With the announcement of the seven show Country Mega Ticket today at Cruzan Amphitheatre, this year promises more country music locally than ever!

Following some incredibly satisfying entertainment at the South Florida Fair — I saw Luke Bryan, David Nail and Chris Young — we have a brand new festival at Cruzan and the South Florida Fairgrounds.

The first- even WIRK Rib Round-Up kicks off the season on March 6, promising sweet and spicy ribs and extra-tasty entertainment.

Billy Currington is the biggest name on the bill. His second Billboard No. 1, People Are Crazy, topped the chart last summer. Also performing: Vero Beach’s Jake Owen, Darryl Worley, American Idol’s Josh Gracin and newcomer Josh Thompson.
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Our local big-ticket agencies are opening ticket sales for just one show Thanksgiving weekend, but it’s a big one.

The 99.9 Kiss Country 25th Anniversary Chili Cookoff will take place on Jan. 24 at C.B. Smith Park in Pembroke Pines with a big-time menu of country stars. Tickets go on sale Friday.

Dynamic duo Montgomery Gentry is the headliner, while Gloriana – recent American Music Award winner for Best New Artist – Rodney Atkins, Zac Brown Band and Sara Evans will also be playing.

Go to ticketmaster.com for more information.