Charlie Daniels to Headline 2009 Du Quoin Fair Grandstand

</element><element id="paragraph-1" type="body"><![CDATA[ Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn today announced that the Charlie Daniels Band will anchor the grandstand entertainment lineup at the 87th Du Quoin State Fair.

The band, which last appeared at the fair in 2003 will be making its fifth fair visit and will take the Magic Mile stage on Saturday, Aug. 29.

Quinn--a perennial attendee at the fair-- pointed to a diverse and affordable lineup at this year's exposition.

Daniels brings to the stage his signature song "The Devil Went Down to Georgia" among his many gold and platinum hits. Craig Morgan and Brittany Clark will appear on Wednesday, Sept. 2 as well as Keith Anderson and South 70 on Thursday night, Sept. 3. Morgan, the Academy of Country Music's male vocalist of 2006 and 2007, gained the same honor as bob Hope and Elizabeth Taylor when he received the 2006 USO Merit Award for his frequent appearances with the armed forces overseas.

Keith Anderson is as well known for his song-writing skills as his album "C'mon" was responsible for him being nominated for a Grammy.

"The Southern Illinois Reunion Choir" featuring the Phelps Brothers, the Glorylanders, One Voice, the Clarks, Holleys and Fortress will be appearing Sunday night, August 30. The "Southern Illinois Has Talent" finals will be held on Friday night, September 4.

Five harness racing sessions, one featuring the World Trotting Derby plus USAC and ARCA racing fill out the schedule.