The Hoosier Lottery Free Stage is one of many diverse offerings at the Indiana State Fair, providing fairgoers with music-filled evenings from artists such as America, Babyface, Phil Vassar, Melissa Etheridge, Chris Tomlin and more. 

The Recorder sat down with award-winning gospel artist Marvin Sapp ahead of his Aug. 17 show at the Indiana State Fair to discuss new projects, his Dove Award nomination and bringing 90 minutes of gospel and encouragement to Hoosier audiences.

The responses have been edited for brevity and clarity.

What does it mean to you to come and play at the Indiana State Fair?

Marvin Sapp: It’s exciting. This is my first time doing the Indiana State Fair. I’m actually from Michigan, so to be able to come home to the Midwest and be able to share musically, this is goi

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