STERLING, Colo. — Country music artist Jo Dee Messina will take center stage as the headlining act of the 2025 Logan County Fair & Rodeo on Saturday, Aug. 2. Colorado native Clare Dunn will kick off the evening as the opening act.

Tickets for the concert and all Logan County Fair & Rodeo events went on sale Monday at lcfair.org.

"I'm super stoked to have these talented ladies taking the stage and think that (former Logan County Fair Entertainment Coordinator) Marilee made great choices in booking them," Logan County Fair Entertainment Coordinator Lee Lippstrew said. "I have always loved Jo Dee's voice and performance style, and I'm excited for her to rock the Logan County Fairgrounds with all of her chart-toppers from over the years. Clare Dunn also puts on a heck of show, and she will be a fantastic opening act."

Messina, a multi-platinum recording artist, is known for chart-topping hits such as "Heads Carolina, Tails California," "Bye Bye" and "I'm Alright." She made history as the first female country artist to achieve three consecutive multi-week No. 1 singles and has amassed nine No. 1 hits and 16 Top 40 songs over her career. 

Opening the show is Clare Dunn, a singer-songwriter and guitarist from southeastern Colorado. Raised on a farm and ranch, Dunn's music blends country, rock and soul influences, drawing inspiration from legends like Waylon Jennings, Tom Petty and Tina Turner. She has built a reputation for powerful live performances and musicianship.

The concert is set for 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 2.

The Logan County Fair & Rodeo runs from July 24 through Aug. 3 in Sterling, featuring PRCA rodeo events, 4-H and FFA livestock shows and carnival rides. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit lcfair.org.