Multi-Platinum Country Artist Russell Dickerson to Perform at the Du Quoin State Fair

DU QUOIN, IL - The Du Quoin State Fair is proud to announce that country star Russell Dickerson will take the Grandstand stage on Saturday, September 5, 2026, bringing his high-energy, feel-good country hits to one of Southern Illinois' biggest summer traditions.

As a multi-Platinum headliner, Dickerson has spent the past decade carving out a unique space in country music. With an exponentially growing fan base and a reputation for electric live performances, he continues to build momentum with the release of his fourth studio album, Famous Back Home. Blending the heartfelt authenticity fans have always embraced with a fresh surge of raw, arena-ready energy, Famous Back Home captures Dickerson in full stride. The album reflects both the tender family man and the dynamic showman fans experience on stage night after night.

"When we're building a lineup, we look for artists who translate their music into a truly great live experience," said Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello II. "Russell Dickerson delivers an energy on stage that makes him a great fit for a Saturday night at the fair."

Dickerson's impressive run includes six No. 1 singles: "Yours" (3X Platinum), "Blue Tacoma" (2X Platinum), "Every Little Thing" (Platinum), "Love You Like I Used To" (2X Platinum), "God Gave Me a Girl," and "Happen To Me" (Platinum). His playful, 2X Platinum collaboration "She Likes It (with Jake Scott)" further cemented his reputation for upbeat, relatable storytelling, helping drive more than three billion career streams.

"Russell brings a modern country sound that's upbeat, fun, and made for a live audience," said Du Quoin State Fair Manager Luke Davison. "This is the kind of show fairgoers look forward to all year, and we're proud to add him to the 2026 lineup."

About Russell Dickerson

Multi-Platinum chart-topper and Triple Tigers artist Russell Dickerson has built a career on heart, grit, and unforgettable live performances. Bursting onto the scene with a string of No. 1 hits-"Yours" (3X Platinum), "Blue Tacoma" (2X Platinum), "Love You Like I Used To" (2X Platinum), "Every Little Thing" (Platinum), and "God Gave Me a Girl"-Dickerson quickly became known for his heartfelt songwriting and genre-blending style, further showcased on the slinky, soul-infused "She Likes It" (with Jake Scott) (2X Platinum).

With nearly 4 billion career streams, industry accolades, and a reputation for lyrical brilliance paired with a good-natured grin, Dickerson's rise has been fueled by inspiration drawn from his happy home life. What fans hadn't fully seen until recently was his fiery, sold-out live showmanship, which became the centerpiece of his highly acclaimed fourth studio album, FAMOUS BACK HOME, and the SOLD-OUT RUSSELLMANIA TOUR, now extended through 2026.

The album, led by his most recent No. 1 single "Happen to Me" (Platinum), fuses country-soul, '80s rock, and modern pop-delivering sonic swagger while showcasing Dickerson's signature heart-on-sleeve sincerity. It's his most personal, dynamic, and confident project yet, blending tender family-man moments with high-energy stage presence.