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Interview with Chelsea Rae

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Artist Name: Chelsea Rae
Hometown: Peoria, Illinois

What project(s) are you currently working on?

“Story Of Us” and “How Do I”

What inspired you to pursue a career in music and when did you know?

I have always loved singing when I was younger but at 15 when I learned to play guitar and learned to write songs and then really pursue music when I moved to Nashville. I knew this is what I wanted to do and nothing else

If you weren’t pursuing a career in music, what would you be doing for a living?

I probably would have gone into nursing or even been a doctor.

What is your favorite downtime activity?

My favorite downtime activity is spending time with my kids. Spending time outside or horseback riding.

Who is your biggest celebrity crush?

My biggest celebrity crush would be Liam Hemsworth

Who is your favorite sports team(s)?

Cubs

What is the last movie that you watched?

“Just Go With It”

What is the last album you listened to?

Bellah Mae, “Keep it Peachy”

If you could only listen to one album for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Twenty Years Of Rascal Flatts Greatest Hits

What is the greatest country song of all time?

“He Stopped Loving Her Today” by George Jones

What has been your favorite city/town that you’ve visited out on the road?

Nashville, TN

What is your favorite meal?

Veggie Roll sushi with yum yum sauce

Who is your dream duet partner?

Carrie Underwood

Who would you like to go on tour with?

Carly Pearce

What is your ultimate career goal(s)?

My ultimate career goal is playing sold out stadium shows and debuting at Grand Ole Opry

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Sara Evans Announces Holiday Road Tour

admin — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 02:50:55 +0000

The Holiday Road Tour is coming — featuring classic holiday hits and festive favorites you know and love. Pre-sale for select dates starts tomorrow, paid fan club members get first access.

12/4 – Hanover, PA
12/5 – Wheeling, WV
12/6 – Bristol, VA
12/7 – Louisville, KY
12/18 – Nashville, IN
12/19 – Wabash, IN
12/20 – Wisconsin Dells, WI
12/21 – St. Charles, IL

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This Date in Country Music History – September 4th

admin — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 11:56:41 +0000

This Date in Country Music History

2020 – Hardy released his album A Rock
2019 – Texas artist Kylie Rae Harris passed away in a New Mexico car accident
2014 – Garth Brooks ends his retirement with the first show of his World Tour in Rosemont, IL
2002 – Kelly Clarkson wins American Idol
1990 – Reba McEntire released her album Rumor Has It
1984 – George Strait released his single “Does Fort Worth Ever Cross Your Mind”
1982 – Kenny Rogers topped the charts with “Love Will Turn You Around”
1981 – George Strait released his debut album Strait Country
1950 – Lefty Frizzell released his single “If You’ve Got the Money I’ve Got the Time”

HCM Content

Today’s Photo Flashback

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Rascal Flatts Announces 2026 “Life Is A Highway Tour”

admin — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 21:15:40 +0000

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Chris Young Announces 2025 Christmas Tour

admin — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 16:56:45 +0000

“It Must Be Christmas – An Acoustic Evening with Chris Young” Tour Dates

11/20 – Cedar Rapids, IA — Paramount Theater
11/21 – Joliet, IL— Rialto Square Theatre
11/22 – Saginaw, MI — Dow Event Center Theater
11/29 – Wisconsin Dells, WI — Crystal Grand Music Theatre
11/30 – Cincinnati, OH — Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati
12/4 – Wabash, IN — Ford Theater (Honeywell Center)
12/5 – Nashville, IN — Brown County Music Center
12/6 – Warren, OH — Packard Music Hall
12/11 – Wilkes-Barre, PA — The F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts
12/12 – Lowell, MA — Lowell Memorial Auditorium
12/13 – Bensalem, PA — Xcite Center at Parx Casino
12/17 – Tysons, VA — Capital One Hall
12/18 – Westbury, NY — Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair
12/19 – Montclair, NJ — The Wellmont Theater
12/20 – Wallingford, CT — Toyota Oakdale Theatre

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