FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 13, 2015, 9 am
Media Contact:
Tammy Samuel
Marketing Coordinator
Lancaster Event Center
402-441-6545, extension 19
[email protected]
Lancaster County Super Fair announces
Country Superstar Easton Corbin LIVE in concert
LINCOLN, NE – The Lancaster County Super Fair announced today that top country
artist Easton Corbin will perform live during the Lancaster County Super Fair on
Thursday, August 6th in the Muhlbach Motorsports Complex. This marks the return of
major national touring acts to the fair. Radio station KX96.9 is the presenting sponsor
for the concert. The “backyard party” style outdoor concert will be held rain or shine
with a backup indoor location on the fairgrounds. The concert will be a unique, intimate
experience with approximately 2,000 reserved bleacher seating facing the stage and
3,000 general admission standing room in front of the stage down in the “pit”. New
country artist Olivia Lane will open the show. Tickets will be on sale Friday, April 17th at
10 am and are priced at $20 through June 30th or while tickets last. Any remaining
tickets will increase to $25 starting July 1st. To purchase tickets and find more
information, visit www.lancastereventcenter.com or www.kzkx.com. Tickets are also
available at the Lancaster Event Center office at 4100 N. 84th Street (84th & Havelock
Streets). The office is open Monday-Friday 7:30 am to 5 pm.
ABOUT EASTON CORBIN
Easton broke onto the scene with #1 hits "A Little More Country Then That" and "Roll
With It", and his current smash hit "Baby Be My Love Song" is pushing to the top of the
Billboard Country chart. He is the first country male artist in 17 years to have his first two
consecutive singles reach No. 1. He also won all of the Breakthrough Artist awards in
2010 at the American Country Awards— Artist of the Year, Breakthrough Artist, as well
as Single of the Year, while Billboard named him the Top New Country Artist of 2010.
His third and latest album, It’s About to Get Real, is set to be released soon and is
expected to be a hit. As a former 4-H and FFA member, Corbin recently partnered with
Ram® Truck brand and FFA to celebrate the “Year of the Farmer” by visiting and
performing for FFA members in numerous cities along his Fall/Winter tour route. To
learn more, visit eastoncorbin.com or www.facebook.com/eastoncorbin.
ABOUT OLIVIA LANE
Opening act Olivia Lane has been compared to Jennifer Nettles and Sara Evans; she
brings a unique style of energetic modern country to her show. Lane is a Macy’s Rising
iHeart Radio Star and has opened for prominent musical acts such as Wynonna. For
more information on Olivia, visit olivialane.com.
CONCERT DETAILS
The “backyard party” style outdoor concert will be held rain or shine in the Muhlbach Motorsports
Complex on the east side of the fairgrounds with a backup rain location inside Pavilion 4 nearby. Olivia
Lane will start the show off at 8:30 pm with Easton Corbin to follow. The doors will open at 7:00 pm, and
concert goers are invited to come early to find a good parking spot, enjoy the fair, secure your desired
viewing spot while enjoying some barbecue & fair food vendors, and beverages! The concert will be a
unique, intimate experience with approximately 2,000 reserved bleacher seating facing the stage and
3,000 general admission standing room in front of the stage down in the “pit”. Limited grass and berms
are available for those that wish to bring blankets. No outside food, beverages, chairs, coolers, umbrellas,
weapons of any kind nor backpacks will be allowed. In addition to blankets, small purses and small
camera or video devices are allowed. To enter the fairgrounds, there is $2/person gate admission (or
bring free gate admission tickets from a fair ticket sponsor) and a $5 cash per car parking fee.
About the Lancaster County Super Fair
The 2015 Lancaster County Super Fair runs from Thursday, July 30 th through Saturday, August 8th. The
Super Fair is an annual showcase of community exhibits and entertainment for all ages with unique daily
themes and activities. Our fair continues to grow with thousands of entries from over 700 4-H and FFA
and 500 open class exhibitors. In addition to Easton Corbin, this year’s highlights include two nights of
monster trucks, a demolition derby, figure eight races, new apple pie baking, equipment rodeo & roping
contests, and free nightly local band performances. The Super Fair is one of the largest county fairs in the
country, attracting nearly 200,000 visitors. For a full list of attractions & events and more information, visit
www.superfair.org over the coming months.
About the Lancaster Event Center
The Lancaster Event Center is located on the east side of Lincoln, Nebraska and known as the Midwest’s
premier multi-use facility and home of the Lancaster County Super Fair and over 225 other events
annually. Key features include 400,000 square feet across five inter-connected buildings, full catering and
food/beverage service, 200-site campground, 160 acre fairgrounds with ample, convenient parking.
Founded in 2001 by the Lancaster County Agricultural Society, the Lancaster Event Center, a 501(c)(3)
non-profit is a key contributor to the county’s youth, culture and economy by providing a professional,
friendly and fun event experience while showcasing the unique agricultural heritage of Lancaster County.
For additional information, visit lancastereventcenter.com or call 402-441-6545.