Kenny Rogers booked to play AL

Country music icon Kenny Rogers will perform in Albert Lea during the 2013 Freeborn County Fair.

Tickets for reserved seats went on sale last Friday at the fair office for the grandstand entertainment, which will be Tuesday through Saturday night of the fair, July 30-Aug. 3.

All but the Tuesday night performer has been announced; however, Mike Woitas with the Freeborn County Fair Board said the board hopes to announce the final artist at the end of April.

The following is a brief description of the remaining lineup:

• On Wednesday, July 31, country music band Sawyer Brown will perform.

The band, which performed at the Freeborn County Fair in 2005, has produced 20 studio albums and won numerous country music awards in the 1990s.

• On Thursday, Aug. 1, up-and-coming country musician Dustin Lynch will perform.

Woitas said Lynch has had two hits within the top 20 of the country music charts, including single “Cowboys and Angels.” He will be touring with Keith Urban and Little Big Town in 2013.

• On Friday, Aug. 2, Rogers will sing.

A performer for more than five decades, Rogers has received hundreds of awards for his music, including three Grammys, 11 People’s Choice Awards and 18 American Music Awards.

Woitas said thus far this concert has been the most requested by people seeking tickets.

• On Saturday, Aug. 3, country music artist Chris Cagle will perform.

Cagle made his debut on the Billboard charts with single “My Love Goes On and On” in 2000.

Reserve tickets for the shows are $25 per seat per show, except for the Rogers concert, which will be $35 per seat.

Tickets can be purchased by calling the fair office at 507-373-6965.

SportsPlus

Mower County

Minnesota families urged to get young children caught up on vaccines

Mower County

Eichorn pleads not guilty to federal solicitation charge

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Austin man charged with murder, manslaughter in drug-related death

Mower County

County honors Harren Gjersvik, say goodbye

Mower County

Application period opens Wednesday to fill Ward Three vacancy

Mower County

PHOTOS: Protesters hold Hands Off Social Security rally Monday night

Mower County

Austin Area Arts names its 2025 Austin ArtWorks Festival featured artist

News

Minnesota lawmakers return for the last leg of session. Here’s what to watch

Business

Austin Utilities recognized for reliable electric service to the community

Education

Speaking of which …

Mower County

Free entrance to Minnesota state parks and recreation areas on Saturday, April 26

Business

Independent Bookstores Day celebrates its 12th anniversary

Education

Local 4-H’ers compete at 4-H State Project Bowl

Mower County

Volunteers needed for LIFE’s Beer, Bacon & Beignets event

Mower County

Hands Off Social Security rally Monday

Mower County

Mower County 4-H celebrates volunteers during National Volunteer Week

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Convictions: April 7-14

News

Fire destroys at least 10 structures on Minnesota Renaissance Festival grounds

News

Minn. license centers see long wait times as Real ID deadline nears

News

Report: Majority of Minnesota’s power is carbon free, but renewable growth has slowed

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Man arrested for threats against the Post Office

Mower County

Adult Easter egg planned for Saturday at Lansing Corners

News

Mayo Clinic changes name of its DEI office citing ‘recent national events’

News

Your Real ID questions answered