MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Wisconsin State Fair officials announced that Nelly will be performing on the main stage at State Fair on Friday, Aug. 12. 

Nelly is the second highest selling hip-hop artist of all time, and the Grammy-winning, multi-platinum hip-hop superstar, actor, entrepreneur, and philanthropist has sold over 35 million records worldwide.

Singer, dancer and actor Ginuwine will open for the multi-platinum artist.

Tickets go on sale Thursday, Mar. 10 at 9:00 a.m. All seating for this show is reserved, and tickets will be $48, $50, and $52.

Each ticket includes admission to the 2022 Wisconsin State Fair for the day of the show when purchased in advance.