Award-Winning Country Music Star Added To 2026 Minnesota State Fair Grandstand Lineup

The lineup for the 2026 Minnesota State Fair Grandstand entertainment series is still taking shape, but it didn't include a mainstream country music act - until now!

Joining the likes of acts already announced for this year's Minnesota State Fair, like Weird Al, Bonnie Raitt, Sierra Ferrell, Rod Stewart, and the "It's Iconic" Tour with TLC, Salt-N-Pepa, and En Vogue, is now Brad Paisley.

Fair organizers announced today (April 7) that Brad Paisley is the latest addition to the 2026 schedule, bringing along with him special guest Avery Anna.

Paisley has been one of the most successful solo male acts in country music in the last quarter-century, collecting 3 Grammy Awards, 2 American Music Awards, 15 Academy of Country Music Awards, and 14 Country Music Association Awards, including the major honor of Entertainer of the Year.

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Between his creative lyrics and talented guitar playing, Brad's music is truly one-of-a-kind. Hitting the scene in 1999 with his first single "Who Needs Pictures", Paisley has a huge pile of great music that includes emotional songs like "Whiskey Lullaby" and "When I Get Where I'm Going", and fun and clever songs like "Celebrity", "Ticks", and "Alcohol".

Joining Paisley will be special guest Avery Anna, who has also served as an opening act for performers like Josh Turner, Parmalee, and Martina McBride.

This show featuring Brad Paisley is scheduled for Thursday, September 3, 2026, at the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand with music starting at 7 pm.

Tickets go on sale starting at 10 am on Friday, April 10, via the Minnesota State Fair website.

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This is the 7th show announced for the 2026 Minnesota State Fair Grandstand, with more shows to be announced as this year's fair gets closer! Here's a look at the schedule of who all has been announced so far.