HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – The 2018 edition of the Western Kentucky State Fair returns to Hopkinsville June 22-30 with all of the traditional events and features the region has come to expect and enjoy.
The fair board is pleased to announce the addition an exciting music headliner on opening night when country star Colt Ford takes the outdoor stage at the dirt track venue.
Online tickets for Colt Ford are on sale at www.westernkystatefair.org. The secure link to purchase Grandstand or Pit tickets on the fair website is through Vendini ticketing service.
Information about Colt:
In 2012, Colt co-wrote two #1 hits; Jason Aldean’s “Dirt Road Anthem,” and Brantley Gilbert’s, “Country Must Be Country Wide.” His album, “Declaration of Independence,” topped the Billboard Top Country Albums Chart at #1, and was followed by, “Thanks For Listening,” in July 2014. “Thanks For Listening” charted at #1 on Billboard’s Independent Albums, #1 on Billboard’s Rap Albums chart, #2 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums Chart and #10 on the Billboard 200 Albums chart. Colt and his band are featured in “Joe Dirt 2: Beautiful Loser,” starring David Spade, which was released in July 2015 on Crackle TV.
To date, Colt has sold over 1 million albums, millions more song downloads, has 1.6 million Facebook Likes and over 100 million YouTube views. Colt has toured with Florida Georgia Line, Eric Church, Toby Keith and Brantley Gilbert. In addition to being a gifted songwriter and artist, Colt is also a former professional golfer, and resides with his family in Watkinsville, GA.
About the Western KY State Fair:
The Western Kentucky State Fair has a rich history in Hopkinsville. The Western Kentucky State Fair began in 1951, so this year marks the 67th anniversary of the family event. While the Fair dynamic has changed with time, the Fair has continued to provide a host of popular events, including beauty pageants, tractor pulls and various contests.