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The California Mid-State Fair is thrilled to announce that Chris Stapleton will headline a special Pre-Fair Concert on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 – one night before the Fair officially opens. This unprecedented early kick-off marks the first time in Fair history that fans will be welcomed onto the grounds ahead of Opening Day for a major concert event.
The Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, and guitarist will bring his powerhouse vocals and signature blend of country, soul, and rock to the Chumash Grandstand Arena for an unforgettable night under the Paso Robles summer sky. His supporting act will be Molly Tuttle.
Kentucky-born Chris Stapleton is an 11x Grammy, 19x CMA and 21x ACM Award-winner and one of the country’s most respected and beloved musicians.
Adding to yet another triumphant year, Stapleton is nominated for four awards at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards—Best Country Song (“A Song To Sing” with Miranda Lambert), Best Country Solo Performance (“Bad As I Used To Be”) and two nods in the Best Country Duo/Group Performance category (“A Song To Sing” with Lambert and “Honky Tonk Hall of Fame” with George Strait).
Molly Tuttle is a Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, and virtuosic guitarist whose innovative blend of bluegrass, Americana, pop, and rock has made her one of the most compelling voices in modern roots music. In 2025, she released her boldest statement yet, the critically acclaimed So Long Little Miss Sunshine, her fifth full-length album and a Grammy nominee for Best Americana Album. Its breakout single, “That’s Gonna Leave A Mark,” earned a nomination for Best Americana Performance, marking two new Grammy nominations in the current cycle. A deluxe edition of the album is due out in February.
