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 Hagar has been rocking the music industry for nearly 40
years. In addition to a successful solo career, Hagar is well
known as the former lead signer of Van Halen and Montrose.
Hagar has produced hits such as “I Can’t Drive 55,” “There’s
Only One Way to Rock,” “Your Love is Driving Me Crazy,” and
“Three Lock Box.” Joining Hagar as he takes the stage will be
fellow musicians Michael Anthony, Vic Johnson and Jason Bonham.
The trio call themselves “The Circle.”
Opening for Sammy Hagar and The Circle will be the alternative
rock band, Collective Soul. The Atlanta-based band shot to
international fame with their 1993 hit song, “Shine.” The band’s
other hits include, “December,” “The World I Know,” and “Heavy.”
Also, signed up to play at the 2015 Illinois State Fair is
country music sensation, and 2014 Academy of Country Music ‘New
Artist of the Year’ award winner, Justin Moore. The Arkansas
native is best known for hits like, “Small Town USA,” Till My
Last Day,” and “Bait a Hook.”
Opening for Moore will be Josh Thompson and Jon Pardi.
Also pulling into Springfield for the 2015 Illinois State Fair
will be the country music trio, Rascal Flatts. The group has
sold over 22.5 million albums, and is one of the most awarded
groups in country music. The group has 15 number one singles,
including hits such as, “Bless the Broken Road,” “These Days,”
and “What Hurts the Most.”
Opening for Rascal Flatts on Tuesday, August 18th will be
American Idol winner Scotty McCreery, and Raelynn.
Scheduled to take the stage on Saturday, August 22 is 18 years
old, singer/songwriter Austin Mahone. The teen sensation, who
recently toured with Taylor Swift, picked up an MTV VMA win for
“Artist to Watch.” His hits include, “Mmm Yeah” featuring
Pitbull, “What About Love” and “Banga! Banga!”
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Three artists rising to the top of the country charts will take to
the grandstand stage on Sunday, August 23. Brantley Gilbert, Colt
Ford, and Michael Ray will roll into Springfield to entertain fans
on the closing night of the fair. Gilbert will headline the event.
The southern country rocker has racked up five number one singles,
was named the 2013 ACM Awards New Male Artist of the Year, and
muliple other award show nominations. His hits include, “Bottoms
Up,” “Small Town Throwdown,” and “You Don’t Know Her Like I Do.” He
also wrote the number one hit, “My Kinda Party” and co-wrote “Dirt
Road Anthem,” with fellow musician Colt Ford, who will also perform
on August 23. Ford is a former professional golfer turn
singer/songwriter. Ford is known for songs such as “Drivin’ Around
Song,” “Thanks for Listening,” and “Crank It Up.”
Opening for Gilbert will be country newcomer Michael Ray.
Concert tickets for the above mentioned acts will go on sale
Saturday, April 18th at 10:00 a.m. through TicketMaster. The
Illinois State Fair does not provide refunds or exchanges on ticket
purchases. All sales are final.
Dates for the 2015 Illinois State Fair are Aug. 13-23.
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