![Jake Thomas](http://townsquare.media/site/81/files/2011/09/Jake.png?w=300&q=75)
Jake Thomas
![Jake Thomas](http://townsquare.media/site/81/files/2011/09/Jake.png?w=300&q=75)
![Crying On A Suitcase – New Music From Casey James [VIDEO]](http://townsquare.media/site/81/files/2012/03/Adonis15.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Crying On A Suitcase – New Music From Casey James [VIDEO]
Casey James is a name that more people are learning in the world of country music.
![Countryfest 2012 Will Be A Big Day For Dustin Lynch [VIDEO]](http://townsquare.media/site/81/files/2012/01/Dustin-Blue-Shirt.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Countryfest 2012 Will Be A Big Day For Dustin Lynch [VIDEO]
When new country stars are hitting the road they play for small crowds and small rooms as they cross their fingers and hope to get a hit. Dustin Lynch has a hit with his song "Cowboys and Angels" as he gets set to play for free outside during our Countryfest street party on Pearl Street, July 7th starting at Noon in front of the TU Center.
![Parking Permits Coming For Residents Of Downtown Albany](http://townsquare.media/site/81/files/2012/06/No-parking-From-Flickr-user-Dbrekke.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Parking Permits Coming For Residents Of Downtown Albany
Parking is very hard to find in downtown Albany for residents who live there. Hopefully some relief is coming to those afflicted by this problem.
![Eric Church “Springsteen” Is Number One For Second Week And He’s Coming To Countryfest [VIDEO]](http://townsquare.media/site/81/files/2012/06/Eric-Church2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Eric Church “Springsteen” Is Number One For Second Week And He’s Coming To Countryfest [VIDEO]
Eric Church is on fire right now, his career is hitting new heights and he's got a lot to be thankful for as he gets ready to headline 1077 'GNA's Countryfest 2012 on July 7th at the TU Center.
![Josh Thompson Coming “Way Out Here” For Countryfest 2012 [VIDEO]](http://townsquare.media/site/81/files/2011/11/Josh-Thompson.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Josh Thompson Coming “Way Out Here” For Countryfest 2012 [VIDEO]
Josh Thompson knows how to play country music from the heart. His songs are the kind of songs that you listen too and say "Damn right", or "Hell Yeah!". We're happy to have him as part of 1077 'GNA's Countryfest 2012 on Saturday. July 7th at the Times Union Center with Superstar headliner Eric Church, Joe Nichols and Thompson Square.
![Twenty Month Old Child Drowns In East Greenbush](http://townsquare.media/site/81/files/2012/06/Swimming-Pool-From-Flickr-user-Pink-Moose.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Twenty Month Old Child Drowns In East Greenbush
This is sad news. As children from all over are getting ready for Summer just remember that water is fun and also dangerous. This tragedy occurred in East Greenbush late yesterday afternoon.
![Eric Church – “Springsteen” New Number One Hit Just In Time For Countryfest [VIDEO]](http://townsquare.media/site/81/files/2012/04/Eric-Church2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Eric Church – “Springsteen” New Number One Hit Just In Time For Countryfest [VIDEO]
Eric Church can't wait to get to Albany and rock the TU Center on July 7th at 1077 'GNA's Countryfest 2012. He's got a lot to celebrate including the new #1 song in country music this week with "Springsteen."
![Two Local Children Dead After ATV Collides With Dump Truck](http://townsquare.media/site/81/files/2011/08/Police-tape-Courtesy-of-Flickr-user-Tony-Webster.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Two Local Children Dead After ATV Collides With Dump Truck
A 12 and 16- year- old from Gilboa are dead after a tragic accident earlier this afternoon.
Dustin Lynch Brings Cowboys And Angels To Countryfest Street Party [VIDEO]
Country newcomer Dustin Lynch is making new fans every time country music lovers hear his debut hit "Cowboys And Angels". It is one of those songs that hits home, and you could actually imagine it being sung by an old outlaw like Waylon Jennings.
![Sticky Notes Land Local Students In Hot Water](http://townsquare.media/site/81/files/2012/06/Post-It-notes-From-Flickr-user-Alan-Stanton.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Sticky Notes Land Local Students In Hot Water
Twenty nine students at Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk High School were suspended after sticking 100,000 post-it notes all over the school after hours.
![Things You Might Not Know About Countryfest Headliner Eric Church [LIST]](http://townsquare.media/site/81/files/2012/04/Eric-Church2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Things You Might Not Know About Countryfest Headliner Eric Church [LIST]
Eric Church is coming to town on July 7th to rock us all at 1077 'GNA's Countryfest 2012 at the Times Union Center with special guests Joe Nichols, Thompson Square and Josh Thompson. I found some really cool facts about Eric that you might not have known.
![Local Business Owner Accused Of Stealing Pension Funds From Employees](http://townsquare.media/site/81/files/2012/06/Stack-of-money-From-Flickr-user-401k.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Local Business Owner Accused Of Stealing Pension Funds From Employees
If this ends up being true and she's found guilty of stealing nearly $150,000 in pension funds from two employees there isn't a cell dark enough for this person.