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Fair Concerts

On Aug 8 Mark decided to take me to the Iowa State fair to see Zach Williams in concert. He knows how much I like him and his songs. He is great and we got to see him several years ago in Des Monies during a Life 107.1 small concert. He is a christian singer that looks like a rock and roll biker guy. He has a deep voice, which I really love. He is a song writer as well and the lyrics to his songs are just incredible! I always wonder why he isn't more popular than he is. While standing in line to buy our tickets, a lady came through and asked if we were buying two and handed us two free tickets. Wow! How awesome to be given free tickets!!
 Zach Was opening up for King and Country. I knew a few of their songs but never really knew anything about them or even what they looked like. Boy were we in for a surprise. They were awesome performers, have a ton of songs I did not realize they sang. They are brother from Australia, Joel and Luke. They are fun to listen to with their strong accents. They play so many different instruments, lots of drumming, and had some awesome lights and show. My favorite was when they played the Drummer boy. Yes it is a Christmas song, but with their talent, they make that song come to life! I became an instant fan!!
We too the new Blue Ford for the first time. Mark has kept it hidden in the shop and very few people even knew we have it. Mark didn't want to make a big show out of it which I can appreciate. We got to the fair and briefly looked through the varied industry building before the concert taking some silly photos. Mark always teases that he will take a trip someday with Rick Steves. We got a photo with his cutout, Mark Person. I had my photo with the cutout of Bob Ross for Jake who is a fan.


Later in the year, King and Country asked to sing with Dolly Parton and ended up joining her and Zach Williams on stage performing for the CMA awards. They were a huge hit and since then have really taken off in the country world. Country music is a whole new crowd for them. They also performed the Drummer Boy for some televised Christmas programs and got standing ovations and the song has gone viral. It's awesome to see their name get out there in hopes that more will hear the message behind their music.
A 2020 update... They got their first grammy, thanks to Dolly. Although she was in the duet and helped give them a huge spotlight, they deserved the grammy. Dolly wasnt even there to accept the award with them, however they were through the roof excited.

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