Adams County Fair Announces 2019 Star Concert Performer
The Adams County Fair Board is proud to announce Nashville recording artist — Josh Turner —will headline the 2019 Star Concert at the 78th annual week-long fair. Turner will take the stage reveling the crowd with memorable hits like “Why Don’t We Just Dance” and “Long Black Train” coming up on Saturday, July 27.
With his rich, deep voice and distinctive style, MCA Nashville recording artist Josh Turner is one of country music’s most recognizable hit-makers. From his 2003 Platinum-selling debut Long Black Train to his 2017 Billboard No. 1 release, Deep South, Turner has scored multiple GRAMMY®, CMA and ACM Awards nominations and received six Inspirational Country Music Awards. As one of the youngest members inducted into the Grand Ole Opry, Turner has sold more than 8 million units, topped more than 1.5 billion in global streaming and populated radio with such memorable hits as “Hometown Girl,” “Would You Go With Me,” and “Your Man.” ​

Turner is a disciple of traditional country music, a mentor to up-and-coming artists, and one of the youngest members of the Grand Ole Opry.  Turner has been an Opry member for over 10 years and he recently reveled in his 150th performance on the famed Opry circle.

Entry into grandstand seating for the concert is free with $15 adult admission to the fair that evening. Track seating tickets are an additional $10 and can be purchased beginning Saturday, June 1, 2019 at Farm and Home Supply in Quincy.
The 2019 Adams County Fair runs from Wednesday, July 24 to Tuesday, July 30 at the fairgrounds located 15 minutes north of Quincy on Highway 336. Find the latest fair information 24 hours a day at www.adamsfair.org or on Facebook at "Adams County Fair."