Kameron Marlowe
DuQuoin State Fairgrounds, 655 Executive Dr, 62832 Du Quoin Kort
sun. 30.08.2026 19:30
Entry is generally 1 hour prior to concert start time. Any inquiries can be directed to The Du Quoin State Fair Box office at 618-542-1535.
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Kameron Marlowe
Columbia Nashville singer / songwriter Kameron Marlowe “is one of our greatest living country singers” (MusicRow). The Kannapolis, North Carolina-native fell in love with country music on an old FM radio while hunting and fishing with his grandpa, raised on Keith Whitley, Brooks & Dunn, Stevie Ray Vaughn, and Ray Charles. Marlowe grew up singing in church choir and bands, honing his soulful, resonant baritone and distinct vocal style while in school, eventually dropping out of college and working as an auto part salesman at General Motors to help his family.
In 2019, his self-penned single “Giving You Up” brought Kameron notoriety and moved him to Music City. However, it was his 2022 debut album We Were Cowboys where the world finally took note, becoming an “all-around vocalist-writer-artist worth paying attention to” (Billboard). Now, three albums, multiple RIAA Gold and Platinum certifications, and 1.2 billion+ global streams later, Marlowe stands out as one of the most singular, formidable, and agile talents in the format.
“The ‘best live voice’ in all of country” (American Songwriter), Marlowe’s titanic vocal ability, universally appealing catalog, and tasteful ear have earned him sold-out headliners from coast to coast, hand-picking and championing openers like Ella Langley, Megan Moroney, Tucker Wetmore, and more as support for his raved-about live show. Marlowe himself has supported genre giants Morgan Wallen, Riley Green, Lainey Wilson, Thomas Rhett, and others, with a slate of 2025 arena dates supporting Parker McCollum on tap. His current single, “Seventeen,” is spinning at country radio now.
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Ashley Cooke
Ashley Cooke has weathered the storm and is ready to open her heart and shed the armor as
she looks to her next chapter. With new music on the horizon and after a year filled with some of
the highest highs and lowest lows, breakout country sensation Ashley Cooke has dug deeper
than ever into her songwriting and storytelling to reveal her strongest, most vulnerable, and
most honest work yet.
After winning Belmont's prestigious Country Showcase and releasing her debut album on Big
Loud/Back Blocks Music 'shot in the dark,' Cooke went on to win her first CMT Award for
Breakthrough Female Video of the Year in 2024 and has been nominated twice for ACM's New
Female Artist of the Year, as well as Best New Country Artist at the 2025 iHeartRadio Music
Awards. Cooke also notched her first #1 hit at Country radio with her breakthrough track, "your
place." As her career started to thrive and take flight - something she had been working towards
since penning her first song at the age of eleven - the silky songstress' personal life seemed to
be spiraling. Cooke and her family navigated severe health issues, losses, heartbreak, and
struggles with mental health - all while putting on a smile night-after-night on stage to deliver
unforgettable moments with her fans and showing gratitude for the amazing accolades she
began to stack up. Those experiences and hardships have fueled Cooke more than ever to
throw herself completely into her music - and what's to come is a testament to that.
Cooke has made debuts at the Grand Ole Opry and Ryman Auditorium; national TV
appearances on ABC’s The Bachelorette and NBC’s TODAY Show; collaborations and tours
with Ne-Yo, Rascal Flatts, Joe Jonas, Marshmello, Luke Bryan, Jordan Davis, Cole Swindell,
Brett Young; an opening slot on Kane Brown’s stadium and arena tour, and direct support for Parker McCollum.