After a widely successful 2023 concert, The Washington County Fair is proud to announce the concert lineup for the 2024 fair! Headlining the fair concert on July 10, 2024, is Jo Dee Messina, a country artist who has posted nine No. 1 hits, sixteen Top 40 songs, sold over five million albums worldwide, and has been honored by the ACM Awards, CMA Awards, and Grammy Awards.

Opening for Messina is Walker Montgomery, who has been chosen as an Artist to Watch by Country Now, Music Mayhem Magazine, Sounds Like Nashville, and The Boot. The Country Next pick by Country Now is a rising singer/songwriter who knows a thing or two about family tradition, but he’s an artist making his own legacy. The 21-year-old son of John Michael Montgomery and nephew of Montgomery Gentry’s Eddie Montgomery pedigree is matched only by his country passion.

The concert will take place at the Washington County Fairgrounds in Nashville, Illinois. Gates will open at 6 PM, and the show will begin at 7 PM. Tickets will go on sale on Friday, March 22, 2024, at 8 AM. Tickets and show information can be found at www.thewashingtoncountyfair.com!

 

The Wolfe Cattle Company proudly presents McCoy Rodeo’s Extreme Bull Bash and country concerts, Friday, March 28th and Saturday, March 29th at the Southern Illinois Center, located within the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds. Cord joins Big Jake's show to get you ready for the adrenaline pumping, bull riding action!

 

 Prepare for the heart-pounding thrill of the 8-second ride as cowboys strive to conquer the bulls for points and prizes.

 On Friday,  March 28th, Drew Baldridge will be the music headliner. A Southern Illinois native currently making waves in the Tennessee music scene, Baldridge will captivate the audience with his new single, "Tough People," alongside his recently acclaimed viral hit, "She's Somebody's Daughter," which achieved number one status.

On Saturday, March 29, country music superstar Trace Adkins will be performing! Adkins, who has sold over 11 million albums, charted more than 20 singles, and earned numerous awards and Grammy nominations, has garnered over two billion streams. Adkins, originally scheduled to perform at the 2024 Du Quoin Rodeo, had to cancel due to a leg injury.

 All rodeo tickets, including VIP tickets, grant entry to the concert, and concert-only tickets are also available. Please note that rodeo-only tickets are not offered, making this a truly unique and exclusive experience.

 VIP tickets include bleacher seating, access to the VIP section of the concert, and food and drink until the concert begins.

 Doors for the rodeo will open at 5 PM each night, with the rodeo starting at 6:30 PM. For concert-only attendees, doors will open at 8 PM, and the concert will begin at 9 PM.

Tickets and show information will be available at wolfecattlecompany.com.

 
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Kaskaskia College President George Evans joins Big Jake's show this morning to discuss the economic impact KC has on the local communities, their new gym ground breaking, and their upcoming Foundation Scholarship Fundraiser.

 
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Courtney & Sarah joined Big Jake's show to chat about a BUSY September for Cedarhurst. Make sure to visit cedarhurst.org to get full details on everything talked about in today's interview!

 
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