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Following last year’s historically successful state fair season which generated record-breaking revenue and the highest grandstand attendance in years, Illinois State Fair Manager Kevin Gordon announced six of the eleven concerts for the 2020 Illinois State Fair today.
“We are excited to announce the first wave of concerts today. The lineup reflects a diverse mix of genres from both established artists and emerging stars that will appeal to a wide variety of fans,” Gordon said. “Toby Keith’s mix of country anthems and party tunes are the summer staple we can build the rest of this year’s lineup around. And when that lineup already includes popular hip-hop artist and actor LL Cool J, country’s newest stars like Kane Brown and Chris Young, and alternative rock powerhouses Puddle of Mudd and Fuel, we are well on our way to having another record-breaking State Fair lineup.”
Country music megastar Toby Keith brings his ‘Country Comes to Town’ tour to the 2020 Illinois State Fair on Sunday night, August 16, capping a full day of special activities for our State’s veterans on Veterans Day at the Fair. Fittingly, Craig Morgan — a U.S. Army veteran himself – will serve as Keith’s opening act.
Keith, a multi-platinum selling singer and songwriter, has sold more than 40 million albums worldwide during a career spanning 25 years. He has had 61 singles on Billboard’s Country Charts including 20 number one hit songs. Hits like “How Do You Like Me Now?!,” “Should’ve Been A Cowboy,” and “As Good As I Once Was” have made Keith a can’t miss country concert across the nation. In addition, in what Keith himself describes as his most rewarding experiences, his 11 USO Tours to date have enhanced the lives of nearly 256,000 troops and military families in 18 countries with more than 285 events. He was recognized for his commitment with the Spirit of the USO Award (2014).
Veteran Craig Morgan is best known for his hit single “That’s What I Love About Sunday,” but has had six songs – including “International Harvester” and “Bonfire” –
reach the Billboard Chart’s top ten.Country’s rising superstars also are slated to hit the Illinois Lottery Grandstand stage this year with Kane Brown headlining the concert on the Fair’s first full day, Friday, August 14 and Chris Young performing on Tuesday night, August 18.
Debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, Kane Brown’s newest album “Experiment” was released in November 2018. The acclaimed singer/songwriter, who first rose to stardom on social media, released his first full-length album, self-titled “Kane Brown,” in December 2016. The hit single “What Ifs” came from the album, and in October 2017, Brown became the first artist to have simultaneous number ones on all five main Billboard country charts.
Following a record year on the road in 2019 playing to more than 400,000 fans on his headlining tour, multi-platinum entertainer Chris Young will bring his arena/amphitheater “Town Ain’t Big Enough World Tour 2020” to Springfield on Tuesday, Aug. 18. Chris will be joined by multi-platinum performer Scotty McCreery as direct support along with Payton Smith.
In what is sure to be one of the Fair’s most hopping nights at the Grandstand, Wednesday, August 19, features award-winning rapper, actor and producer LL Cool J. A two-time Grammy Award winner, LL Cool J is best known for hip-hop favorites “Mama Said Knock You Out”, “Going Back to Cali”, and “Hey Lover”. In 2010, VH1 placed him on their “100 Greatest Artists of All Time” list and in 2017, LL Cool J became the first rapper to be honored with the Kennedy Center Honors.
Yet another genre will be the highlight of Thursday night, August 20, as legendary post-grunge alternative rock artists Puddle of Mudd and special guests Fuel, as well as Trapt and Tantric, will slash their way through their electric sets. The Fair is offering special pricing for this show, with all tickets – including seats in the Grandstand and standing room only on the Track – costing only $12 each.
With Puddle of Mudd having sold more than seven million albums to date and having a string of number one mainstream rock hits, including “Control” and “She Hates Me” off their triple-platinum album “Come Clean;” and with Fuel having their massive hit single “Shimmer,” and their second album hitting multi-platinum driven by the singles “Innocent” and “Hemorrhage”, which remained at #1 for ten weeks, this is sure to be one rocking night at the Fair with the additional support from Trapt and Tantric.
