Published: Thursday, February 4, 2010 at 6:30 a.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at 5:54 p.m. By the time you read this, country-music star Tracy Lawrence will be on an eastbound bus headed for a date with fans at the Silver Springs attraction at 3 p.m. Saturday.

Twenty musical artists in three days. Not a bad way to celebrate a grand opening.

Country Crossing's official grand opening will be a 72-hour party and celebration, featuring 20 different music acts, ranging from Aaron Tippin and John Anderson to the Commodores.

Keeping with tradition, my last column of 2009 is devoted to some favorite quotes from people I interviewed during the year.

On Saturday night, I met a couple whose first blind date had been to a Tracy Lawrence concert.

Due to illness, country artist Tracy Byrd has cancelled his sold-out Saturday, Dec.

Contemporary country artists scored the hits "I See It Now," "Texas Tornado," "If the World Had a Front Porch" and "Time Marches On." His 2009 album, "The Rock," delves into country-gospel music.

Tracy Lawrence hosted his fourth annual "Tracy Lawrence Mission Possible Turkey Fry" at the Nashville Rescue Mission, Nov.

It's heroes day on "The Oprah Winfrey Show." And, Wynonna, Tim McGraw and Miley Cyrus will help salute those heroes.

Join 103 WKDF for Tracy Lawrence's annual Turkey Fry at the Nashville Rescue Mission on Tuesday, November 24 and make your donation on-site while watching Tracy and crew fry Thanksgiving turkeys for the Mission.

Power Source Music Group announced tonight the winners of the 15th Annual Inspirational Country Music Award Show .

RIBFEST11 a.m.Stuff your face with mouth-watering ribs and enjoy music by country singers Tracy Lawrence and Chuck Wicks at the annual Ribfest.

A monetary donation will get you in to this amazing music event and will make you a friend to the friendless! The Nashville Rescue Mission has been helping the homeless in Nashville for over 55 years but, the face of the mission is changing.

Concerts have become such huge productions in recent years that fans can be excused for feeling like they're nothing more than bystanders at a video shoot.

Members of the Trafton Harvey Band are, in front with guitar, Trafton Harvey; At far right is Fred Conrad, and to his left in back is Rick Ott.

Just like his longest-lasting number one hit, and double platinum album, of the same name, "Time Marches On" for Tracy Lawrence.

Coinciding with the release of locally filmed "Noble Things," the movie soundtrack pairing Southeast Texas songwriters with country artists will be available for download on the Internet Friday.

There will be plenty of Halloween parties at country-music haunts around town. And don't forget the time change, which means you'll get an extra witching hour Saturday night.

Back in August, country music singer Tracy Lawrence was scheduled to play at Riverwind Casino, but he suddenly became sick.

November 12th at Mayo Civic Center. Listen to win tickets or get them now... Charge by Phone or Order Online! Country Rat Pack Tour with Tracy Byrd, Tracy Lawrence, and Richie McDonald - Riverside Live! Thursday, November 12, 2009 ; 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM Tickets: $30.00/$21.75 Charge by Phone: 800-745-3000 www.mayociviccenter.com or This intimate ...