Michael W. Smith w/ guest Tauren Wells

The Clay County Fair announces Michael W. Smith with special guest Tauren Wells as part of the SRG Concert Series in the Sleep Number Grandstand at the 2019 Clay County Fair on Tuesday, September 10 at 7:30pm.

“One of the most iconic contemporary Christian artists of all time coupled with one of the best of the up-and-coming artists will make for an unforgettable Family Night at the Fair,” said CCF Manager Jeremy Parsons.

During a storied career spanning more than three decades, multi-Platinum artist and bestselling author Michael W. Smith has written 35 No. 1 singles and sold more than 15 million albums while accumulating numerous accolades, including three GRAMMY® Awards, 45 Dove Awards, an American Music Award and, most recently, induction into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame.

Due to an unforeseen scheduling conflict, We Are Messengers will not be able to be able to perform at the Clay County Fair this year. In their place, Tauren Wells will now open for Michael W. Smith.

Four-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated Tauren Wells is a father, songwriter, worship leader, ordained minister and performer. He toured with Lionel Richie and Mariah Carey on the All The Hits Tour, as well as Chris Tomlin's Worship Night in America Tour. Wells debuted his solo music in 2017 with the hit "Love Is Action," which held the No. 1 spot at CHR radio for eight weeks. He followed it up with "Undefeated" featuring rapper KB, "Hills and Valleys," and "When We Pray." His music has since garnered four GMA Dove Awards.

Tickets are on sale now. Prices are $35 (general admission stage front standing), $30 (reserved Grandstand seating), and $25 (general admission bleacher seating). Tickets will be available online at www.midwestix.com, by phone at 515-244-2771, or in person at the Events Center Box Office. There will be no additional fees applied to any of these purchase methods.

Please note Grandstand guest services changes for 2019. Bag checks will be implemented at all Grandstand events at the 2019 Fair. The following items will be prohibited: weapons/firearms, alcoholic beverages not provided by the Fair & Events Center, air horns/whistles or other noisemakers, helium-filled balloons, glitter/confetti, glass bottles, fireworks and illegal substances.

About The Clay County Fair & Events Center: Rooted in Tradition, the Clay County Fair and Events Center is a year-round facility that annually hosts more than 300 events, including its signature event, the Clay County Fair. Known as “The World’s Greatest County Fair” since 1917, the Clay County Fair attracts more than 300,000 guests each September for nine-days of world-class entertainment, competition, food, fun, and the largest farm machinery show at any fair in the United States. Additional information can be found at claycountyfair.com.