Countryfest

Put dirt together with some water and 16,000 Countryfest attendees and you're sure to get a mudpit.

The GNA crew was hanging backstage at #WGNACountryfest 2014 between sets, and we noticed a special vehicle driving by. We stepped out of the way to let the car drive by, and it is safe to say that we were definitely surprised  to see who the driver was...

A sunny, warm afternoon kicked off with GREAT music, and Cryin’ Out Loud at #WGNACountryfest. Check out photos from their performance below. We'll be updating these galleries throughout the coming days so check back for more.

Whether you're hanging out with us at Countryfest today or following along from home, we've got updates on all the action right here for you.

The action on the #WGNACountryfest main stage kicked off at noon with one of Nashville’s hottest acts of 2014, Dan + Shay.

It's here! The day you've been waiting for all year! Countryfest 2014!

As Jake Owen's smash hit "Beachin'" hit No.1 on the charts this week, everyone here at 'GNA is busy preparing for our biggest event of the year—Countryfest! And with more than 15,000 people expected to attend the all-day party in Schaghticoke, the local media is getting excited too...

Countryfest 2014 is almost here!

If you're a lady, you've already planned or are in the stages of planning your outfit for Countryfest this weekend. If you're a dude, well, you'll probably wear whatever your wife doesn't ask "You're going to wear THAT?" about.  But if you're still wondering what you should wear, here are our official Countryfest fashion tips:

As you make your way into Countryfest on Saturday, you'll be serenaded by 'GNA's 2014 house band, Cryin' Out Loud. They won our Battle of the Band Competition this year, and as a reward, we are having them open the show on Saturday! If you haven't had the pleasure of hearing the high-energy, super group yet, this is your chance...

You're going to want to hold on to your ticket stub after Countryfest on Saturday. Why? Because it could save you $10 off Rascal Flatts' upcoming concert at SPAC!

Ok - now we're digging deep.  I found some Countryfest shots from ….13 years ago?  Could it be?