In between tour dates, Brooks and Dunn are collaborating on another album, set for a 2001 release. She got back on the North American road in January. Clint Black is back. Pam Tillis opens the show for Black. There is much more in store for music fans at the WFMS Free Stage and other locations throughout the fairgrounds.
Offerings range from Mexican mariachi to Southern gospel.
Plenty of new fair features have been added this year. Sideburned impersonators curl their lips and swivel their hips in their best approximation of The King during the Elvis Extravaganza 2-6 p.m. Aug. 20 on the Main Street Stage. The pygmy pullers compete for prizes in this official championship event. Fair favorites have returned. Farrow Amusements brings back its mega-thrills midway for the 14th year.