Concert Information - 2012

By minnesotacountry / August 29, 2012

Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012 – Day Eight

Why wait another minute Minnesota State Fair fans? Tonight is the night Rascal Flatts brings its “Changed” tour to the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand! Special guests Little Big Town, Eli Young Band, and Edens Edge will all be joining Rascal Flatts for this country-filled night at the fair. The show begins Thursday at 7 p.m. and “if” tickets are available they are $63/$53/$43. Note there is very limited seating still available for this show! Plan also to stick around for the fireworks spectacular following the music. Continue reading

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By minnesotacountry / August 28, 2012

Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012 – Day Seven

Who’s ready for the return of The Mavericks? Having performed at the Minnesota State Fair back in 1995, and taking a long hiatus, this favorite band from the ‘90s is back on the country scene. With two special performances at this year’s fair Continue reading

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By minnesotacountry / August 27, 2012

Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012 – Day Six

Halfway through the fair and we still have plenty of fun left to go! Today is a special day at the fair, as it is Military Appreciation Day with special activities provided by K102 and Beyond the Yellow Ribbon. A “welcome home” parade will take place at 10:30 a.m. from the Leinie Lodge Bandshell to Carousel Park, followed by a “Tribute to the Troops” concert with Rockie Lynne in Carousel Park. Continue reading

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By minnesotacountry / August 26, 2012

Monday, Aug. 27, 2012 – Day Five

Wow, country music fans! Not only did the rain hold out for Blake Shelton’s Grandstand show Saturday night, but his lovely and talented wife Miranda Lambert also joined him onstage for “Hillybilly Bone.” Heading into this week, there is plenty more country in store as the fair chugs along into the long Labor Day weekend.

A treat Monday at the fair is special performances by Sherwin and Pam Linton and the Cotton Kings at the Heritage Square Stage at 2, 3, and 4 p.m. Continue reading

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By minnesotacountry / August 25, 2012

Sunday, Aug. 26, 2012 – Day Four

Well, folks, we have had “good times” with Alan Jackson and Jamey Johnson at the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand stage. Blake Shelton is set to go on stage any minute now Saturday night, and Sunday looks to be a another fun day at the fair. Continue reading

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By minnesotacountry / August 25, 2012

Since the release of their debut album, Lost Highway’s hit single, “More Than a Song,” has been landing on radio stations across the Upper Midwest!

K102, is the largest country radio station in Minnesota and one of the top in the Nation. They are now giving Lost Highway a shot to hit the major market airwaves!  This Sunday, Aug. 26, K102 will be running a program called “Jelli,” which is a 100 percent user-controlled radio program. This program is LIVE on K102 airwaves on Sundays starting at 7:00 pm. Since it is user-controlled, this is where Lost Highway needs your help! Continue reading

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By minnesotacountry / August 24, 2012

Saturday, Aug. 25, 2012 – Day Three

It’s all about tonight as Blake Shelton brings his hits to the Grandstand for a special Saturday night performance at 7:30 p.m. Continue reading

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By minnesotacountry / August 23, 2012

Friday, Aug. 24, 2012 – Day Two

Let’s Rock the Jukebox as Alan Jackson makes his way north for Day Two of the Minnesota State Fair. With a headline performance at the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand at 7:30 p.m. (tickets are $40 and available at the Grandstand ticket booth near the east end of the Grandstand), Jackson has traveled many miles from his small town beginnings in Newnan, Georgia. His music has taken him to the floorboards of the Grand Ole Opry and Carnegie Hall, to stages as distant as Australia and Scandinavia, to performances in front of four presidents. Continue reading

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By minnesotacountry / August 22, 2012

Ahhhh . . . the smells of the Minnesota State Fair, which opens August 23, and runs through Labor Day. OK, we won’t be focusing on the smells of the fair (some of which are good, and some, well, not so much), but rather we will be focusing on the SOUNDS of the Minnesota State Fair, and specifically, keeping it country with Minnesotacountry.com’s guide to the Minnesota State Fair. Continue reading

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By minnesotacountry / August 22, 2012

Congratulations to the Eli Young Band on their recent No. 1 song, “Even If It Breaks Your Heart.”  Continue reading