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    Music Friendly Certified

    Come for the ACMs, stay for even more music in Frisco this May

    CultureMap Create
    Mar 20, 2024 | 12:00 pm

    The Academy of Country Music Awards are returning to Frisco for a second year in a row, on May 16, 2024.

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    Photo courtesy of Academy of Country Music Awards

    Tickets are on sale now for the ACMs.

    And it makes perfect sense, considering Frisco has been officially designated a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Music Office (TMO). In case you didn't know, the Music Friendly Texas program, the first in the nation since it was introduced by TMO in 2016, seeks to foster music business-related economic development and job creation in Texas cities and communities.

    As the ACMs bring big names to the city for "Country Music's Party of the Year," whether you're attending the awards or not, May is an exciting time in Frisco,

    Take a vacation that strikes a chord and experience Frisco's sights and sounds this spring:

    • During the month of May, the Frisco Live concert series will have local musicians playing at hotels and restaurants around town — and best of all, these concerts are free and open to the public.
    • The Chainsmokers are playing at Toyota Stadium on May 4.
    • On May 14-15, attend the ACM Country Kickoff at Tostitos Championship Plaza at The Star in Frisco. This free event includes live music, including performances from several up-and-coming musicians, a handful of which are ACM Award nominees. You'll also find good food, good drinks, and great company.
    • The big show itself happens May 16 at Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, and tickets are on sale now through Seat Geek.

    Need to stop for a bite but still want to groove? Chow down while enjoying live music at Rail Yard, Didi’s Downtown, The Revel, and Rockin’ Taco.

    Where to stay

    Omni PGA Frisco Resort
    Enjoy 500 guest rooms and suites, 10 four-bedroom ranch houses, four pools — including an adults-only rooftop infinity pool — a full-service Mokara Spa, and Lounge by Topgolf.

    For golfers and non-golfers alike, sun-up to sundown fun and enjoyment opportunities abound at the Monument Realty PGA District, where a variety of signature dining and retail concepts, virtual game experiences, programmed entertainment, and more are available.

    Omni PGA hosts live music regularly and will feature live music in May surrounding the ACMs.

    The Westin Stonebriar Golf Resort & Spa
    The hotel sits on 400 acres of land, ideally located near top Frisco attractions. It offers a rare destination to gather, connect, and experience laidback luxury with plenty of room to roam.

    The resort has revitalized the pool area to include a water slide and private cabanas, added a luxurious full-service spa, a Westin Family Kids Club, and a Topgolf Swing Suite.

    The Westin Stonebriar features live music regularly and will feature live music in May surrounding the ACMs.

    Hyatt Regency Frisco
    The Hyatt Regency Frisco features 303 sleeping rooms, including 34 suites, along with over 27,000 square feet of light-filled meeting space. The hotel is a contemporary reflection of the city's journey from wagon trails and cattle drives to a premier shopping destination and the sports stadiums it is known for today.

    Rooted in timeless traditions, stay connected to all that the city has to offer and enjoy subtle hints of Texas at every turn. Socialize at Copper & Steel Table & Bar or dip, dine, and unwind at the Steel Horse pool and cabanas. The evaluated service the team offers and the amenities you will experience ensure you will feel refreshed and recharged throughout your stay.

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    Chicago Greats

    Classic rock bands Chicago and Styx team up for tour coming to Houston

    Brianna Caleri
    Dec 1, 2025 | 12:30 pm
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    Chicago and Styx are co-headlining for the first time on this tour.

    Two classic rock icons from the Windy City are hitting the road together next year. Chicago and Styx will bring the wordy tour, called The Windy Cities Tour - All The Hits…Your Kind of Tour, to the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in The Woodlands on August 20, 2026.

    The tour starts in West Palm Beach in July and ends in Los Angeles in September. In addition to Houston, it'll stop in at the Moody Center in Austin on August 19.

    This is the first time these multi-Platinum bands have co-headlined a tour together. Aside from being from the same city, they share a reputation for a slick sound and a certain theatricality, whether that's from musical theater or jazz influences.

    “We are excited about the summer tour,” said Chicago trumpeter Lee Loughnane in a press release. “Chicago has never toured with Styx before so it's going to be a lot of fun, we're looking forward to it.”

    Chicago was the highest-charting American band in Billboard Magazine's Top 125 Artists of All Time in 2019 (where it was No. 10 overall, beat by Brits and solo artists). They've toured every single year, making this their 59th year on the road. In 2025, Chicago released a deluxe version of 2005's Love Songs.

    Styx, known for dramatic hits like “Come Sail Away” and “Renegade,” debuted in 1972 and is still making new music, including the 2025 album Circling From Above. The group has had eight songs that reached the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, led by 1979's "Babe" at No. 1.

    “In my early days of live performing I had several mentors who were kind enough to let me join in and play with them despite not being able to read charts,” said Styx singer/guitarist Tommy Shaw. “Rod Henley, Ricky Parsons, Bobby and Larry Moore, Eddie Wohlford, Wimpy Jones, Country Boy Eddie and others gave me a shot. And I am thankful for that. By the time Chicago released their first album, I had enough experience to begin learning their amazing music on my own. Now, the idea of Styx touring with Chicago is a major thrill all on its own. We can’t wait to spend the summer with them!”

    Both artists will offer artist pre-sales and VIP packages beginning Tuesday, December 2, at 10 am. Citi cardmembers can access a presale beginning the same day at 12 pm. After some additional presales, the general starts Friday, December 5, at 10 am at livenation.com.

    The Windy Cities Tour - All The Hits…Your Kind of Tour Dates

    • Mon 7/13 West Palm Beach, FL iThink Financial Amphitheatre
    • Wed 7/15 Tampa, FL MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
    • Fri 7/17 Alpharetta, GA Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
    • Sat 7/18 Charlotte, NC PNC Music Pavilion
    • Mon 7/20 Bristow, VA Jiffy Lube Live
    • Tue 7/21 Camden, NJ Freedom Mortgage Pavilion
    • Thu 7/23 Wantagh, NY Northwell at Jones Beach Theater
    • Sat 7/25 Gilford, NH BankNH Pavilion
    • Sun 7/26 Mansfield, MA Xfinity Center
    • Tue 7/28 Toronto, ONT. RBC Amphitheatre
    • Thu 7/30 Grand Rapids, MI Acrisure Amphitheatre
    • Sat 8/1 Rosemont, IL Allstate Arena
    • Sun 8/2 Noblesville, IN Ruoff Music Center
    • Wed 8/5 Cuyahoga Falls, OH Blossom Music Center
    • Thu 8/6 Cincinnati, OH Riverbend Music Center
    • Wed 8/19 Austin, TX Moody Center
    • Thu 8/20 The Woodlands, TX The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion Sponsored by Huntsman
    • Mon 8/24 St. Louis, MO Hollywood Casino Amphitheatreh
    • Tue 8/25 Kansas City, MO MORTON Amphitheater
    • Fri 8/28 Denver, CO Ball Arena
    • Sun 8/30 Salt Lake City, UT Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre
    • Tue 9/1 Phoenix, AZ Mortgage Matchup Center
    • Wed 9/2 Palm Desert, CA Acrisure Arena
    • Fri 9/4 Concord, CA Toyota Pavilion at Concord
    • Sun 9/6 Los Angeles, CA Kia Forum
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