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Randy Houser to headline Marshall-Putnam County Fair with Timothy Wayne, Brody Vancil

Tickets to go on sale Friday

A large crowd gathers during the 103rd annual Marshall-Putnam Fair on Thursday, July 18, 2024 in Henry.

The Marshall-Putnam County Fair announced on Tuesday that country music star Randy Houser will be performing at the fair on Thursday, July 17, in Henry.

Houser is known for his chart-topping hits like “How Country Feels,” “Runnin' Outta Moonlight,” and has earned more thaa a billion streams and is recognized for his high-energy performances. With four No. 1 hits to his name, Houser will bring his signature style to the fair’s grandstand, according to organizers.

The concert also will feature country artist Timothy Wayne and local artist Brody Vancil.

Wayne will take the stage after recently signing a major record deal with Universal Music Group’s Capitol Records Nashville.

His debut tracks “Guy With a Guitar” and “God Made a Country Boy” have gained attention and he previously shared the stage with some of country music’s biggest names.

Vancil will kick off the evening with an acoustic performance, setting the stage for a full night of country music.

The concert is presented by Country Financial representatives Steve Vogel-Henry and Jonathan Krieghauser-Lacon.

Tickets for the concert will go on sale at 8 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 7. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. and the concert begins at 7 p.m.

For more information or to buy tickets, visit Marshall-Putnam County Fair’s website.

Bill Freskos

Bill Freskos is a multimedia journalist based in the Illinois Valley. From Fox River Grove, Illinois and recent graduate of Columbia Chicago, Bill covers hard news, local government, politics, business enterprise, and sports while contributing to Shaw Local Radio stations for Shaw Media across La Salle, Bureau, and Putnam counties.