FREE evening concert series to include emerging country rock artist, Corey Kent – Aug 15

Emerging country rock artist, Corey Kent, is the second act to announce his involvement in the FREE evening concert series at the 2025 Dodge County Fair. Kent will perform on the Moraine Park Technical College Main Stage on Friday, August 15, at 8pm – one night after his country music allies, Diamond Rio take the stage.

Kent, originally from Bixby, Oklahoma, has taken country musical influence from another Oklahoma Native, Garth Brooks, over the past fifteen years of his career. Bruce Springsteen and Brooks & Dunn are cited as influences of the rock music resonance in his songs. He has recently joined Jason Aldean and Ashley McBryde on stages around the country.

His characteristic black bandana started out of necessity with not allowing unwanted insects to interfere with his motorcycle rides. But this quickly became a signature symbol on stage, tied around his neck. He now showcases it as a symbol of life and career. Kent has experienced both ups and downs with both and the black bandana has been a symbol of relentlessness and not giving up on a dream.

Like many, the pandemic set Kent’s career off course in 2000. However, he persevered, adapted and paved new path: to new places to call home, creative side hustles, embraced smaller gigs, and penned new tracks like “Wild As Her”. He also embraced a reinvented publishing deal — things that he never knew were part of his adventure. His unexpected stops along the way were a creative part of developing his next album, “Blacktop” in 2023. “Wild As Her” quickly rose as a Platinum-certified Number One hit on country music radio.

With a quick turnover, Kent ambitiously released an additional album “Black Bandana”, one year later. The album features six tracks that Kent co-wrote. These and the other four songs mix more themes of resilience and connection among them. The album was released last fall, featuring his country rock sound and further established Kent’s authentic music (and black bandana) on the country music scene.

Fans attending the August 15 concert will also recognize hits like “Something’s Gonna Kill Me” and “This Heart” from Kent.

Visit the Dodge County Fairgrounds Facebook page, for Saturday’s headliner announcement and further fair details. Evening entertainment and parking are free at the Dodge County Fair. Daily gate admission is only $10 before 12:00 pm; or $15 after 12:00 pm.  Children (9 years and under) are FREE.  Season tickets are only $35 in advance or will be $40 at the gate.  Advance tickets will be available in early July.

Article by Jamie Adcock author of runningdivamom.com