Brantley Gilbert is coming to Springfield as part of the 2018 Illinois State Fair. The “Bottoms Up” singer has been announced as the mainstage headliner for August 19.
We're certainly not at a loss for great country acts performing throughout the area this summer. Take a flip through the photo gallery to find out when and where your favorite country acts are performing this summer!
For more information about each show:
Burlington Steamboat Days
National Tom Sawyer Days
Adams County Fair
Pike County (MO) Fair
Lincoln County Fair
Illinois State Fair
Missouri State
Those of you looking forward to seeing Gregg Allman at the Illinois State Fair are a bit out of luck. He has cancelled his upcoming co-headlining performance with ZZ Top due to “serious health issues that require doctor’s care” according to a release from the Illinois State Fair.
With concert season rapidly approaching, we're taking a look at some of the best country shows scheduled around the region. St. Louis has a ton of great country stars booked, and several big names will also be appearing in Springfield in the coming months.
The Illinois State Fair has announced its 2015 grandstand lineup, and several country stars will be appearing during the fair in August, including Rascal Flatts, Justin Moore, Brantley Gilbert, Scotty McCreery and Josh Thompson.
Over the past several weeks we've been receiving concert information for the upcoming county and state fairs, in addition to the news that Josh Thompson will be headlining National Tom Sawyer Days. Which show are you most looking forward to seeing? Take our Summer Concert Quiz to see how well you know the country stars that will be visiting our region!