The  classic  showman,  Mr.  Roy Clark came to  Renfro Valley, Ky. last night for a 90 minute look back over  a  50  year  storied  career! Never lacking for humor, Clark told stories and jokes while dropping in an instrumental favorite or a vocal hit   from   some   years   back. Featured   songs   included, "Yesterday, When I Was Young," "Thank God and Greyhound," and "Come Live with Me."

Saturday  night,  August  3rd,  Hillsong  Live  played  the stage of the Celeste  Center  with  their  anointed   brand  of  worship  music  and Christian  rock.   It  was   amazing   to   see  the  youth  in  particular, expressing  vibrantly  worship  and praise to the Creator and His son, Jesus Christ all at the Ohio State Fair. The band is from Australia and is touring in  support of their  newest CD, "Glorious Ruins."  It was the first time any of them had ever been to a state fair in the USA!

Friday night, August 2nd, it was country music night at the Ohio State Fair with headliners  The Oak Ridge Boys,  along with  Crystal  Gayle and Larry Gatlin  & the Gatlin Brothers.  Gayle and  Gatlin were good, but clearly the night belonged to the Oak's. Their fast-paced 90 minute set,  featured  songs  from  their  40 year  catalog. This was their 16th performance  at the  state fair,  and  surpassed  Bob  Hope whose 15 appearances held the record for years!

Friday   night, July  26th the  little  lady with  the mega  voice,   Martina McBride hit the stage for a nearly 2 hour show. Showcasing her range of vocals and styles, McBride tore it up and gave her all in every song. Singing  her  biggest  hits  from the years,  a few from her latest album "Eleven," and  some  great country  standards,  Martina had the crowd on its' feet several times with standing ovations! Great show!

Hip hop  may rule  the charts,  but there's still some great old school  soul and rhythm 'n blues  to be had in the voice of Eric Benet. Benet charmed  the crowd on  Thursday night , July 25th at the Ohio State fair's  concert   pavilion.  HIs   showmanship   is to  be   seen  to  be appreciated.  His  vocals  are   smooth and  his  music  is fun.  Very enjoyable concert and good time had by all!