Avery Anna:
FAIRLEA- Avery Anna, one of country music’s fastest-rising young stars, will perform at the State Fair of West Virginia on Friday, Aug. 14, alongside fellow country artist Vincent Mason. A native of Flagstaff, Arizona, Anna first gained national attention in 2021 by sharing acoustic performances and original songs on TikTok, where her heartfelt lyrics and emotional delivery quickly attracted millions of viewers. Her breakthrough came with the viral success of songs such as “Narcissist,” “Self Love,” and “Just Cause I Love You,” leading to a recording contract with Warner Music Nashville and establishing her as one of country music’s most promising new voices.
Since then, Anna’s career has continued to soar. Her debut album, Breakup Over Breakfast, introduced fans to her honest songwriting, while her sophomore release, Let Go Letters, earned widespread critical acclaim and showcased her ability to turn real-life stories into deeply personal songs. She also reached a new career milestone through her collaboration with Sam Barber on the Platinum-certified hit “Indigo,” which climbed into the Top 10 of Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart and helped introduce her music to an even broader audience. With more than a billion global streams and recognition from outlets including Billboard, CMT, Spotify and Apple Music as an artist to watch, Anna has become one of the genre’s fastest-growing performers.
Fans at the State Fair can expect an evening filled with the emotional storytelling and powerful vocals that have become Anna’s trademark. She and Vincent Mason will take the fair stage at 8 p.m. on Aug. 14, giving fairgoers the opportunity to see one of country music’s brightest young talents as she continues her rapid rise in the industry.
Brandon’s Avery Anna Favorites:
I discovered this girl on a reel I watched about a year and a half ago. It was Avery Anna singing her song “Grave.” It had such a catchy, kind of depressing tune and vibe to it, it caught my attention quickly. So, I listened to a few of her other songs, and they all had catchy tunes. Narcissist, Indigo, Blood Runs Thicker, Mr. Predictable, and I Will (When You Do), and Make it Look Easy are awesome. It’s embarrassing for me to admit publicly, but she was the artist I was most excited to hear was coming to the Fair this year. I may be her biggest advocate similar to how I was for Nate Smith last year. She performed at the Wild Trails Music Festival at the fairgrounds last summer and coming back for the main stage is impressive for her. She’s the next Ella Langley, mark that down.
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Vincent Mason:
Vincent Mason is quickly becoming one of country music’s brightest young stars, and fairgoers will have the opportunity to see him live when he takes the stage with Avery Anna at the State Fair of West Virginia on Friday, Aug. 14.
A native of Roswell, Georgia, Mason’s musical journey began after receiving his first guitar in high school. Inspired by artists such as John Mayer and Parker McCollum, he developed a style that blends heartfelt songwriting with modern country sounds. While attending college in Nashville, he focused on writing original music and sharing it online, laying the foundation for what would soon become a breakout career.
Mason’s biggest breakthrough came in 2024 with “Hell Is a Dance Floor,” a major personal song that exploded on TikTok before becoming his first RIAA Gold-certified single. The success of the song helped propel him onto national tours with some of country music’s biggest names, including Luke Bryan, Parker McCollum and Riley Green. He followed that momentum with his debut full-length album, There I Go, and has since surpassed 500 million career streams, while earning recognition from Spotify as one of its 2026 Artists to Watch and being named an ACM New Male Artist of the Year nominee. Those accomplishments have firmly established Mason as one of the genre’s fastest-rising performers.
With a growing list of hit songs, sold-out performances and appearances at major festivals and fairs across the country, the future appears exceptionally bright for the 24-year-old singer-songwriter. Mason continues to build a loyal fan base through honest lyrics, memorable melodies and an engaging live show, making him one of the new faces helping shape the future of country music. Fans attending the State Fair of West Virginia can expect an evening filled with emotion, energy and the chance to see an artist whose career is rapidly climbing to the next level. Mason and Avery Anna will perform at 8 p.m. on Aug. 14 as part of the fair’s 2026 concert series.
Brandon’s Take:
Never heard of this dude, but as I stated above, he is a rising star, and those types are usually my kind of artists.
