Lainey Wilson at the Illinois State Fair
Sat, Aug 15 , 2026 • 8:00pm - 11:00pm
801 E Sangamon Ave, Springfield, IL 62794
Country superstar Lainey Wilson performs at the Illinois State Fair on August 15th
Country music trailblazer Lainey Wilson is taking over the world, capturing the hearts of fans, the excitement of the industry and the respect of her peers. Her monumental rise continues recently winning four awards at the 2025 ACM Awards—Entertainer of the Year (second consecutive win), Female Artist of the Year (third consecutive win), Album of the Year and Artist-Songwriter of the Year—while her new single, "Somewhere Over Laredo," was the most added at country radio at impact and earned her biggest first day of streaming to date (1.16M). Wilson is currently in the midst of her sold-out Whirlwind World Tour, which spans across Europe and North America.
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