The Kansas State Fair is excited to announce a free concert with Season 19 American Idol winner, Chayce Beckham, at the newly sponsored Peoples Bank and Trust Arena, Saturday, Sept. 18 at 7:30 pm.
Chayce Beckham is one of the most buzzed about newcomers in country music today, after winning over millions of hearts while competing on Season 19 of American Idol. From the first audition, judge Katy Perry highlighted how Chayce's gravely vocals sound like “the heart of America.” Chayce ultimately become the first-ever show winner to claim the title with an original song—kickstarting his journey to fulfilling his lifelong dream of becoming a singer, songwriter and entertainer.
The mellow 24-year-old with the alluring rasp recently released his debut song, "23." The song is a semi-autobiographical account of his struggles with alcohol and of the lows it can take a person. After its May release, the song quickly earned the top spot on both the iTunes Country and all genre charts.
“We are tremendously excited to have Chayce here for a free concert at Peoples Bank and Trust Arena,” stated Interim General Manager, Ed Berger.“Combined with the Nelly and Willie Jones concerts earlier in the day, we feel this will help make the last Saturday of the Fair a huge success!”
This FREE concert at the newly named Peoples Bank and Trust Arena will have the same beverage amenities available during the show as the grandstands. Beer sales in the arena will start at 6 p.m. and end at the conclusion of the show. Food vendors will also be available nearby. Seating is first come, first serve. Fairgoers will be able to stand in front of the stage or take a seat in the stands.
Beckham’s concert is sponsored by DSI – AT&T Authorized Dealer.
Tickets for all other concerts, which will take place at the Nex-Tech Wireless Grandstand, can be purchased at the Fair’s ticket office at 2000 N. Poplar, Hutchinson; by calling 620-669-3618 or by visiting kansasstatefair.com and clicking on “Buy Tickets.”