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Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Snoop Dogg, Sheryl Crow and more: Full lineup for the 2025 Illinois State Fair
Music fans can now see the full lineup of artists who will be performing at the state fair in August. Nine recognizable musicians and bands are coming to Springfield. Here's who will be performing at the fair that runs from Aug. 7 to Aug. 17. Country star Jake Owen can boast 10 No. 1 singles and more than 2.5 billion U.S. on-demand streams. He will take the stage in Springfield on Friday, Aug. 8. Owen is the most recent performer to be announced. Tickets go on sale Saturday, May 17 at 10 a.m. via Ticketmaster. 'August 8 is Agriculture Day at the Illinois State Fair, and this is the perfect way to celebrate,' stated Jerry Costello II, Director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture. 'Country artists are a crowd favorite in central Illinois," he added. Owen released his first studio album in 2006. More: Part of the fabric of the Midwest: Central Illinois county fairs kick off in late May The Black Crowes debuted in 1990 and have sold over 30 million albums worldwide. The blues-rock band will perform on Saturday, Aug. 9. 'The Black Crowes represent the kind of powerhouse talent that makes the Illinois State Fair's Grandstand lineup stand out year after year,' Costello II stated. The group formed in Atlanta, Georgia. People Magazine called Moroney "Country's New Darling" and the Illinois State Fair billed her as bringing "emo cowgirl charm" to the fair. The Georgia-native claims nearly two billion global streams. "The Illinois State Fair has a long tradition of showcasing artists early in their careers," Costello II stated. "She has a bright future in Country music." Moroney will perform on Sunday, Aug. 10. Sheryl Crow is a nine-time Grammy winner with a soft rock or alternative rock-style. She will perform on Tuesday, Aug. 12. Crow last performed at the state fair in 1996 in a performance with John Hiatt. 'Her music lifts people up, brings them together, and we can't wait for that to happen at the Illinois State Fair,' Costello II stated. More: Farmers markets will soon open in the Springfield area. Here's what to know. Snoop Dogg, the American rapper who has sold over 37 million albums worldwide and released 20 studio albums since 1993, will perform in Springfield on Wednesday, Aug. 13. He previously performed at the fair in 2019. Clark said the rapper reaches music fans of multiple generations. Country star Brad Paisley has won three GRAMMYs, two American Music Awards, 15 Academy of Country Music Awards, and 14 Country Music Association Awards. He will perform in Springfield on Thursday, Aug. 14. Paisley performed at the fair in 2017 and 2013. 'Brad Paisley's music celebrates family, tradition, and good times — values that align perfectly with what the Fair is all about,' Clark stated. "Known for their boundary-defying fusion of pop, indie, electronic, alternative, and rock, Drew Taggart and Alex Pall have consistently shaped the landscape of popular music," the fair said in a news release. The Chainsmokers will perform on Friday, Aug. 15. The group's debut album in 2017 reached the #1 spot on the Billboard 200, followed by critically acclaimed releases Sick Boy, World War Joy, and 2022's So Far So Good, which marked their fourth #1 debut on the Billboard Top Dance/Electronic Albums Chart. 'We are always looking to bring the best entertainment to Springfield, and The Chainsmokers are one of the biggest names in music today,' Clark stated. 'Their ability to blend genres and engage audiences of all ages makes them the perfect addition to our Grandstand lineup.' Def Leppard, an English rock or heavy metal group that became popular in the 1980s, has sold over 110 million albums. They were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2019. Def Leppard will perform on Saturday, Aug. 16. 'Def Leppard has a catalog that's spans so many years, and it has so many cross generational appeals,' said Illinois State Fair Manager Rebecca Clark. Turnpike Troubadours is an American country music band from Oklahoma that started making music in 2005. They will perform Sunday, Aug. 17. The Turnpike Troubadours has achieved 1.5 billion streams globally. 'Turnpike Troubadours perform a unique kind of music that we are happy to have at the Illinois State Fair,' Costello II stated. 'This band will feel right at home here in central Illinois.' Tom Ackerman covers breaking news and trending news along with general news for the Springfield State Journal-Register. He can be reached at tackerman@ This article originally appeared on State Journal-Register: 2025 Illinois State Fair: Full lineup announced for this year's fair
USA Today
15-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Michigan football has surprising transfer portal entry in RB Benjamin Hall
Michigan football has surprising transfer portal entry in RB Benjamin Hall Just days after meeting with the Michigan football media to discuss his role in spring ball and the upcoming season, one player is on the move -- perhaps surprisingly. Though he wasn't expected to be one of the starters, Georgia-native Ben Hall -- who starred in the spring game two years ago as a true freshman running back -- was anticipated to be a big part of the Wolverines' plans as the third back to see the field behind Alabama transfer Justice Haynes and sophomore Jordan Marshall. Hall started in the ReliaQuest Bowl against the Crimson Tide but mustered only 28 yards on 16 carries. And it appears that he's on his way out the door as he was announced to be entering the transfer portal when it opens this week. Hall will have three years of eligibility as he redshirted his freshman year. Without him, the Wolverines are getting a little thin at the position, but can expect either second-year tailback Micah Ka'apana or freshmen Donovan Johnson (who is early enrolled) or Japser Parker to pick up some of the load left behind by Hall's departure. The Wolverines lost both running back starters from a year ago in Kalel Mullings and Donovan Edwards, who have both exhausted their eligibility. They also lost backup Tavierre Dunlap, who transferred to Eastern Michigan, and Cole Cabana, who transferred to Western Michigan after originally committing to Minnesota. Fans will get to see Haynes, Marshall, Ka'apana, and Johnson on Saturday in the annual spring game held at The Big House.
Yahoo
11-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
4 Tigers pick up All-ACC honors
CLEMSON, S.C. (WSPA) – Four members of the Clemson men's basketball team picked up All-ACC honors after a historic season that saw the Tigers post a record number of wins. Chase Hunter and Ian Schieffelin got nods from the All-Conference teams while Jaeden Zackery and Viktor Lakhin were recognized by the league Monday. Senior guard Hunter received his first postseason honor after being named to the All-ACC First Team. The honor makes it three years straight a Tiger has earned the award (PJ Hall, 2024; Hunter Tyson, 2023). Hunter leads Clemson in scoring with 16.0 points per game, 2.9 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.4 steals and 0.4 blocks. He is one of just two players in the country to average 16 points and shoot at least .470/.410/.870 from the field, three and free throw line. The Atlanta, Georgia-native is just two points behind sixth all-time at Clemson in scoring with 1,724 points. He is sixth all-time in assists (430). Schieffelin went from last year's league Most Improved Player to earning a spot on the All-ACC Second Team in his senior season. He is averaging a career-best 12.9 points per game to go with 9.3 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game. Schieffelin's 11 double-doubles this season has put him on pace for another 300 rebound season. He is currently seventh in school history with 852 rebounds in a career. Boston College transfer Zackery was named to the ACC All-Defensive Team and comes in third in the league in steals (61) with an average 1.97 per game. His 61 steals so far is 10th all-time in school history for a single season. Lahkin picked up an All-ACC Honorable Mention after posting a career-high 11.6 points per game and a 38.3% three-point percentage. He also posted career numbers on defense with 49 blocks and 32 steals. Clemson opens the ACC Tournament Thursday, March 13 at 9:30 p.m. The Tigers will play the winner of SMU and Syracuse/Florida State. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
