“How about someone like Emmylou Harris?”

— Regan Smith, retired, Lawrence

“I'm with the Oskaloosa Old Settler's Festival committee, and we had Julian Davis and the Hay-Burners play. They're phenomenal. I think people here would really like them.”

— Matt Miller, human resources, Oskaloosa

“Viola Davis.”

— Austin Stansbury, student, Coffeyville

“I think this year's (musical acts) didn't really appeal to everyone, so maybe something more genre-reaching. Classic rock is always good.”

— Kristina Davis, between jobs, Lawrence