DU QUOIN, IL – Country music powerhouse Randy Houser is headed to the Du Quoin State Fair Grandstand on Monday, September 7, 2026, bringing his unmistakable voice and chart-topping catalog of hits to Southern Illinois for an unforgettable night of country music.
Known for smash hits including “How Country Feels,” “Runnin’ Outta Moonlight,” “Boots On,” “Goodnight Kiss,” and “We Went,” Houser has earned a reputation as one of country music’s most commanding vocalists. The New York Times praised his voice as “wholly different, thicker and more throbbing, a caldron bubbling over.”
“Randy Houser has one of those voices that instantly grabs your attention, and his live shows bring incredible energy to the stage,” said Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello II. “We’re excited to welcome him to Du Quoin and know fairgoers are going to love this concert.”
Houser has amassed more than one billion streams throughout his career and earned critical acclaim for his powerful delivery of the Top 5 hit and CMA Song of the Year-nominated “Like A Cowboy.” Beyond music, Houser has showcased his talent on the big screen, appearing in Killers of the Flower Moon directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Leonardo DiCaprio, and also in Dennis Quaid’s The Hill.
“Randy Houser’s catalog is packed with songs fans know and sing along to, and he brings an authentic country sound that fits perfectly at the Du Quoin State Fair,” said Du Quoin State Fair Manager Luke Davison. “This is going to be a great night of live music at the Grandstand.”
Tickets for the Randy Houser concert will be available Friday, June 5 beginning at 10 a.m. via Ticketmaster. Tier 3 – $35 / Tier 2 – $40 / Tier 1 – $45
The Du Quoin State Fair runs from August 28 – September 7. To learn more, visit dsf.illinois.gov/.