s career began to rise [...]

Local Countryfest 2012 Artist Profile – Whiskey City

Richie Phillips — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 12:23:45 +0000

Whiskey City

The outdoor block party at Countryfest is truly a win-win. You, the listener, gets to hear local and up and coming national artists for free, and we at 'GNA get the chance to give more local musicians the chance to show their talents to YOU. Here's a new addition for us-- WHISKEY CITY.

Local Countryfest Artist Profile – The Back 40 Band

Richie Phillips — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 11:09:15 +0000

Once again we highlight another one of the premier country bands of the area, and we’ve enjoyed a long relationship with this one– the Back 40 Band. I can remember bringing my mother to see these guys years ago at a bar in Ballston Spa, and she raved about them. I’m sure she would rave [...]

Join Sean And Jeff For CountryFest Breakfast @ Savannah's Pre-Party Party

Sean McMaster — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 11:07:53 +0000

If you know me you know that I do love a party, and I so love when we throw a big party and get a chance to really hang out with all our wonderful loyal listeners. So, it may not surprise you to learn that tomorrow morning at Countryfest, I will be starting the day bright and early with you and Mimosas!