Keith Urban, Jonas Brothers added to Illinois State Fair Grandstand lineup. What to know

Steven Spearie and Hope Gadson, Springfield State Journal- Register
·2 min read

Grammy-winning country singer Keith Urban and the Jonas Brothers have been added as headliners at the Grandstand at the 2024 Illinois State Fair.

Urban will perform Aug. 9 while the Jonas Brothers will take the stage Aug. 15.

Here's what you need to know.

Who is Keith Urban?

Started off in Australia and grew to be one of the biggest names in country music. Some of his hits include “Blue Ain’t Your Color,” “Wasted Time," “Somebody Like You," “Long Hot Summer” and “One Too Many”.

Throughout his career he has won four Grammy Awards, two People’s Choice Awards and 13 CMA Awards. He also was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2023.

Opening for Urban will be Canadian singer MacKenzie Porter (“Thinking ‘Bout You”).

Who are the Jonas Brothers?

Feb 17, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; The Jonas Brothers perform before the start of the Stadium Series ice hockey game between the New Jersey Devils and the Philadelphia Flyers at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 17, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; The Jonas Brothers perform before the start of the Stadium Series ice hockey game between the New Jersey Devils and the Philadelphia Flyers at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports

The Jonas Brothers -- Kevin, Joe and Nick -- emerged nearly 20 years ago from their appearances on the Disney Channel television network.

With 20 million in album sales, the trio has garnered three top 10 hits -- "Sucker," which went to number one, and "Burnin' Up" and "Tonight."

The Jonas Brothers recently claimed a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

How much are tickets?

Tickets for the Jonas Brothers are $85-$150 and go on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday through Ticketmaster. Tickets for Urban are also $85-$150 and available through Ticketmaster.

Can I get tickets at the box office?

The state fair box office opens in June for in-person/phone sales from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call 217-782-1979 or 217-782-6661 for any additional inquiries.

Who else is performing?

Other headline acts booked to perform at the fair are M?tley Crüe (Aug. 10); Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit with Ashley McBryde on Aug. 11 and Jordan Davis with Ashley Cooke and King Calaway on Aug. 13.

When is the state fair?

The fair runs from Aug. 8-18.

For more information visit the Illinois State Fair website.

Contact Steven Spearie: 217-622-1788; [email protected]; X, twitter.com/@StevenSpearie. Contact Hope Gadson: [email protected].

This article originally appeared on State Journal-Register: Keith Urban, Jonas Brothers: both appearing at 2024 Illinois State Fair

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