Daughtry has released four studio albums, scored four No. 1 hits, garnered four Grammy nominations, earned four American Music Awards, sold more than 8.2 million albums and 16 million singles worldwide, and sold out concerts around the globe. Daughtry’s self-titled debut was the fastest-selling rock debut in Soundscan history and its follow up, “Leave This Town,” marked the quintet’s second consecutive No. 1 album. Daughtry’s third album, “Break The Spell,” was certified gold within four weeks of its release while their last studio effort, “Baptized,” produced the certified gold single, “Waiting For Superman.”

The Fair also announced the following shows, scheduled for 2 p.m. on their respective dates:

• Braiden Sunshine and Chance Pena, teenaged pop and folk-rock singers who met via the musical competition TV show, “The Voice.” Sunshine was a semi-finalist in season 9, while Pena cracked the top 24 this season. They perform on Friday, Aug. 26.
• Natalie La Rose, the Amsterdam-born R&B singer who walked up to rap star Flo Rida and told him they were going to work together, and she was right. She is currently touring with Flo Rida and performs Sept. 1, the same day he performs at 8 p.m. Her 2015 debut single, “Somebody” (feat. Jeremih), hit the top 10.
• Blues Hall of Famer Robert Cray, the master musician whose string of hits in the 80’s such as “Smoking Gun” and “Don’t Be Afraid Of The Dark,” helped bring blues to the masses and earned him five Grammy awards. He performs Sept. 4.

The final lineup for Chevy Court:

• Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Aug. 25 at 2 p.m.
• Kesha, Aug. 25 at 8 p.m.
• Sunshine and Pena, Aug 26 at 2 p.m.
• Toto, Aug. 26 at 8 p.m.
• MAGIC!, Aug. 27 at 2 p.m.
• Dashboard Confessional, Aug. 27 at 8 p.m.
• Air Supply, Aug. 28 at 2 p.m.
• Bruce Hornsby and The Noisemakers, Aug. 28 at 8 p.m.
• Herman’s Hermits, Aug. 29 at 2 p.m.
• Brian Wilson presents “Pet Sounds” - Celebrating the 50th Anniversary with special guests Al Jardine and Blondie Chaplin, Aug. 29 at 8 p.m.
• Survivor, Aug. 30 at 2 p.m.
• The Commodores, Aug. 30 at 8 p.m.
• Macy Gray, Aug. 31 at 2 p.m.
• Three Days Grace, Aug. 31 at 8 p.m.
• Natalie La Rose, Sept. 1 at 2 p.m.
• Flo Rida, Sept. 1 at 8 p.m.
• A Tribe Called Red, Sept. 2 at 2 p.m.
• Culture Club, Sept. 2 at 8 p.m.
• X Ambassadors, Sept. 3 at 2 p.m.
• Rachel Platten with A Great Big World, Sept. 3 at 8 p.m.
• Robert Cray, Sept. 4 at 2 p.m.
• Daughtry, Sept. 4 at 8 p.m.
• Chicago, Sept. 5 at 6 p.m.

About the Great New York State Fair
The New York State Fair, operated by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, runs from August 25 to September 5, 2016. The Fair’s mission, reflected in its theme, “Summer’s Best In Show!,” is to showcase the best of New York agriculture while providing top-quality entertainment.

In addition to the annual New York State Fair, the Fairgrounds host dozens of agricultural events throughout the year, including some of the Northeast’s most prestigious horse and livestock shows.

The home of the Great New York State Fair is a 375-acre exhibit and entertainment complex that operates all year. A year-round schedule of events is available on the Fair’s website. Find The Great New York State Fair on Facebook, follow @NYSFair on Twitter, and enjoy photos from the Fair at Flickr.com/photos/nysfair. Also, New Yorkers are invited to send their ideas for the Great New York State Fair at statefairideas@agriculture.ny.gov.

Media Contacts:
Jola Szubielski
Public Information Officer
NYS Department of Agriculture & Markets
518-457-0752

Dave Bullard
Public Relations
New York State Fair
315-487-7711 x 1377