The Illinois State Fair has booked an up-and-coming country artist for next year. Megan Moroney, recently dubbed “Nashville’s newest darling” by People Magazine, has been announced to perform at the State Fair on Sunday,

SPRINGFIELD – Named by People Magazine as "Country's New Darling," Megan Moroney is set to bring her emo cowgirl charm to the Illinois State Fair Grandstand on Saturday, August 10. Don't miss our top stories and need-to-know news everyday in your inbox.

(WAND) - Country star Megan Moroney is coming to perform at the Illinois State Fair next year. Moroney will take to the grandstand on Saturday, Aug. 10. Moroney has nearly 2 billion total global streams to date.

The announcement comes one day after organizers announced iconic 1980s rock band Def Leppard would headline the grandstand stage on Aug. 16, 2025.

Just a few of the biggest high-profile artists set to take the beach stages in summer 2025 include Jelly Roll, Megan Moroney, Jason Aldean, Lainey Wilson and Rascal Flatts over the long summer weekend. They’ll be joined by Jordan Davis and Colt Ford.