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State Fair: The main stage music acts

04:15 PM CDT on Thursday, September 24, 2009

By Hunter Hauk

The fair's music schedule on the Chevrolet Main Stage includes a dreamy former American Idol contender, a blockbuster R&B girl group, a Texas country queen and much more. All are free with fair admission. Here's a look at the highlights.

Jason Castro: As the fourth-place winner of American Idol in 2008, the dreadlocked Rockwall native charmed female fans with his easygoing vibe and earnest vocal performances. He's continued his music career after the show, and released a single, "Let's Just Fall in Love Again," on Atlantic Records last month.

Details: Friday at 8:30 p.m.

En Vogue: One of the biggest musical acts of the '90s, the group responsible for the hits "My Lovin' (You're Never Gonna Get It)" and "Free Your Mind," is now enjoying a resurgence of sorts. Singer Dawn Robinson has returned to the lineup, and the group recently wowed the crowd at this year's BET Awards.

Details: Oct. 3 at 3 p.m.

Little Big Town: Country harmonies don't get much sweeter than in the tunes of this popular group. You may recall the feelgood 2006 hit "Boondocks," or a live cover of '80s fave "Life in a Northern Town," on which it collaborated with Sugarland and Jake Owen.

Details: Oct. 10 at 8:30 p.m.

Honor Society: We can hear the screams already. This new pop band is one of the first signed to the Jonas Brothers' new record label imprint, Jonas Records. Honor Society just released the debut album Fashionably Late.

Details: Oct. 12 at 5:30 p.m.

Miranda Lambert: This Texas firecracker's empowerment-themed lyrics and traditional country arrangements have helped her gain respect in the music industry relatively quickly. She's only 25, but she's already released three hit albums and won a handful of awards.

Details: Oct. 17 at 8:30 p.m.

More performers

Saturday: Edwin McCain Band ('90s singer of "I'll Be" and "I Could Not Ask For More" fame), Zane Lewis, Shane Henry Band

Sunday: .38 Special (veteran rock band with hits "Hold On Loosely" and "Second Chance"), Chris Watson

Monday: Katie Rae Davis

Tuesday: Aubree Anna

Wednesday: The Captain Legendary Band

Oct. 1: Big Daddy Alright

Oct. 2: ZR, Joey & Rory (country duo that rose to fame on CMT's Can You Duet), Janine Turner and Juliette

Oct. 3: DJ Klipse

Oct. 4: Zac Waither & the Cronkites, Casey Donahew Band

Oct. 5: Jeff Allen

Oct. 6: Rob Hunt Band

Oct. 7: Texas Renegade

Oct. 8: Ron Lawrence and Sazerac Jazz

Oct. 9: Tyler Bryant (young Texan blues sensation), Jonathan Clay

Oct. 10: Phoenix Hart, Travis Mitchell Band

Oct. 11: Duelo (popular Mexican band), Raul Navaira

Oct. 12: Savvy and Mandy

Oct. 13: Urban Renewal: A Tribute to Tower of Power

Oct. 14: Quebe Sisters Band (promising classic country group from Fort Worth)

Oct. 15: Beatlegras

Oct. 16: Bill Rice Band

Oct. 17: Rob Roy Parnell, Whiskey Myers

Oct. 18: Tatiana and the Erskine Hawkins Band, the Commodores




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