The Henderson County Fair Board is thrilled to announce the 2026 concert lineup at the fairgrounds! On Saturday, August 1, in Stronghurst, Illinois, the spotlight shines on headliner Drew Baldridge. Hailing from Illinois, Baldridge has made history—his breakout hit, “She’s Somebody’s Daughter,” became the first independently released debut single to reach No. 1 on the Country Aircheck/Mediabase chart, released on his own Lyric Ridge Records. The now RIAA Gold-certified ballad has earned over 1.1 billion streams and impressions, and stands as the highest-charting self-funded song ever on the Billboard Country Airplay chart.
Building on that success, Baldridge signed with BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville/Stoney Creek and followed up with his second Top 10 single, “Tough People.” His latest release, “Get Me Gone,” featuring Emily Ann Roberts, teases even more great music to come.
Baldridge was recently named to the CRS New Faces Class of 2025, selected as an iHeart On the Verge artist, and honored as MusicRow’s Independent Artist of the Year.
Opening the show are Jake and Mikayla, a talented married duo from Central Illinois. Their energetic country performances blend Outlaw, Rockabilly, Gospel, Bluegrass, and more, promising an engaging start to the evening.
Stick around after the concert for an exclusive after-party at the fairgrounds featuring Headfirst, a local favorite! This lively three-piece band delivers fan favorites from every genre and has performed alongside national acts like Def Leppard, Poison, ZZ Top, and more.
The concert will be held at the Henderson County Fairgrounds in Stronghurst, Illinois. Gates open at 5 PM with food trucks ready to serve, and the show kicks off at 7:30 PM. General Admission and Party Pit tickets go on sale Friday, January 16, at 8 AM at www.hendersoncofair.com.
***Courtesy of Leon Edwards, Edwards Marketing***
