Kentucky native Eddie Montgomery headlines Kentucky State Fair

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Eddie Montgomery of the well-known country band, Montgomery Gentry is heading home this summer.

Montgomery will be co-headlining the first day of the Kentucky State Fair on Thursday, August 15. Joining him on stage will be another popular band, Lonestar. The Texas-native band won the Academy of Country Music award for top new vocal group/duet in 1996.

For the first time in over six years, the Kentucky State Fair will be hosting a double-headlining performance for their Texas Roadhouse Concert Series.

Entertainment acts will start on August 15 and continue through the conclusion of the fair, which will be Sunday, August 25.

Tickets are available online for $8 and include admission to all entertainment acts.

For more information on the Kentucky State Fair visit their website here.