DAVENPORT, Iowa — The Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds announced two new additions to the 2023 grandstand lineup Thursday, June 14.
Country artists Austin Snell and Tyler Farr will perform at the pre-fair concert. They replace Jimmie Allen, who was dropped from his label following a second sexual assault lawsuit Tuesday, according to the Associated Press.
Here's the current schedule:
- Monday, July 31: Pre-fair concert with Austin Snell and Tyler Farr
- Tuesday, Aug. 1: Sam Hunt
- Wednesday, Aug. 2: Jordan Davis
- Thursday, Aug. 3: LUDACRIS and Lil Jon
- Friday, Aug. 4: Three Days Grace
- Saturday, Aug. 5: Limp Bizkit
- Sunday, Aug. 6: HARDY
Several other artists have been added to the lineup since the initial announcement last November. Country artist Jordan Davis, rap artists LUDACRIS and Lil Jon and alternative rock band Three Days Grace join existing headliners.
Austin Snell is a rising artist, whose debut single "Excuse the Mess" in 2022 experimented with a grunge country sound. He has been supported by the SiriusXM Artist Accelerator program, distributing his music to a wider audience.
Tyler Farr's first album "Redneck Crazy" launched him onto the scene in 2013. He has since earned three No. 1 singles across two albums and two EPs.
Jordan Davis debuted in 2018 with his album "Home State" and three consecutive No. 1 singles. He is currently touring for his most recent EP and is scheduled to join Luke Combs' tour.
Rap artist and actor LUDACRIS is an experienced musician, debuting on a major label in 2000 with "Back for the First Time." He has been awarded for his roles in the "Fast and Furious" film series and his Southern hip hop style.
Lil Jon is a career rap artist and producer who popularized the "crunk" genre. He has won dozens of awards for singles like "Turn Down for What" and "Yeah!"
Three Days Grace is a rock band from Canada that released its first self-titled album in 2003. Their seven albums have been described as alternative rock, alternative metal, and nu metal.
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