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Syracuse,
NY – July 2024 / NewsmakerAlert: The
Great New York State Fair will welcome one of country music’s most
successful artists as Crystal Gayle joins the list of Grammy winners
set to entertain fairgoers this summer. Gayle, renowned for her brilliance
in the entertainment industry, will perform at Chevy Court on August
28 at 1:00 PM.
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Gayle
had a meteoric debut after her first single, “I’ve Cried the Blue Right
Out of My Eyes,” written by her sister Loretta Lynn, landed a spot on the
Top 25 on the national country music charts in the 1970s. Her first album
featured hit songs “Wrong Road Again,” and her first number one single
“I’ll Get Over You”.
Since then, she has authored
over twenty number one hits and has been recognized numerous times by various
outlets, including The Grammys, The Country Music Association, The Academy
of Country Music, The American Music Awards, and The American Music Operators
Association. Gayle’s success and impact on country music was further solidified
in 2017 after she was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry by Lynn. In 2019,
Gayle won a Cliffie Stone Pioneer Award from The Academy of Country Music
for her lifetime achievements in country music. To top it off, in 2009,
Gayle received her own star on the legendary Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Gayle introduced country
music to new audiences throughout the world with her warm and captivating
voice and her signature long hair. She has repeatedly toured in the United
States, Japan, England, Canada, Ireland, Germany, Spain, Sweden, Finland,
Holland, Australia, and eastern Asia. Putting her music aside, in the late
70s Gayle was also the star of her very own one-hour prime time special
on CBS television, hosted a concert special on HBO, and starred in her
own Christmas special from Sweden. She has made many guest appearances
on specials and talk shows, including Bob Hope’s “On the Road to China,”
that similarly solidified her stardom.
In 1988, Crystal Gayle was
awarded the “Celebration of Light Award”, recognizing her generous and
charitable dedication to special causes. She recorded the official theme
song for the Make-A-Wish Foundation and served as co-host for the Arthritis
Foundation’s telethon for three years. She has recorded two inspirational
albums, which led her to be inducted into the Christian Music Hall of Fame
in 2009 and a Grammy nomination for her album “Someday.” Gayle’s album,
“In My Arms”, a collection of children’s lullabies, her visit to Sesame
Street to sing with Big Bird, and her performance of “Did You Know” on
the tribute album to Mr. Rogers won a Grammy and exemplified her love for
children.
“We’re so excited to have
someone of the caliber of Crystal Gayle perform as part of Women’s Day
at The Fair this summer. Her impact within the music industry and pop culture
has been enormous and she continues to pave the way for the up-and-coming
artists,” said Fair Director, Julie LaFave. “With a handful of acts
left to announce, we’re really looking forward to the entertainment lineup
that we’ve put together and can’t wait to feel the energy this summer in
Chevy Court and Suburban Park.”
The Fair starts Wednesday,
August 21, and runs through Labor Day, Monday, September 2.
All concerts and grounds entertainment are included in the price of admission,
making The Great New York State Fair one of the most affordable state fairs
in the country. Admission tickets, parking, and passes for The Fair’s famous
Midway went on sale as of Tuesday, July 16
and can be purchased by visiting The
Great New York State Fair’s website. Admission tickets are $8 for adults
while admission is free for children under 12 and senior citizens aged
65 and older. Fairgoers can also purchase a Frequent Fairgoer pass for
$25, which provides admission to all 13-days of The Fair’s run. Parking
is $12 per vehicle.
In total, The Fair’s Chevrolet
Music Series will feature 39 national recording acts. There will be a daily
1 p.m. and 6 p.m. concert at Chevy Court (located near Gate 1),
and a daily 8 p.m. concert at Suburban Park (located on the western
end of the Fairgrounds, beyond the Midway).
All concerts announced so
far are provided below. Fair staff will continue to update schedules on
the Fair’s website at pages dedicated to Chevy
Court and Suburban
Park.
Chevy Court:
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Wednesday, August 21 – 1:00
p.m. – Chubby Checker
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Wednesday, August 21 – 6:00
p.m. – 90s Rewind: Iconic Digital Underground, Tone Loc, & Color Me
Badd
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Thursday, August 22 – 1:00 p.m.
– RVSHVD
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Thursday, August 22 – 6:00 p.m.
– Ace Frehley
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Friday, August 23 – 1:00 p.m.
– Sophie B. Hawkins
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Friday, August 23 – 6:00 p.m.
– Sister Sledge
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Saturday, August 24 – 1:00 p.m.
– Kidz Bop
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Saturday, August 24 – 6:00 p.m.
– Ying Yang Twins
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Sunday, August 25 – 1:00 p.m.
– The Elders
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Sunday, August 25 – 6:00 p.m.
– Dax
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Monday, August 26 – 1:00 p.m.
– Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone
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Monday, August 26 – 6:00 p.m.
– CAIN
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Tuesday, August 27 – 1:00 p.m.
– Little Anthony and the Imperials
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Tuesday, August 27 – 6:00 p.m.
– Blue Öyster Cult
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Wednesday, August 28 – 1:00
p.m. – Crystal Gayle
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Wednesday, August 28 – 6:00
p.m. – Danielle Ponder
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Thursday, August 29 – 6:00 p.m.
– Chapel Hart
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Friday, Aug. 30 – 1:00 p.m.
– The Cleverlys
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Friday, August 30 – 6:00 p.m.
– Josh Ross
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Friday, August 30 – 9:00 p.m.
– DJ Swiftie
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Saturday, August 31 – 12:00-10:00
p.m. – JAMS Funk Fest 202
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Sunday, September 1 – 1:00 p.m.
– Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour
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Sunday, September 1 – 6:00 p.m.
– Snow Tha Product
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Monday, Sept. 2 – 12:00 &
4:00 p.m. – Journey From the Heart
Suburban Park:
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Wednesday, August 21 – 8:00
p.m. – Joey Fatone and AJ McLean
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Thursday, August 22 – 8:00 p.m.
– Warren Zeiders
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Friday, August 23 – 8:00 p.m.
– TLC
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Saturday, August 24 – 8:00 p.m.
– Chevelle
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Sunday, August 25 – 8:00 p.m.
– Dropkick Murphys
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Monday, August 26 – 8:00 p.m.
– Megan Moroney
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Tuesday, August 27 – 8:00 p.m.
– Stephen Sanchez
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Wednesday, August 28 – 8:00
p.m. – Joan Jett and The Blackhearts
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Thursday, August 29 – 8:00 p.m.
– Flo Rid
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Friday, August 30 – 8:00 p.m.
– Big Boi
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Saturday, August 31 – 8:00 p.m.
– Brian Kelley
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Monday, Sept. 2 – 6:00 p.m.
– Jackyl
Founded in 1841, the Great
New York State Fair showcases the best of New York agriculture, provides
top-quality entertainment, and is a key piece of the state’s CNY
Rising strategy of growing the Central New York economy through tourism.
It is the oldest fair in the United States and is consistently recognized
as being among the top five state fairs in the nation.
The New
York State Fairgrounds is a 375-acre exhibit and entertainment complex
that operates all year. Audiences are encouraged to learn more about the
Great New York State Fair online, browse photos on Flickr,
and follow the fun on Facebook,
Twitter,
and Instagram.
Media Contact:
Jola
Szubielski
Department of Agriculture
& Markets
Public Information Officer
518-457-0752
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