Line-up announced for 2013 Du Quoin State Fair
Fair Manager John Rednour Jr., today announced the grandstand lineup for the 2013 Du Quoin State Fair.
So who's coming to the fair? Billy Currington, Sawyer Brown, Matt Maher, Theory Of A Deadman, Montgomery Gentry, and Kansas.
Ticket sales start June 17 by calling the fair at 618-542-1535.
Entertainers for two free shows during the fair will be announced later.
The fair opens Friday, Aug. 23. On Saturday, Currington, who has six number one country hits, takes the stage at the Illinois Lottery Grandstand performing the chart topping songs "Pretty Good At Drinkin' Beer," "That's How Country Boys Roll," "People Are Crazy," "Don't," "Must Be Doin' Somethin' Right," and "Good Directions."
Currington has sold millions of albums and has toured with the likes of Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley, and Sugarland.
"I believe Billy Currington will bring a lot of energy to the stage," Rednour said. "The title of his new album is 'Enjoy Yourself,' and from what I hear about Billy Currington's performances, he wants everyone to have a good time."
Tickets for Currington's show are $35/$30.
On Monday, Aug. 26, Sawyer Brown, who has had more than 50 of its singles enter the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, will take the grandstand stage playing hits like "Some Girls Do," "Six Days On The Road," and "The Walk."
Legendary country musician Lee Roy Parnell, "What Kind of Fool Do You Think I Am?," and Grace Askew, a finalist on The Voice, will open for Sawyer Brown.
Tickets for Sawyer Brown are $25/$20.
"These guys are always a fan favorite," Rednour said. "They energize a crowd with songs we can all relate to. Plus, the addition of Lee Roy Parnell and Grace Askew from The Voice make this show an opportunity to see some tremendous talent."
On Tuesday, Aug. 27, gospel music will reign at the grandstand led by music from Matt Maher and his new album, "All The People Said Amen." Brittany Loyd, a 15-year-old singer from Carmi, will open for Maher. She has been singing professionally since age 5. Tickets for the show are $10.
"This is going to be a neat show having a young, local gospel artist open for a nationally known performer," Rednour said.
On Thursday, Aug. 29, Theory Of A Deadman takes the stage. The platinum-selling Vancouver band's hard rocking songs are based on stories of good times, bad times, and everything in between. "Bad Girlfriend," "Hate My Life," and "Not Meant To Be" are just some of the hits.
Opening for Theory Of A Deadman are the American rockers, Trapt.
Tickets for Theory Of A Deadman are $25/$20.
"When you look at You Tube and see three, four, and five million views on their videos, you realize just how popular a band this is," Rednour said.
On Friday, Aug. 30, Montgomery Gentry and hits like "What Do Ya Think About That," "Where I Come From," and "Something To Be Proud Of" will electrify the stage. Montgomery Gentry arrives in Du Quoin with a new label, a new album, and a renewed sense of musical purpose. Eddie Montgomery and Troy Gentry say they are poised to stake their claim as one of country music's all-time greatest duos.
"This is one show country fans will not want to miss," Rednour said. "These guys have 14 Top 10 singles, including five number ones."
Drew Baldridge is opening for Montgomery Gentry.
Tickets for Montgomery Gentry are $35/$30.
Closing out the concert series will be Kansas on Saturday, Aug. 31.
"Every classic rock fan has heard it, 'Carry On My Wayward Son,'" Rednour said of one of the band's and rock music's most popular songs. "You've been listening and enjoying the music of this band for years."
Kansas is currently celebrating its 40th year as a band. The band has produced eight gold albums, three sextuple-platinum albums, one platinum live album, and a million-selling gold single, "Dust in the Wind."
The Fabulous Thunderbirds is opening for Kansas. The Fabulous Thunderbirds is an American, Grammy-nominated blues rock band formed in 1974.
Tickets for Kansas are $35/$30.