Hutchinson, Kan. — Grammy award winner, Carly Pearce, is coming to the Kansas State Fair, Saturday, September 9. Her top hits include “I Hope You’re Happy Now” (with Lee Brice), “Never Wanted to Be That Girl” (with
Ashley McBryde), “Every Little Thing”, “What He Didn’t Do”, and “Next Girl”.
At age 16, Pearce left her home in Kentucky to take a job at Dollywood. In a full- circle turn of events, iconic superstar and Grand Ole Opry member Dolly Parton extended the coveted invitation to Carly, who was officially inducted by Trisha Yearwood on August 3, 2021.
Pearce’s 2-time Platinum-certified “I Hope You’re Happy Now” with Lee Brice won both the CMA Awards Musical Event of the Year and ACM Awards Music Event of the Year as well as the 2021 ACM Single of the Year. Carly recently took home ACM Awards Female Artist and Music Event of the Year for “Never Wanted to Be That Girl” with Ashley McBryde.
Opening for Pearce is up-and-coming country artist Megan Moroney. Her debut EP, Pistol Made of Roses, includes songs “Tennessee Orange,” “Hair Salon,” “Keep the Flowers,” and “I Love Me.”
Tickets go on sale at 8 a.m. Friday, March 17 at KansasStateFair.com. Anyone signed up for Kansas State Fair emails can get access to tickets with a presale code, starting 8 a.m. on Thursday, March 16. Sign up for emails at https://www.kansasstatefair.com/p/general-information1/email-updates. The show will be Saturday, September 9 at 7:30 p.m.
Ticket Options:
Reserved seating in the Grandstand is $60/$40.
There are several options for an upgraded Grandstand experience:
Mel Hambelton Ford Party Pit
Party alongside the 2023 Grandstand artists! The Mel Hambelton Ford Party Pit gives concertgoers the opportunity to be on the floor, located right in front of the stage. Each ticket is $70.
\Metal & Soul Patio
Get all your friends close to the stage! Reserve a table on our Metal & Soul Patio to enjoy the show from a private table that seats six. Each table is $600.
Metal & Soul Patio with VIP Experience
Want the ultimate VIP treatment? In addition to a reserved table for six on the Metal & Soul Patio, this package provides three beverage coupons per person, complimentary food within the VIP seating area prior to the show, 2 VIP parking passes, and early entrance to the Grandstand. Each table with VIP experience is
$750.
NOTE: Each grandstand ticket includes a gate admission scan. Ticket will be valid on date of event only. Some exclusions apply. Visit KansasStateFair.com to learn more.
To purchase tickets or for more information,
visit https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/12251/kansas-state-fair or call (620) 669-3618.
