6, Brad Bradley will also present “A Tribute to Elvis” in a show that will feature The Heritage Brothers. The Grammy-winning singer will return after last performing at the Alabama National Fair in 2013. Rounding out the representatives of musical genres is R&B singer Anthony Hamilton, who will take the stage Sunday. Stephenson compared Swindell to Bryan, who fair attendees got to see during a previous fair lineup, by saying this could be another chance to see a musician before they become even more popular. Swindell has been riding his song “Chillin It” to a new status of superstardom, coming from a role where he once sold his own merchandise while opening for Luke Bryan. Swindell was recently named the New Artist of the Year at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards. Kicking off musical festivities will be Cole Swindell on Saturday. They will no doubt be bringing the hits “Sweet Home Alabama,” “Simple Man,” and of course “Free Bird.” While the fair has gotten some big name acts in the past, it’s arguable that Stephenson is right to call Lynyrd Skynyrd the biggest. Stephenson would go on to call getting the act “the biggest thing” the fair has ever done. Randy Stephenson, general manager of the fair, built up to the announcement of headlining act Lynyrd Skynyrd. In May, representatives officially announced the 2015 Alabama National Fair and in doing so touted the musical lineup coming this year. From longtime rockers to alligator exhibits to fair rides both fast and high, there’s something for everyone at Garrett Coliseum and the surrounding fairgrounds. Returning this weekend, the fair brings with it a plethora of options to keep the whole family entertained (and fed).
7įor more than 60 years, the Alabama National Fair has been bringing good times to the people of Montgomery - and those who, as the song says, travel from miles around. Rockers Lynyrd Skynyrd will perform Nov.Brad Bradley presents “A Tribute to Elvis,” featuring The Heritage Brothers on Nov.Grammy-winning R&B singer Anthony Hamilton will take the stage Sunday.Cole Swindell, New Artist of the Year at 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards, plays Saturday.