State Fair adds country superstar duo Big & Rich to concert lineup

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CHICAGO, IL - JULY 16: Big Kenny and John Rich of Big & Rich perform during the 4th Annual Windy City Smokeout, BBQ and Country Music Festival on July 16, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Daniel Boczarski/Getty Images for Windy City Smokeout)

Geddes, NY — Country music duo Big & Rich with Cowboy Troy will play a Happy Hour show at the New York State Fair this summer.

The group best known for its hit “Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy)” will play the Chevy Court stage at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 30 as part of its “Peace, Love and Happy Hour” tour.

Big Kenny and John Rich first hit the country-music scene in 2003. Their hits also include “Rollin’,” “Lost in This Moment” and “Run Away with You.”

Cowboy Troy, a country rapper who has collaborated with Big & Rich on many of their biggest hits, will join them as a featured artist.

The Aug. 30 performance will be Big & Rich’s third performance at the Fair. They last played Chevy Court in in 2018.

“Big & Rich live up to their name by bringing big hits and rich, high-energy performances,” said interim Fair Director Sean Hennessey. “They love to have a good time, and so do fairgoers. Year after year, we hear from Fair fans that the concerts are one of their favorite parts about their visit, and how they’re so impressed with the star-studded names our fair attracts. We are thrilled to maintain that standard by bringing back this powerhouse duo.”

All concerts in the Chevrolet Music Series are free with Fair admission.

2022 New York State Fair Concert Schedule:

  • Aug. 24 at 6 p.m.: Jimmie Allen at Chevy Court
  • Aug. 24 at 8 p.m.: Chevelle at Chevy Park
  • Aug. 25 at 8 p.m.: The Art of Rap featuring Ice-T at Chevy Park
  • Aug. 26 at 6 p.m.: Niko Moon at Chevy Court
  • Aug. 26 at 8 p.m. TLC at Chevy Park
  • Aug. 27 at 6 p.m.: Tesla at Chevy Court
  • Aug. 28 at 8 p.m.: Foreigner at Chevy Park
  • Aug. 29 at 8 p.m.: Boyz II Men at Chevy Park
  • Aug. 30 at 6 p.m.: Big & Rich with Cowboy Troy
  • Aug. 31 at 8 p.m.: Nelly at Chevy Park
  • Sept. 1 at 8 p.m.: Riley Green at Chevy Park
  • Sept. 2 at 1 p.m.: Tai Verdes at Chevy Court
  • Sept. 2 at 6 p.m.: Gin Blossoms at Chevy Court
  • Sept. 2 at 8 p.m.: 24KGoldn at Chevy Park
  • Sept. 3 at 2 p.m.: COIN at Chevy Park
  • Sept. 3 at 8 p.m.: Dropkick Murphys at Chevy Park
  • Sept. 4 at 8 p.m.: City Girls at Chevy Park
  • Sept. 5 at 4 p.m.: Night Ranger at Chevy Court

Charlie Miller is a journalist for syracuse.com and The Post-Standard. You can contact him at 315-382-1984.

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