Trace Adkins to headline annual country concert Aug. 21 in Princeton

Country music star Trace Adkins is coming to Princeton in August.

Adkins has been booked to perform in the annual country concert at the Bureau County Fairgrounds. He will be joined by Brushville.

The concert featuring Trace Adkins with special guest Brushville will be 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 21, at the Bureau County Fair in Princeton. Online ticket sales begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14. All tickets will be sold online at www.bureaucountyfair.com. The 170th Bureau County Fair will be Aug. 20-24.

In Adkins' storied career in country music, he has sold more than 11 million albums, charted 40 singles on Billboard’s Country Airplay Chart, earned numerous awards, multiple Grammy nominations and garnered more than 2 billion streams.

A Grand Ole Opry member for two decades, the Louisiana native is known for his dynamic baritone, fiery live performance and roles as an actor in film and TV. Since his 1996 breakout debut “Dreamin' Out Loud,” he delivered smashes, such as “Every Light In The House,” which hit Top 5 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart and No. 1 “This Ain’t (No Thinkin’ Thing).”

Adkins has pioneered a mix of classic Country minded traditionalism and adventurous, good-natured showmanship, breaking open new avenues in modern country through fun-filled hits like “Honky Tonk Badonkadonk” and “Hillbilly Bone” with Blake Shelton.

Celebrating the 25th anniversary of his debut with 2021’s release “The Way I Wanna Go” (Verge Records), the 25-song album has been applauded by Billboard as “a creative tour de force that serves up the lyrical and stylistic diversity that would make his hero [Ronnie] Milsap proud,” with Rolling Stone calling it “lighthearted club-ready fun…,” and People praising it as “packed to the hilt with hits.” From traditional balladry to clever country party anthems, the Mickey Jack Cones and Derek George produced project features special guests Blake Shelton, Luke Bryan, Melissa Etheridge, Pitbull, Snoop Dogg, Stevie Wonder on harmonica and more. Adkins is on tour playing headline shows spanning coast to coast throughout the year.

Visit www.traceadkins.com to learn more.

Brushville to perform as guest

Bloomington-Normal may not be the first place you imagine when you think of upbeat, rockin' country music. Think again.

Brushville brings down the house with sold-out shows all across the country. This four-piece is in your face while showcasing their passion and talent. CMT called Brushville “explosive.” When thinking of their music, the network said, “think matches and gasoline” Brushville includes bass guitarist Marc Broomby, drummer Derek Spring, lead guitarist/fiddle player Kirk Ellis and rhythm guitarist/lead vocalist Dustin Reynolds. Their four-part harmony and tight musicianship add to the aesthetic of the heartfelt songs. Even though they are known for their live performance, their first album in 2014 made waves in the industry. One week after release, the self-titled album “Brushville” rose to No. 1 on the Billboard Heatseeker chart and No. 22 on the iTunes Top Country Albums chart. Vince Hoffard of the Southern called them, “one of the best new bands in the industry.” The album was produced by multiple Grammy-winning, platinum producer Kyle Lehning. Lehning is credited with producing for legendary Randy Travis and Dan Seals. “Baby’s Got Her Boots On,” the first single of the album was co-written by Tyler Farr. Nashville songwriting veterans Rhett Akins and Ben Hayslip co-wrote the second single, “Dangerous.” They are known for songs by Blake Shelton and Jason Aldean.

In March 2018, “Girl in a Trucker Hat” single was released to excited crowds and national radio play. That summer, Brushville released their second album, “Taking You Higher” to rave reviews from critics and audiences. Recorded at Eclipse Studio in Bloomington with Grammy-nominated producer Erik Nelson, “Taking You Higher” is a blend of modern country and good old-fashioned rock ‘n’ roll. The album keeps the upbeat rockin' country sound that made the band electric from the beginning.

For information, visit brushville.com.