INDIANAPOLIS - The Indiana State Fair has added some "pop" to its line-up of country sensations coming to this year's fair, Aug. 6 - 17.
The Backstreet Boys will take the Hoosier Lottery Grandstand stage Aug. 10 at 6:30 p.m., and Corbin Bleu presented by VOICE.TV performs a free concert on "Kids' Day" at the fair Aug. 11 at 7 p.m.It's been 15 years since Nick Carter, Howie Dorough, Brian Littrell, AJ McLean and Kevin Richardson sold the first of their 75 million albums thanks to hits like "Quit Playing Games (with My Heart)," "As Long As You Love Me," "Everybody (Backstreet's Back)" and "All I Have To Give."
Although Richardson is no longer part of the group, BSB is selling out shows all over the world in support of their new album "Unbreakable." Tickets are $25, $45 and $50, which include fair admission.
Bleu, the 19-year-old heartthrob best known for his role as Chad in Disney's made-for-TV smash-hit movie "High School Musical," has been performing since age 2. He also starred in "Catch That Kid" and has had roles in other feature films like "Galaxy Quest" starring Tim Allen and "Soldier" starring Kurt Russell.
Now, the New York native has released his debut solo album "Another Side" that he will perform at the fair. This is a free show with paid admission to the fair and a voucher available at the State Fairgrounds ticket office, www.indianastatefair.com and www.VOICE.TV beginning June 9.
Tickets for Backstreet Boys go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. at the Indiana State Fairgrounds box office; all Ticketmaster locations; Ticketmaster charge-by-phone at 317-239-5151; or online at www.ticketmaster.com
Other fair concerts with tickets still available include: Carrie Underwood with Keith Anderson (Aug. 8); Daughtry with Virgin Millionaires (Aug. 9); Sugarland with Joe Nichols (Aug. 12); and Garrison Keillor's Prairie Home Companion The Rhubarb Tour with special guest Suzy Bogguss (Aug. 13).
