This Friday night at Racks On The Rocks on Farmington road, , it's your chance to win tickets to see Carrie Underwood will perform in concert in Moline at John Deere Classic Golf Tournament! People will win pairs of tickets This Friday At Rack On The Rocks while we broadcast LIVE 7 til 9! Join us for Concerts on the Co...

We're doin it again! 973 River Country is ready for a long vacation! We'll let you pick where you & your best friend are goin, Cancun ? Or Punta Cana for 7 nights! And we'll take care of everything along with travel impressions and direct travel! Someone from Peoria & Central Illinois will win! It's your ch...

Another chance to win tickets for River & Rails & more! Someone from Peoria/ Central Illinois will win a 2026 Bud Hog Roadglide, so don't miss the biggest riding event of the season! The Harley-Davidson Summer Rides to benefit St. Jude Childrens Hospital rolls into another city every Thursday all summer! Here's...

Check the pics right here! Tailgate N' Tallboys is where the spirit of country music comes to life, bringing fans together for unforgettable weekends filled with great music, cold drinks, and good times. From the tailgate to the stage, we deliver the best in live entertainment, featuring today's hottest country artists...

Grab your exclusive 97.3 River Country Summer merch from our friends at Limelite Graphics for a limited time right HERE! Were talking merch, no one else has, and it's availble for a limited time only! Stand out, Get a lil bit Country with us! The locally & family owned Limelight Graphics specializes in custom appa...

Brewers Distributing gave away a World's Biggest Soccer Tournament Ticket Package including 2 tickets to the July 3rd match in Kansas City, Mo plus a $1,800 travel voucher and a Michelob Ultra Swag Package. while we were LIVE at the finale location, Crusens on War! Check the pics here! Qualify at any of these location...

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Pink Boots & Country Roots is back for its 2nd annual celebration-bigger and better than ever! We're beyond excited to welcome country legend Tracy Byrd ("Watermelon Crawl," "The Keeper of the Stars," "Ten Rounds with Jose Cuervo") as our headliner, with rising star Travis Denning open...

A new chapter is on the way for country singer Conner Smith and his wife Leah Thompson. The couple has announced that they are expecting their first b...

Fans attending a recent Jelly Roll concert heard the singer address his separation from Bunnie Xo directly from the stage. During the show, he spoke a...

Fans at CMA Fest saw a familiar voice from outside the traditional country world take the stage as Melissa Etheridge joined the celebration in Nashvil...

A new documentary is shedding light on the life and career of Gregg Allman, focusing on the relationships and experiences that shaped one of rock musi...

Jelly Roll and Bunnie XO are ending their marriage after nearly 10 years together, according to court records filed in Tennessee. The filing, submitte...

Mickey Guyton took the stage before Game 5 of the NBA Finals, performing the national anthem ahead of the championship-deciding matchup between the Ne...

Riley Green has released Think As You Drunk, a new country single built around a playful title and a clear tribute to Toby Keith. The song includes Ke...

Ella Langley has given fans a fresh take on a country music favorite, sharing a video performance of Shania Twain's hit song You're Still the One. The...