HURON — The South Dakota State Fair announced on Tuesday that Gary Allan with Sawyer Brown will join the grandstand concert lineup on Sunday, Sept. 2.
With the allure of a modern-day outlaw, Gary Allan has won over fans, peers and critics with his signature blend of smoldering vocals, rebellious lyrics and raucous live performances. While becoming a force on the country music scene, Allan has remained true to his artistic voice each step of the way.
With hits like “Every Storm Runs Out Of Rain,” “Man to Man” and “Tough Little Boys,” Allan has been topping the country radio charts with fourteen Top 10 hits and eight million albums sold. The California native released his first album, Used Heart for Sale, in 1996, and has been drawing crowds ever since. He continues to sell out venues as a headliner from coast to coast.
“There is a lot of energy and excitement around the fair this year, and the announcement of Gary Allan will keep that going,” said State Fairgrounds manager, Peggy Besch. “We’re excited to welcome him to the stage to celebrate 100 years of the S.D. State Fair Grandstand.”

Sawyer Brown will open for Gary Allan. Known to be one of the hardest working bands in country music, Sawyer Brown has more than 30 years of touring, huge hit records, incredible live stage shows and millions of satisfied buyers and fans. They are an integral thread in the fabric of country music.
The band’s live shows are legendary. Having been described as “the Rolling Stones of country music,” the band bounds onto the stage night after night, delivering its own unique brand of high-energy entertainment, remaining a perennial favorite at fairs, festivals, theatres and casinos.
Sawyer Brown hits include, “The Race is On,” “Some Girls Do,” “Six Days on the Road” and “All These Years.”
General public ticket sales will begin June 11.
The 2018 South Dakota State Fair will run from Thursday, Aug. 30, through Monday, Sept. 3. For more information on State Fair events, contact the Fair office at 1-800-529-0900, visit www.sdstatefair.com or find them on Facebook or Twitter.

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Country music superstars Gary Allen and, in the next photo, Sawyer Brown, were added to the 2018 entertainment lineup for the S.D. State Fair, for a Sunday night concert at the grandstand.