ESCANABA — Country performer Carly Pearce will take the stage at the U.P. State Fair on Monday, Aug. 12.

Pearce is a 27 year old who grew up in a small town in Kentucky. At the young age of 11, Pearce fronted a bluegrass band to perfect harmonies. While she chased her dreams, she served as a back-up singer for Lucy Hale and sang duets with the Josh Abbott Band. After years of hard work on her own, Pearce’s love for country music and her desire to persevere resulted in her debut single, “Every Little Thing.”

“Every Little Thing,” which chronicles her life, led her to join an elite group of only three women to accomplish the highest charting solo female debut in the past 13 years. She went on to release two more chart-toppers “If My Name Was Whiskey” and “Hide The Wine.” Pearce then began touring with major tours such as Blake Shelton, Thomas Rhett, Rascal Flatts and Luke Bryan.

Since she was four years old she dreamed of performing at the Grand Ole Opry, Pearce has now celebrated nearly 60 invitations to perform there.

Grandstand entertainment at the U.P. State Fair is free with paid admission. A limited number of Gold Circle tickets for up close seating are available by contacting the presenting sponsor, Island Resort and Casino at 877-475-7469 or online at the website islandresortandcasino.com.