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Come To The Pre-Perry Party!

Tammie Toren — Sat, 21 Jul 2012 18:00:39 +0000

Sunday at about 5, we are having a Pre-Perry Party just outside the Metra. Come by the Cat and get an autographed picture of The Band Perry. (While supplies last, first come, first serve.) Come hang with Jami Bond, Livin’ Large Larry and Tammie! This is the biggest concert of the year! The Band Perry and [...]

Ronnie Dunn Makes Tracks

Cat Country — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 22:36:12 +0000

Ronnie Dunn’s new CD “Ronnie Dunn” comes out June 7, a few weeks ahead of the show in Billings July 23rd. Cat Country will have the CD premiere, hosted by Ronnie, June 5 on air. Bleed Red, the only song we’ve had the chance to hear from the CD is very different than anything else. [...]

Opening For Sugarland June 6, Meet Glen Templeton

Cat Country — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 20:22:25 +0000

When Glen Templeton sets foot on the stage of Rimrock Auto Arena June 6, it won’t be the first time he’s been in Montana. In November, Glen and the Full Throttle Band played a talent show in Missoula. During that weekend, Glen and the group secured a string of sought-after dates for this coming summer [...]

Sugarland Releases New Video For Tonight

Ray M. — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 00:42:20 +0000

The Incredible Machine Tour rolls on with the release of Sugarland’s newest single and video. It’s the third single from the duo’s fourth CD, Incredible Machine. Sugarland fans will love the soaring vocals of Jennifer Nettles in the song about an unnamed love (definitely not a trait of other female singers like Taylor Swift.) “Tonight” [...]

The Concert Buzz Is ON Good News With Ronnie Dunn And Sugarland Coming![VIDEO]

Cat Country — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:08:07 +0000

Now that we know for sure the sound at Rimrock Auto Arena is much improved, it's time to focus on all the events that are scheduled for the spring and summer. The first country music event that has our attention at Cat Country is the Sugarland show, June 6.

With the wins at the Academy of Country Music

No Sounds Are Good Sounds

Cat Country — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 21:48:20 +0000

Metra Park’s Rimrock Auto Arena had a very busy weekend. The Women Of Faith event and the Elton John concert stirred the building to life for the general public for the first time since the Father’s Day tornado. The best sound of the whole event was the lack of complaints concerning the sound in the [...]

Metra Park Open For Business

Cat Country — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 21:33:19 +0000

Metra Park is the big story in town this week and weekend. The Women of Faith show at the arena and the rock concert on Sunday will be talked about for a long time to come. Cat Country had the chance to go behind the scenes at Metra Park today to give you the scoop on what you might see. More importantly what you might hear.

Meet Ronnie Dunn In Billings

Cat Country — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 12:17:37 +0000

Ronnie Dunn brings his new solo show to Metra Park July 23. Would you like to meet him? Here's how:

If you are a member of the RDFC, random members will get the chance to win a meet and greet at each show.

How to enter the Meet & Greet contest with the RFDC:

-Sign into R

As A Blogger, Ronnie Dunn Is A Great Singer

Cat Country — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 12:16:23 +0000

When Janine Dunn decided it was time for Ronnie to get out of the house and go back on the road, there were a lot of things to consider. One was the idea of blogging, something Ronnie didn’t deal with in the Brooks and Dunn days. In January, Ronnie wrote his first (and to date) [...]

Vegas Is Getting Dunn Right

Cat Country — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 12:14:01 +0000

Ronnie Dunn's July 23rd concert at Metra Park in Billings may be a little far off, but he's hitting Vegas hard.

This is the week of the Academy Of Country Music Awards show in Vegas. Ronnie will be playing on the sh

Ronnie Dunn Announces New CD Release June 7

Cat Country — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 12:10:16 +0000

Ronnie Dunn is coming to Billings Metra Park arena July 23rd with a new solo show. Before he arrives, you'll be able to hear his brand new CD.

The new CD will be called "Ronnie Dunn" and will be released June 7. The 12 track collection of song

Cat Pak Sugarland Tickets Available NOW

Cat Country — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:00:49 +0000

You are a member of the Cat Pak VIP club. You aren’t a person to be caught “Settlin’” for second best. You’re ready to see Sugarland in concert June 6th at Rimrock Auto Arena at Metra Park. Yesterday you received a code word that lets you buy your tickets NOW–before everyone else. Get your tickets [...]

Live On The Academy Of Country Music Awards

Cat Country — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 12:13:15 +0000

Ronnie Dunn will perform live during the ACM Awards this Sunday on Q2 in Billings. Dunn, who has an early stop on his first solo tour in Billings July 23rd, will appear and perform without long time partner Kix Brooks.

Other performers on this year's show include Alabama, Dierks Bentley

All I Want To Do Is See The Show

Cat Country — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 20:54:51 +0000

Cat Country presents Sugarland in concert June 6th at Metra Park. Tickets go on sale Saturday at 10:00am at the MetraPark Box Office, Rimrock Mall Customer Service, Local Cellular Plus Stores, online at www.metrapark.com, charge by phone at 406.256.2422 or toll free at 800.366.8538. MetraPark’s Box Office will be located within the Montana Pavilion building [...]

Ronnie Dunn Fan Club Up And Running

Cat Country — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 22:12:58 +0000

Ronnie Dunn will be in Billings showing off a new CD, a new approach to his concerts, and a brand new Fan Club. The new club is named: The RDFC! There was a contest to name the new group of Dunn fans and Ernest from St. Joseph, MO was the winning entry. His Fan Club [...]

Cat Country Presents Sugarland June 6!

Cat Country — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 19:57:01 +0000

Ever have one of those secrets you just couldn’t wait to tell? Cat Country and TasteOfCountry.com presents Sugarland in concert. This is the only show in Montana for one of country music’s most consistent hit making duos. It’s school’s out weekend and the perfect time to see a great show before hitting the road for [...]

Eminem??? Seriously

Cat Country — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 02:54:02 +0000

There's been a buzz in Billings about the next big concert announcement. Metra Park has called a news conference for Monday at 2pm. One thing is certain. It's not that Eminem is going country, even though Lady Gaga already has tried her hand at it.

Cat Pak VIP club members always have an advantage for tickets and insider info for the concert. Without telling you whether this is a country show or not, consider these facts.

Ronnie Dunn CD Coming Soon

Cat Country — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 22:35:24 +0000

Before he arrives in town July 23, Ronnie Dunn will release his first solo album post-split of Brooks & Dunn on June 7. Ronnie produced the CD and either wrote or co-wrote eight out of 12 tracks on the project. Even though Ronnie didn’t pen the album’s first single ‘Bleed Red’, he knew right away [...]

The MATE Show Going On Now At Metra Park

Cat Country — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 13:00:04 +0000

The Montana Agri-Trade Exhibition is on this weekend at Metra Park. The exhibits are open 10-6 Friday and 10-5 Saturday. You'll see more than 350 booths at this years show. Here are samples

The show and parking as always are free