Expect an extra large influx of Scotty McCreery fans at next year's N.C. State Fair. Fair officials announced this morning that the Garner-based "American Idol" winner will perform at Dorton Arena during the 2012 fair.
Scotty will play the fair on Monday, October 15, but tickets for the concert will go on sale next week. And with that, the Department of Agriculture just took care of your Christmas shopping!
Scotty performed in last week's Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade, and his first cd, "Clear As Day," recently went gold. Scotty also performs in tonight's "CMA Country Christmas" special, which airs on ABC at 9 p.m.
From Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler: “It may be a little early to be thinking about next year’s fair, but we think Scotty tickets will make the perfect gift for country music lovers on your shopping list. We’re excited to have our hometown winner perform at the State Fair next year.”
The $25 tickets go on sale Monday morning (December 5) at 11 a.m. and there's a six-ticket limit per buyer. Visit www.ncstatefair.org to buy the tickets.
The rest of the concert lineup for next year's fair, which runs October 11-21, will be announced in the summer.
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Scotty McCreary Journal
Thu, 12/01/2011 - 16:29 — outhousecatWhen did the N&O become the Scotty McCreary Journal? Is next year's fair schedule really above-the-fold front page news?
Please, give us a break from the 24/7 coverage.
No Fiddling Around
Thu, 12/01/2011 - 14:14 — proctorWho is going to play fiddle for Scotty at the State Fair next year?
David McKnight