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1 Whether aple prefer “Out of the many 9 V 5 the boot- years I have worked the /^\ V boogie, groovin’ fair, this is the most diverse £ 9 V loyd or swingin’ lineup ever,” he said. “We've V »f a Vegas show- tried to mix it up for everyone, fJ V ; place they can but sales don’t indicate that” V re satisfied. He said the low ticket sales ^ J V State Fair. may be a combination of more V to fair organiz- concerts in the Lincoln and Omaha . ^0^ > will be leaving 3163 and county fairs that bring in V edly smaller this better shows every year. “It used to be that the State Fair was H ckets were sold PreRiiere event in the state," he said. “Now local county fairs are bringing in k of August, Don more people because of the quality of 1,39,000 tickets shows they are offering.” was'a bad sign, For example, pop phenom Christina never has had a Aguilera performed in Kearney this sum- •■ V* Mm M MELANIE FALK/DN A snapshot: Fair boasts of diverse music lineup Wayne Newton When: Aug. 25,8 p.m. A natural on stage since the age of 6, Newton has performed for more than 30 million people dur ing his long career. As much a part of the Las Vegas experience as the blackjack tables, he did his 25,000th Vegas show in 1994. Just recently, he signed one of the largest contracts in entertain ment history. It calls for performances 40 weeks a year, seven days a week - with the Stardust Resort and Casino on the Las Vegas strip. Those who see his Devaney show will see the man who prides himself as one of die hardest work ing people in show business. He sums up his attitude toward performing for an audience in one sentence: “I know what it means to save your money to go see some one perform. “I'll work as hard as I have to try and make sure they enjoy it” Dwight Yoakam When: Aug. 26,8 p.m. The first of many country acts on this year's State Pair bill, Yoakam broke into the country music scene 12 years ago. Since then, the Grammy Award winner has released 11 albums, the latest being “A Long Way Home.” He described the latest album as “late 20th century, fastback mus cle-car country music. When fans see Yoakam on stage, they may recognize him from more than just his videos on Country Music Television. He’s acted in two movies, “Sling Blade” and “The Newton Boys,” where he acted along side Matthew McConaughey, Ethan Hawke and Skeet Ulrich. Clay Walker When: Aug. 27,8 p.m. Considered one of the top touring acts in the nation through out the late ’90s, Walker started playing his edgy country music in small Texas bars as an upcoming musician. The heartthrob’s live perform ance will include many recogniza ble hits, including “What’s It to You,” “Dreaming with My Eyes Wide Open" and “If I Could Make a Living.” Styx When: Aug. 28,8 p.m. The rock group broke into the charts in the 1970s with such hits as “Come Sail Away" and “Lady.” The band maintained its appeal into the 1980s with hits like “Mr. Roboto" and “Don’t Let it End.” After solo projects and other endeavors by individual members, the group rejoined in 1999 to record “Brave New World,” the band’s first studio album in 16 years. Goo Goo Dolls, Tonic When: Aug. 29,8 p.m. The sole MTV/mainstream radio rock group in the State Fair lineup, the Goo Goo Dolls are still reveling in the success of its 1998 double-platinum album “Dizzy Up the Girl” Hit songs off the track include “Iris,” “Black Balloon” and “Slide.” Opening for the trio will be Tonic, whose 1997 album "Lemon Parade” produced two No. 1 rock hits in “IfYou Could Only See” and “Open Up Your Eyes.” Another hit, “You Wanted More," could be heard in the teen flick “American Pie.” Allman Brothers Band When: Aug. 30,8 p.m. In 1999, the Allman Brothers Band celebrated its 30th anniver sary, which included a sold-out celebration at the Beacon Theater in New York and a nationwide anniversary tour. A few of the bluesy rockers’ many hits include “Ramblin’ Man,” “Dreams” and "RevivaL” Neal McCoy When: Aug. 31,8 p.m. McCoy has been a mainstay in country music throughout the '90s with eight albums to his credit. He was named entertainer of die year at the 1998 TNN/Music City News Country Awards. He also won a Music City News award for best video in 1997 for the song, “Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye.” 'fracy Lawrence When: Sept. 1,8 pim. • Lawrence, raised in Foreman, Ark., was influenced by country artists George Strait and Merle Haggard, as well as rock artists Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ Top. He’s won numerous awards, platinum albums and No. 1 singles through out the’90s. Please see SNAPSHOT on B7