Tickets on sale to general public Friday, June 21, 10 a.m.
Palmer, Alaska – Grammy-nominated, platinum-selling Christian supergroup, the Newsboys, are the latest addition to the line-up at the Alaska State Fair’s 2019 AT&T Concert Series. Tickets go on sale to the general public starting at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 21.
The Newsboys have defined Christian music for more than two decades. Along the way, they’ve sold more than 10 million units and amassed eight gold certifications, 33 #1 radio hits, four Grammy nominations, two American Music Award nominations and multiple Dove Awards. Their latest album, United, debuted in May of this year, featuring the hit single, “Greatness of Our God.” Opening for Newsboys is Adam Agee, former front man to the iconic Christian Rock group Audio Adrenaline.
Beginning at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 21, Newsboys tickets will be available:
- Online at alaskastatefair.org and print at home.
- On the Fair’s Facebook page, www.facebook.com/alaskastatefair.
- On a mobile phone.
The Newsboys join the 10 previously announced concerts: all-vocal country band Home Free on August 22, multi-platinum rockers Shinedown on August 23, hot country act Dustin Lynch on August 24, iconic classic rock band KANSAS on August 25, soul/rock/pop powerhouse Tower of Power on August 28, eclectic Slightly Stoopid on August 29, Celtic punk rockers Dropkick Murphys on August 30, platinum-selling country artist Cole Swindell on August 31, comedian Jeff Foxworthy on September 1, and distinctive singer/songwriter Elle King on September 2. Tickets for these shows are currently available on the Fair website, alaskastatefair.org. All concerts take place rain or shine at the ConocoPhillips Borealis Theatre on the fairgrounds.
Once again, the Fair will offer the option to purchase concert tickets including Fair admission.The included admission is at a discounted price and good any day of the Fair. Concert tickets including Fair admission must be purchased by August 21. Concert-only tickets are still available for fairgoers who already have admission. Details on ticket options and pricing are available on the Fair website. Convenience fees apply on all concert ticket purchases.
Visit the Fair website, alaskastatefair.org, for additional information on the confirmed concerts, and watch for the final 2019 concert announcement. For more information, please contact MK Keefe, marketing and communications manager, at [email protected] or 907-746-7166.
Called “one of country’s leading new contenders,” the 27-year-old Asheville, North Carolina native released his critically acclaimed debut album This One’s for You in June. The album came out at No. 1 on the Billboard Country Albums chart and has already achieved RIAA-Gold certification.