Waupaca County Fair Releases the Best Kept Secret

FOR RELEASE 3/1/17

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Weyauwega, WI- The Waupaca County Fair is bringing county music to you Live and Loud in 2017 and proudly announce their headliners for the Grandstand Main Stage, which is produced by AStar Promotions, a Nashville based entertainment company with offices in Wisconsin and Chicago. Strap yourself in and hang on, The Road Hammers are headlining The Waupaca County Fair on Thursday, August 24th. So shake the dust off your boots and hit the road to experience The Road Hammers. Who are The Road Hammers? Some call them the Montgomery Gentry of Canada… They are the highest selling Canadian country band in history! With over 1 million YouTube views to date, nearly 210,000 radio spins, a nomination for Country Album of the Year at the Juno Awards, and CCMA awards for Duo of the year for multiple years. You won’t want to miss this show!

Opening for The Road Hammers is Nashville Recording Artist, Augusta Ray. Her name is Augusta, but you can call her “Gus." Her hard work is paying off, as this up-and-coming star has already left her mark in the country scene, winning the North American Country Music Association International (NACMAI) “New Country Vocalist of the Year 2016” award, the NACMAI “New Country CD of the Year 2016” award, “New Country Songwriter of the Year

Produced by 2016” award, “Traditional Country Songwriter of the Year 2016, award and was one of the Top- 7 featured artists on ole’s “On The Spot” competition in 2015. She’s shared the stage with notable country acts such as Trace Adkins, Big and Rich, Cam and Michael Ray, among others and is thrilled to be coming to The Waupaca County Fair to open for The Road Hammers.

Montgomery Gentry is coming to the Waupaca County Fair Live and Loud as they headline Friday, August 25th. They first burst onto the national scene in 1999 with the defiant “Hillbilly Shoes.” Notice was served—as country music had never seen a hard driving duo like this.

Despite the millions of albums sold, the sold out shows and the scores of awards, Montgomery Gentry remains in touch with its working class roots. “We are blue collar workers and we lived the songs That we sing,” says Troy Gentry. “Because of that, our fans are able to make the connection and when they hear our songs, they know we are singing with passion and we know what we are talking about.”

“With us, what you see is what you get,” Eddie Montgomery says of the duo’s down-to‐earth demeanor. “We don’t act like we don’t drink or cuss. We have faults like everybody else and that’s who we are.”

Who they are is a duo with fourteen Top 10 singles, including five No. 1s, “Something To Be Proud Of,” “If You Ever Stop Loving Me,” Lucky Man,” “Back When I Knew It All” and “Roll With Me.” You might recognize some of their earlier hits as well like “My Town,” “Daddy Don’t Sell the Farm,” and “Hell Yeah.” Montgomery Gentry brings their unique blend of country and southern rock to “My Town” - Weyauwega, WI, and you won’t want to miss it! Opening for Montgomery Gentry and back by popular demand is Wisconsin’s very own, The Mantz Brothers. You may know them from their Sirius XM Highway Find Single, “One Kiss at a Time” which was featured on Storme Warren’s Top 45 Countdown for 5 consecutive weeks. The duo just released their third EP, produced by Eddie Kilgallon (Eddie K) which includes a song co-written by Troy Gentry of Montgomery Gentry. The Mantz Brother are known for their high energy performances and they are back in town to rock your country! Tickets for the grandstand concerts are set to go on-sale in mid-April. A limited amount of VIP packages, reserved seats, and early entrance general admission tickets will be offered for both shows. With covered seating, and the ability to select your seats, fans will want to buy early. You’ll find that the Waupaca County fair is one of the best kept secrets. It’s a family friendly experience which is value packed with great music, and unique attractions and activities. There’s something for everyone! Be sure to visit us and get your tickets at: WaupacaCountyFair.Org Anyone interested in becoming a sponsor, supporting the event, making a donation to this 501C3 organization, or volunteering, should contact: [email protected]

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