At an even greater bargain, The Traveling Salvation Show will play a FREE show on Senior Night at the Fair, August 17. The Neil Diamond Tribute returns this year after inclement weather pushed up the start time of last year’s scheduled performance which caused many disappointed fans to miss this concert. This up-tempo, rock-oriented tribute to the legendary Neil Diamond will have everyone dancing and singing along to all of Diamond’s classic hits.
Tickets will go on sale Saturday, April 25 during the Illinois State Fair’s “Corndog Kickoff” special event. Stay tuned for additional details about both the Corndog Kickoff and ticket sales for the Illinois Lottery Grandstand concerts at the 2020 Illinois State Fair.
posted by Rich Miller
Friday, Jan 31, 20 @ 9:13 am
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Comment by LakeCo Friday, Jan 31, 20 @ 9:20 am
== Veteran Craig Morgan is best known for his hit single “That’s What I Love About Sunday,” but has had six songs – including “International Harvester” and “Bonfire” ==
Seem like you would want a guy who had a single “John Deere” for the Illinois State Fair.
Comment by OneMan Friday, Jan 31, 20 @ 9:25 am
In what is sure to be one of the Fair’s most hopping nights…
Bless their hearts.
Comment by Chi Boogie Redux Friday, Jan 31, 20 @ 9:26 am
State fair got a big ole lineup.
Comment by Montrose Friday, Jan 31, 20 @ 9:28 am
Great start. Now fill in the rest with a one solid popular alt-rock band.
Comment by Mama Said Knock You Out Friday, Jan 31, 20 @ 9:30 am
It almost feels like Illinois is trying. Still not use to it.
Comment by MG85 Friday, Jan 31, 20 @ 9:33 am
-One Man- don’t forget IH Farmall plant in Rick Island or its combine assembly plant in East Moline a lot of those tractors and combines are still out there…
Comment by Annon3 Friday, Jan 31, 20 @ 9:39 am
“State fair got a big ole lineup.”
I know I told you I’d be true…
– MrJM
Comment by @misterjayem Friday, Jan 31, 20 @ 9:41 am
Meh.
Comment by In the Know Friday, Jan 31, 20 @ 10:14 am
guess they will figure out the female performers later.
Comment by Amalia Friday, Jan 31, 20 @ 10:31 am
“Yet another genre will be the highlight of Thursday night, August 20, as legendary post-grunge alternative rock artists Puddle of Mudd and special guests Fuel, as well as Trapt and Tantric, will slash their way through their electric sets.”
I will go on a limb and predict that the fairgrounds will get at least a halfway decent rainfall on the night of Aug. 20. The kind that comes from the sky and causes at least one “puddle of mudd.”
Comment by Leatherneck Friday, Jan 31, 20 @ 10:33 am
“At an even greater bargain, The Traveling Salvation Show will play a FREE show on Senior Night at the Fair, August 17. The Neil Diamond Tribute returns this year after inclement weather pushed up the start time of last year’s scheduled performance which caused many disappointed fans to miss this concert. This up-tempo, rock-oriented tribute to the legendary Neil Diamond will have everyone dancing and singing along to all of Diamond’s classic hits.”
What about his Adult Contemporary hits? He was a regular on those charts ca. 1978-83 (e.g., “You Don’t Bring me Flowers,” “Hello Again,” “September Morn,” “America”). Will they be included in the Traveling Salvation Show?
Comment by Leatherneck Friday, Jan 31, 20 @ 10:36 am
Ag and the gov are so very lucky to have Kevin Gordon at the helm of that very important state and springfield wide event. He is a real man.
Comment by flea Friday, Jan 31, 20 @ 12:45 pm
- OneMan - Friday, Jan 31, 20 @ 9:25 am:
Seem like you would want a guy who had a single “John Deere” for the Illinois State Fair.
Joe Diffie had a country hit with “John Deere Green” in 1993. Has he ever performed at the State Fairs (either Springfield or DuQuoin)?
Comment by Leatherneck Friday, Jan 31, 20 @ 1:25 pm
If Toby Keith and LL Cool J get together they will be the coolest duo since Billy Ray and Lil Nas X.
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