With six number one hits and a Top New Male Vocalist honor to his credit, Rodney Atkins has done just about all there is to do in country music.
And, this summer, he will add to his extensive resume when he plays the Putnam County Fairgrounds on Saturday, July 25. It will mark the first time in the history of the fair a national recording artist has performed. Atkins will be joined by Jake Dodds and Josh Gracin, who was a finalist on American Idol. Tickets will go on sale Friday, March 13 at 10 a.m. at www.putcofair.org. The concert will be held in the outdoor arena on the Fairgrounds property. Tickets will be $50 for the arena, $30 for grandstands and $20 for the hill and tickets are capped at only 3,200.
The announcement came from the Putnam County Fair Board President Craig Allison and Concert Committee Co-Chairs Julia Proctor and Logan Pell.
"Tonight is not just another announcement. It is a milestone for the Putnam County Fair and the entire county. For decades, the county fair has been rooted in agriculture, family tradition, youth programs, and a community celebration. Generations have walked these fairgrounds, shown livestock, enjoyed rides, eaten Legion burgers and created lifelong memories. But, today, we take a bold step forward. Today, we officially announce something that has never been done in the history of the Putnam County Fair. For the first time ever, we are bringing in a nationally touring artist to our fairgrounds. This was a dream that started in a conversation, "Could we do something bigger?" Well, dreams remain dreams if you don't chase them," Allison said.
Atkins has had chart topping songs like "Watching You," "These are my People," "Cleaning this Gun," "Its America," and "Take a Back Road," all songs that portray what life is like in Putnam County, according to Pell.
"His music has consistently celebrated faith, family, perseverance and small town values, all themes that resonate deeply here in Putnam County and with our wonderful county fair," Pell said.
York Automotive is the title sponsor for the event, and Pell said the concert could not happen without community support.
"We can't wait to watch him rock the stage here in Greencastle, Indiana," Pell said.
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