American country singer Brett Eldredge will headline the Illinois State Fair Grandstand this summer.
The Illinois native will take the stage on Friday, Aug. 17, according to a press release.
Acting State Fair Manager Luke Sailer said the fair is eager to host the singer.
“We are proud to have an Illinois native on the Grandstand stage, especially in 2018, Illinois’ bicentennial year,” he said.
Eldredge is expected to perform songs from his latest album, the fourth of his career. The news release said his first two albums, Bring You Back and Illinois combined, resulted in six #1 singles in a row.
In 2014, the singer won CMA New Artist of the Year and has previously been nominated for various other music awards.
The Illinois State Fair will run from August 9-19, in Springfield. Tickets will go on sale later this spring.
