‘Dear Alcohol’ singer announced as newest Fair performer
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — The New York State Fair has released that Canadian-born country star, Dax, as their next performer.
Daniel Nwosu Jr., whose stage name is “Dax” is a singer, rapper, and songwriter with a growing fanbase for his music that covers relatable issues.
Some of his most popular are, “Dear Alcohol,” “To Be A Man (feat. Darius Rucker),” “God’s Eyes,” “JOKER,” and more.
“Dax continued with a flurry of releases, culminating in his “What Is Life?” EP in 2023, followed by a remix of “To Be a Man” with music icon Darius Rucker. Dax capped off a strong 2023 with his first US national TV performance on the Today Show,” said the Fair.
He will take on the Chevy Court stage on Sunday, Aug. 25 at 6 p.m.
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“Dax is on the rise and the horizon for him, 2024 promises new music, bigger shows, and a growing legion of fans,” said Interim Director Julie LaFave.
Fair lineup so far:
| Artist: | Place: | Time: | Date: |
| Chubby Checker | Chevy Court | 1 p.m. | Wednesday, Aug. 21 |
| Digital Underground, Tone Loc, Color Me Badd | Chevy Court | 6 p.m. | Wednesday, Aug. 21 |
| Joey Fatone and AJ McLean | Suburban Park | 8 p.m. | Wednesday, Aug. 21 |
| RVSHVD | Chevy Court | 1 p.m. | Thursday, Aug. 22 |
| Sophie B. Hawkins | Chevy Court | 1 p.m. | Friday, Aug. 23 |
| Sister Sledge | Chevy Court | 6 p.m. | Friday, Aug. 23 |
| TLC | Suburban Park | 8 p.m. | Friday, Aug. 23 |
| Kidz Bop | Chevy Court | 1 p.m. | Saturday, Aug. 24 |
| The Elders | Chevy Court | 1 p.m. | Sunday, Aug. 25 |
| Dax | Chevy Court | 6 p.m. | Sunday, Aug. 25 |
| Dropkick Murphys | Suburban Park | 8 p.m. | Sunday, Aug. 25 |
| Herman’s Hermits Starring Peter Noone | Chevy Court | 1 p.m. | Monday, Aug. 26 |
| CAIN | Chevy Court | 6 p.m. | Monday, Aug. 26 |
| Little Anthony | Chevy Court | 1 p.m. | Tuesday, Aug. 27 |
| Blue Öyster Cult | Chevy Court | 6 p.m. | Tuesday, Aug. 27 |
| Stephen Sanchez | Suburban Park | 8 p.m. | Tuesday, Aug. 27 |
| Danielle Ponder | Chevy Court | 6 p.m. | Wednesday, Aug. 28 |
| Joan Jett and The Blackhearts | Suburban Park | 8 p.m. | Wednesday, Aug. 28 |
| Chapel Hart | Chevy Court | 6 p.m. | Thursday, Aug. 29 |
| Brian Kelley | Suburban Park | 8 p.m. | Saturday, Aug. 31 |
| Blippi | Chevy Court | 1 p.m. | Sunday, Sept. 1 |
