Weekends on WMCI
Edgar County Fair - Justin Moore LIVE in Concert
For Immediate Release Edgar County Fair - Justin Moore LIVE in Concert Paris, IL (January 24, 2023) - Following a SOLD-OUT show in 2022, The Edgar County Fair Board is excited to announce the main stage lineup for the 2023 Edgar County Fair Concert! Headlining is an artist who has racked up 11 number 1's including &quo...
Jan 24, 2023
Alabama' Co-Founder Jeff Cook Dead At 73
Alabama' Co-Founder Jeff Cook Dead At 73 (Destin, FL) -- Jeff Cook, one of the co-founders of the country band Alabama, is dead at the age of 73. Cook died on Monday at his home in Destin, Florida, according to a representative for the group. Cook was also a guitarist for the group, and is a member of both the Country ...
Nov 09, 2022
First-Timer Lainey Wilson Leads CMA Awards
First-Timer Lainey Wilson Leads CMA Awards (Nashville, TN) -- First-time nominee Lainey Wilson is leading this year's Country Music Association Awards. The nominees were announced this morning for the 2022 CMA Awards and Wilson is up for six awards this year, including album of the year, female vocalist of the year and...
Sep 07, 2022
Register to Win Jake Owen Tickets
101.3 WMCI welcomes Jake Owen to The Devon Amphitheater on Thursday, September 1st! Tickets are on sale now, but you could be there for free! If you're 18 and older, sign up to win two tickets to see Jake Owen in Decatur! You can register as many times as you like, we'll announce the winners on Tuesday, August 30th! Go...
Aug 26, 2022
Last Walker Hayes Ticket Giveaway Happens Friday (July 29th)
You may have heard that the Walker Hayes with Cooper Alan are SOLD OUT. No need to worry, because 101.3 WMCI has the last pair of tickets, and we hope to give them to you! Be listening to the Yawn Patrol on Friday, July 29, from 6am to 10am. When you hear Walker Hayes smash hit, "Fancy Like," be caller numb...
Jul 28, 2022
Number 1 Hit "Bobbie Sue" Celebrates 40th Anniversary
For Immediate Release - May 12, 2022 Number 1 Hit "Bobbie Sue" Celebrates 40th Anniversary (Nashville, TN) - When you talk about history, The Oak Ridge Boys can "dig a little deeper" than most. The GRAMMY® Award-winning, Country Music Hall of Fame and Gospel Music Hall of Fame members released t...
May 12, 2022
Ashley Judd Reveals Mother Naomi Died Of Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound
Ashley Judd Reveals Mother Naomi Died Of Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound (Undated) -- Ashley Judd is revealing her mother, country music legend Naomi Judd, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Judd appeared today on Good Morning America to speak about her mother's death and how the family has been coping. She said he...
May 12, 2022
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Moultrie-Douglas County Fair Welcomes Diamond Rio
For Immediate Release - April 12, 2022 Moultrie-Douglas County Fair Welcomes Diamond Rio Arthur, IL (April 12, 2022) - The Moultrie-Douglas County Fair Board is excited to announce the entertainment for the 2022 Moultrie-Douglas County Fair. On July 9, 2022, a Grammy-Award winning country group that has sold over 10 mi...
Apr 12, 2022
Effingham County Fair - Scotty McCreery
The Effingham County Fair board is excited to announce the entertainment for the 2022 Effingham County Fair! Headlining the fair on August 5, 2022, is Scotty McCreery, a country music artist who has earned one Double Platinum, four Platinum and two Gold singles, and countless other awards, including winning the 10th Se...
Mar 24, 2022
Hank Williams Jr. Announces 2022 Tour Dates
Music Row: Hank Williams Jr. Announces 2022 Tour Dates March 8, 2022by Lorie Hollabaugh Hank Williams Jr. Photo: David McClister Hank Williams Jr. has announced a limited number of 2022 tour dates. The country legend will visit Huntsville, Jackson, Des Moines, Sioux Falls, and more on the 16-date run, which kicks off ...
Mar 09, 2022