Boots on the River

Country newbie Jamie Lynn Spears proved she has a successful career ahead of her on July 4 at the McGrath Amphitheatre.

This 4th of July started out sunny and warm but with recent weather events, some people may be wondering if the weather will stay like this for the rest of the day.

Friday night is the big 4th of July McGrath Music on the River Concert featuring Jamie Lynn Spears (Britney Spears younger sister) who is launching her country music career.  She has confirmed her Mom, Dad, and daughter will be here, but what about her famous sister who is off on the holiday?

Jamie Lynn explains why getting introduced to Alan was so special, talks the likelihood of going on tour with Britney and discusses her daughter watching 'Zoey 101.'

After the last two days, we're thrilled to report that the forecast for the 4th of July in Cedar Rapids is for a clear sky for the day and the night's concert and fireworks.  Pictured at a previous concert stop above, Jamie Lynn Spears seems to be relishing in the sunshine and all of us in Eastern Iowa will be doing the same in the coming days...

Celebrate the 4th of July with friends and family by checking out one of these local fireworks displays.

Summer is clearly concert season around town, with so many bands playing all over the place.  What we want to know is, where is your favorite place to catch a concert?  We've put a list together of some of the top spots.  So let your voice be heard!

Here are the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about our 4th of July "McGrath Music on the River" Concert, featuring Jamie Lynn Spears. Got a question that’s not answered here? Let us know in the comments section below, and we’ll update this post with all the answers...

Get your tickets now and see this rising star's first Cedar Rapids performance on the 4th of July!    

She is the rising country star coming to the McGrath Ampitheatre for the 4th of July. Her name sounds familiar, but your not sure why. You've heard people say she's Britney's sister, but is that true? Who is Jamie Lynn Spears?