{"id":3563,"date":"2015-11-18T08:00:59","date_gmt":"2015-11-18T13:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/?p=3563"},"modified":"2016-08-01T12:22:16","modified_gmt":"2016-08-01T17:22:16","slug":"7-memorable-moments-from-stars-and-strings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/7-memorable-moments-from-stars-and-strings\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Memorable Moments from Stars and Strings"},"content":{"rendered":"
On\u00a0Veterans Day<\/strong>, November 11, 2015,\u00a0CBS Radio<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0US99.5<\/strong>\u00a0hosted the first ever\u00a0Stars and Strings<\/strong>\u00a0event at the\u00a0Chicago Theatre<\/strong>.<\/h6>\n

The star-studded lineup featured\u00a0Dierks Bentley, Chris Young, Gary Allan, Hunter Hayes, Jake Owen, Jerrod Niemann, Justin Moore, Kip Moore, Lee Brice, Little Big Town, The Band Perry<\/strong>, and a couple surprise guests, in a stripped down, acoustic format! This was easily one of the most well-executed events in terms of lineup, production, and content. Words cannot do justice to how spectacular this night was, but I will tell you that there was celebration, respect, honor, laughter, and so much country music! Here\u2019s a glimpse of some of the highlights, with 7\u00a0Memorable Moments from Stars and Strings!<\/strong>
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1) Niemann\u2019s obvious love for Chicago<\/strong><\/h6>\n

In the 30 minutes that Jerrod Niemann was on stage alongside buddies Lee Brice and Justin Moore, he mentioned Chicago several times. His first comment was, \u201cThis is our favorite city! No joke. Three guys in our band are from Chicago. What I love most about Chicago is how much you all love live music. You know how to do it well in Chicago! Good music, good food, good local beer!\u201d As he led into his song \u201cBlue Bandana\u201d which mentioned \u201cLollapalooza\u201d and the crowd went wild. Before closing out, he talked about his ties with Duncan Keith and the Keith Relief event he played at Joe\u2019s Bar, and that US99.5 remade \u201cDrink To That All Night\u201d into a Blackhawks version during the Stanley Cup.<\/p>\n

2) Lee Brice\u2019s gratitude<\/strong><\/h6>\n

When Lee Brice was about to perform his single\u00a0about a soldier\u2019s ultimate sacrifice, \u201cI Drive Your Truck\u201d, he got all emotional, “Let’s celebrate. This song has changed my life. Beyond it being a #1, because of the stories I hear every day inspired by it. It makes me look at my family thankfully on a daily basis. This song has been a humongous blessing in my life and continues to be. This goes out to our vets, our soldiers who fight the battles, wars, ultimate sacrifice, daily sacrifice. All to protect strangers like us. Thank you.\u201d<\/p>\n

3) The Band Perry\u2019s third favorite live show moment<\/strong><\/h6>\n

“Two of our favorite live show moments happened right here in Chicago. Playing at Wrigley Field with Brad Paisley, and Wrigley Field again, with Blake Shelton.\u00a0I already know that tonight\u00a0will be our third favorite!” Amanda Perry of The Band Perry. (Check out this exclusive clip from their VIP sound check party)<\/p>\n

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Wow! @thebandperry<\/a> is killin it at soundcheck but we're far from #DONE<\/a>! #StarsAndStrings<\/a> #CMchat<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/oKZMzuTdPF<\/a><\/p>\n

— Tiera Joy \u2728 (@TieraBolt) November 11, 2015<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n