Sam Barber with Avery Anna at the Kansas State Fair

The Kansas State Fair is excited to announce that Sam Barber will perform with Avery Anna at the Nex-Tech Grandstand on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:30 PM.  Get ready for a night of powerful vocals and heartfelt storytelling at the 2025 Kansas State Fair!

Sam Barber, the 21-year-old singer-songwriter from Southeast Missouri, has risen to fame with his viral hits and emotionally raw songwriting. Following the success of his Platinum-Certified single “Straight and Narrow,” Barber released his debut album, Restless Mind, in November 2024. Barber has captivated audiences across the country with a mix of acoustic simplicity and soaring melodies.

Opening will be up-and-coming music star Avery Anna. Known for her soulful vocals and heartfelt authenticity, her meteoric rise has earned her praise from Rolling Stone, Billboard, and American Songwriter. Her 2024 debut album, Breakup Over Breakfast, showcases her raw lyrical talent and deep emotional storytelling, featuring 17 original tracks. Avery Anna’s viral Platinum-Certified hit “Narcissist” and recent duet with Sam Barber, “Indigo,” have further cemented her as an artist to watch.