Top 10 Country Concert Tours for 2010

LOCATIONS: New York (Darien Center), North Carolina (Cherokee), and Massachusetts (Mansfield)

DATES: May 14-September 4, 2010

PRICES: $33.50-$69.50

WEBSITE: http://www.ladyantebellum.com

DESCRIPTION: In 2010, country trio Lady Antebellum will kick off the second-leg of the "Southern Voices Tour" with headliner Tim McGraw. After releasing 2 albums with instant top-40 hits such as "Need You Now", "American Honey", and "Love Don't Live Here", Lady Antebellum quickly rose as Country Music's top group for the new millennium.

MARTINA MCBRIDE

LOCATIONS: New Jersey (Atlantic City), Washington (Woodinville), and California (Saratoga)

DATES: May 14-August 7, 2010

PRICES: $45-$75

WEBSITE: http://www.martinamcbride.com

DESCRIPTION: Sponsored by Great American Country, country singer Martina McBride will play selected cities across the United States during the "Shine All Night Tour". McBride is known to fans for her romantic and powerful ballads, as well as her high soprano vocals. She has released 9 albums which have spawned several top-40 country hits including "My Baby Loves Me", "Wild Angels", "A Broken Wing", and "This One's For The Girls".

BLAKE SHELTON

LOCATIONS: Michigan (Clarkston), Georgia (Columbus), and Ohio (Kettering)

DATES: May 14-August 19, 2010

PRICES: $15-$20

WEBSITE:http://www.blakeshelton.com

DESCRIPTIONS: After recently releasing his sixth #1 single "Hillbilly Bone" in 2010, Country singer Blake Shelton will play selected cities across the United States to promote his work. Shelton has had a musical career unlike many his age that spanned over the decade. In 2001, Blake Shelton earned his first Billboard #1 single for "Austin" on his self-titled debut album. Throughout the decade, he went on to release 4 more albums including 2004's Blake Shelton's Barn and Grill which spawned the Country hit "Some Beach".

ALAN JACKSON

LOCATIONS: Kentucky (Lexington), New York (Watertown), and West Virginia (Charleston)

DATES: May 15-July 16, 2010

PRICES: $25-$59.75

WEBSITE: http://www.alanjackson.com

DESCRIPTION: Country singer Alan Jackson will kick off his "2010 Freight Train" tour in support of his upcoming 2010 release bearing the same name. Throughout his career, Alan Jackson has released several chart-topping country singles including, "Don't Rock the Jukebox", "Chattahoochee", and the Grammy-winning power-ballad, "Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning)".

SUGARLAND

LOCATIONS: Connecticut (Hartford), Pennsylvania (Scranton), and California (Los Angeles)

DATES: May 15-October 8, 2010

PRICES: $39.50-$49.50

WEBSITE: http://www.sugarlandmusic.com

DESCRIPTION: Sugarland will be on tour for their "Incredible Machine Tour" for 2010. The tour will include stops in at least 55 cities, as singers/songwriters Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush take the stage to provide the ultimate concert experience for fans. Sugarland's debut album received much success on the Billboard country charts and included several top singles including "Something More", "Baby Girl", and the power ballad "Just Might (Make Me Believe)". Sugarland have released 2 more albums including the popular album Enjoy the Ride which features "Want To" and "Stay".

TRAVIS TRITT

LOCATIONS: New York (Verona), West Virginia (Wheeling), and New Hampshire (Hampton Beach)

DATES: May 15-July 30, 2010

PRICES: $25-$45

WEBSITE: http://www.travistritt.com

DESCRIPTIONS: Country music star Travis Tritt continues his 2010 concert tour promoting 2007's The Storm. The album featured the top-40 track "You Never Take Me Dancing". Since his debut album, Travis Tritt has become a worldwide phenomenon with several chart-topping singles including, "T-R-O-U-B-L-E", "I'm Gonna Be Somebody", and "It's a Great Day to be Alive".

CARRIE UNDERWOOD

LOCATIONS: Alabama (Birmingham), California (Stockton), and Tennessee (Nashville)

DATES: May 15-December 8, 2010

PRICES: $33.50-$53.50

WEBSITE: http://www.carrieunderwoodofficial.com

DESCRIPTION: Starting May 15, Carrie Underwood will continue the second-leg of her concert tour "Play On". The tour will be memorable for fans as Carrie Underwood delivers emotional, live performances of her hit singles. Underwood first gained popularity on the popular reality competition American Idol. She has had several successful singles including, "Before he Cheats", "Last Name", and "I Told You So".

WILLIE NELSON

LOCATIONS: Ohio (Akron), Pennsylvania (Reading), and New York (New York City)

DATES: July 18-October 12, 2010

PRICES: $65-$75

WEBSITE: http://www.willienelson.com

DESCRIPTION: A performer for over 50 years, legendary country singer Willie Nelson will set out on his 2010 concert tour. With no certain set list, Willie Nelson keeps fans entertained with his guitar, lyrics, and vocals. Through his career span, Willie Nelson has had several successes with various albums and singles including his version of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow, "Always on my Mind", and "Island in the Sea".

BROOKS AND DUNN

LOCATIONS: Tennessee (Nashville), North Carolina (Charlotte), and Texas (Dallas)

DATES: May 14-August 10, 2010

PRICES: $30.30

WEBSITE: http://www.brooks-dunn.com

DESCRIPTIONS: Brooks and Dunn will retire after their final "Last Rodeo Tour". The concert tour will feature Brooks and Dunn headlining their final appearance as a duo. Brooks and Dunn will be on tour to promote their entire career span. The duo have released 11 studio albums, several compilation albums, and many successful chart-topping singles. Throughout the early 90's, Brooks and Dunn released several stand-out tracks including, "Neon Moon", "Boot Scootin' Boogie", and "She's Not the Cheatin' Kind". In 1996, Brooks and Dunn released their 4^th studio album Borderline which featured the smash hit "My Maria". After Borderline, the duo went on to release several other albums including 2005's "Hillbilly Deluxe", which featured the hit song bearing the same name.

BRAD PAISLEY

LOCATIONS: Missouri (Kansas City), Ohio (Toledo), and Texas (Dallas)

DATES: May 28-September 25, 2010

PRICES: $29.25-$60.00

WEBSITE: http://www.bradpaisley.com

DESCRIPTIONS: In 2010, Country singer Brad Paisley will be performing across the Nation during his "H2O Concert Tour". The current single "Water" was released on 2009's American Saturday Night. Brad Paisley first came onto the scene with his 1999 debut album Who Needs Pictures. Two years after the release of his debut, Brad Paisley released Part II which featured the hit "I'm Gonna Miss Her (The Fishin' Song)". Brad Paisley released 6 more albums which spawned hits including, "Mud on the Tires", "Whiskey Lullaby", and "When I Get Where I'm Going".