Calgary Stampede, CALGARY Alberta … 2012 marks the 100th anniversary of this annual event known all around the world and country music acts are everywhere. Garth Brooks plays it this year to celebrate the big birthday. It’s his only live date this year outside of Vegas.

Dauphin’s Countryfest…Twenty-two years of great country music in a small town in Manitoba. Past performers include Toby Keith, Terri Clark, Tim McGraw, LeAnn Rimes, Sammy Kershaw, Fred Eaglesmith, Steve Earle, and Vince Gill.

Havelock Country Jamboree …This will be the 23rd year country music has taken over the small town of Havelock. Past performers include Martina McBride, Dwight Yoakam, Randy Travis, Loretta Lynn, Johnny Reid, Tanya Tucker, Billy Currington, Gretchen Wilson, George Canyon, Joe Nichols, and Travis Tritt.