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February 28, 2025

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DU QUOIN, IL – Gabby Barrett will take the stage at the Du Quoin State Fair Grandstand to close out the 2025 Fair on Monday, September 1. Barrett’s debut single "I Hope" ruled the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for a record-breaking 27 weeks, making her the youngest artist with a #1 debut on country radio in over two decades.

“If you haven’t had the chance to yet, now is the time to see Gabby Barrett perform,” said Jerry Costello II, Director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture. “We’re lucky to bring such an unstoppable force in country music to the Du Quoin State Fair Grandstand stage.”

Surpassing 3 billion global career streams, Barrett has stacked major accolades like Billboard Women in Music 2022’s Rising Star Award, 2021 CMT Artists of the Year, and the iHeartRadio Titanium Award.

Beginning the next chapter after a record-setting career launch and the start of her family, her current single “Glory Days” soaks up a moment of simple perfection that mirrors her real life.

“We couldn’t be more excited to have Gabby Barrett perform in Du Quoin,” said Du Quoin State Fair Manager Luke Davison. “Our Grandstand lineup features something for everyone - from music to car and harness racing. We’re ready for the best 11 days of summer.”

Tickets for the Gabby Barrett concert will be available Monday, March 3 beginning at 10 a.m. via Ticketmaster.

The Du Quoin State Fair runs from August 22 - September 1. To learn more, visit dsf.illinois.gov/.