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Tim McGraw To Headline Illinois State Fair

Nelly, Ashanti, Ja Rule and REO Speedwagon will also perform at the fair, which kicks off Aug. 10.

Country superstar Tim McGraw will headline the Illinois State Fair musical lineup.
Country superstar Tim McGraw will headline the Illinois State Fair musical lineup. (Derek White/Getty Images for Warner Bros. Discovery Sports)

SPRINGFIELD, IL — Organizers have announced the musical lineup, featuring country singer Tim McGraw as the headliner, at the 2023 Illinois State Fair.

The fair runs from Aug. 10 to 20 at the Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 E. Sangamon Ave., Springfield.

McGraw will perform at the State Fair Grandstand on Thursday, Aug. 17.

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"We are excited to add one of country music's biggest artists to the 2023 Illinois State Fair Grandstand lineup," Illinois State Fair Manager Rebecca Clark said of the three-time Grammy winner.

McGraw's hits include "Live Like You Were Dying" and "Humble and Kind."

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Joining McGraw on the grandstand is rising country star Landon Parker, who released his debut EP "Hits Home" in December.

Organizers previously announced other musical acts performing at the grandstand. All shows start at 8 p.m.

  • Old Dominion_ Friday, Aug. 11
  • REO Speedwagon: Tuesday, Aug. 15
  • Alter Bridge: Wednesday, Aug. 16
  • Maren Morris, Saturday, Aug. 19
  • Nelly with Ashanti and Ja Rule: Sunday, Aug. 20

Ticket sales for Tim McGraw with Landon Parker go on sale Friday, May 19 at 10 a.m. on Ticketmaster. Tickets for all other announced show are on sale via Ticketmaster.

Fairgrounds are open from 7 a.m. to midnight for the duration of the fair.

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