BROTHERS OSBORNE ADDED TO FAIR

 

Country duo The Brothers Osborne have been added to the 2018 Du Quoin State Fair grandstand lineup.

According to a news release from fair organizers, the singers — who have been named Vocal Duo of the Year two years in a row by the Academy of Country Music — is billed as this year's headliner. They will perform at the fair on Tuesday, Aug. 28.

Along with being honored as Vocal Duo of the Year, the pair has also been awarded Video of the Year for "It Ain't my Fault." Their debut album "Pawn Shop" had four Top 40 hits, including "Rum," "Stay a Little Longer" and "21 Summer."

Tickets are not for sale yet, and organizers have not yet announced when they will go on sale.

Prices for the Brothers Osborne show are $29 for Tier 3, $32 for Tier 2 and $35 for Tier 1.

More musical acts will be announced in the coming weeks.

The Du Quoin State Fair runs this year from Aug. 24 to Sept. 3. For more information, visit duquoinstatefair.net, facebook.com/duquoinstatefair or twitter.com/DQStateFair.

So far, two other grandstand concerts have been announced:

• Cheap Trick will perform on Sunday, Aug. 26. Ticket prices range from $21 to $27.
• The Gen-X Tour takes the stage on Friday, Aug. 31, including performances by Buckcherry, P.O.D., Lit and Alien Ant Farm. Ticket prices range from $19 to $25.