Christian music artists Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith slated to perform at the Washington State Fair on Sept. 17.

The Washington State Fair is the largest single attraction held annually in the state of Washington. The fair continually ranks in the top ten largest fairs in the United States.

Tickets go on sale Feb. 22 the state fair describes their guest performers as "Christian music's premier entertainers."

Contemporary Christian artist Smith is known for hits "Place in This World," and "I Will Be Here for You." Over the course of his career, he has sold more than 13 million albums and recorded 29 No. 1 Hit songs, fourteen gold albums, and five platinum albums.

Grant is known for "That's What Love is For," and "Every Heartbeat." Grant remains the best-selling contemporary Christian music singer ever, having sold over 30 million units worldwide. Grant has won six Grammy Awards, 25 Gospel Music Association Dove Awards, and had the first Christian album ever to go Platinum.

The concert is part of the Fair's Columbia Bank Concert Series. Tickets are $50, $40, and $30 with reserved seating and include fair admission. For more information visit the Fairs website.

"There is no better place to enjoy the sights and sounds of a show than in the Grandstand at the Washington State Fair, under the beautiful Northwest skies," states a quote on the fairs site.

The Washington State Fair hosts two annual events: the 17-day Washington State Fair every September, and the four-day Washington State Spring Fair every April.

More acts will be announced in the coming months for the State Fair's Columbia Bank Concert Series to perform on different dates.

STATE FAIR ENTERTAINMENT LINEUP

"¢ Sept. 13: An Evening with Keith Urban, "Light the Fuse Tour" (country), 7:30 p.m

"¢ Sept. 17: Michael W. Smith & Amy Grant, 7:30 pm

"¢ Sept. 18: Jeff Dunham (comedy), 7:30 pm