Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – The Illinois State Fair says country music sensation, Ella Langley, will take the Grandstand Stage as part of the 2026 Illinois State Fair lineup on Friday, August 21, 2026.
Langley’s hit single has very rapidly been sweeping every category it has ever been nominated for and becoming the first song in CMA history to win Single of the Year, Song of the Year, Music Video of the Year, and Musical Event of the Year, which was won last year.
This makes it the first track in CMA history to claim all four honors.
She followed that success with a second No. 1 hit, ‘weren’t for the wind’, making Langley one of the members of an elite group of female artists to go back-to-back at the top of the Country Airplay Chart with their first two singles.
“We couldn’t be more thrilled to welcome Ella Langley to the Illinois State Fair,” said Illinois Department of Agriculture Director, Jerry Costello II, in a news release. “She’s one of the most exciting rising stars in country music, and her performance is sure to be a highlight for fairgoers this summer.”
Earlier this month, she wrapped her completely sold-out tour with a triumphant two-night headline finale at the historic Ryman Auditorium. Ella still has plenty up her sleeve — a true country darling entering 2026 ready to unveil the next chapter of her unstoppable rise.
“Ella Langley’s energy and talent make her an incredible addition to our Grandstand lineup,” said Illinois State Fair Manager, Rebecca Clark, in a news release. “Our fairgoers are going to be thrilled to see her take the stage in Springfield.”
Tickets for Ella Langley will go on sale Saturday, December 6 at 10 a.m. via Ticketmaster.
