Memorial Day marked the unofficial start of summer. Maybe you're still shaking the mild winter and stormy spring off your mind, so here are a few great summer songs to get you in the mood for the season of fun!
1 - Summertime - Kenny Chesney
Perfect song on the radio
Sing along 'cause it's one we know
It's a smile, it's a kiss
It's a sip of wine, it's summertime
Sweet summertime
2 - Summer Nights
Phil Vassar has written literally hundreds of songs: In addition to his own hits, such as "Carlene," "In a Real Love," "Six-Pack Summer" and "Last Day of My Life," among others, the tunesmith has also written hits for artists including Tim McGraw, David Nail, Kenny Chesney, Jo Dee Messina and Alan Jackson, just to name a few. But for all of the music he has written, the singer-songwriter says that his best material might still be ahead of him.
2015 is nearly in the history books. Looking ahead, there will be several country music stars that will come through Springfield, Illinois in the first few months of 2016. Tyler Farr, Phil Vassar, Kelsea Ballerini, Frankie Ballard, and even a member of Lady Antebellum on his first tour as a solo artist are on Springfield's concert calendar.
The NEMO Fair in Kirksville, Missouri will take place July 12-July18. The fair has three consecutive nights of entertainment planned, with headliners that you will recognize.