This week the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo announced the concert lineup for this year. Here is the press release that went you:
JAN. 11, 2024 — HOUSTON — Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo officials released the entertainment lineup for the 2024 Rodeo season, scheduled for Feb. 27 – March 17. “The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is proud to bring such a wide range of musical genres to the RODEOHOUSTON stage,” said Chris Boleman, Rodeo president and CEO. “We’re welcoming 10 new entertainers who will make their debut on the star stage, as well as many fan-favorites from a variety of genres from our country roots, to EDM and hip-hop.” Some of these artists have special connections to the Rodeo including 50 Cent. In 2023, his Champagne, Le Chemin du Roi Brut won the Rodeo Uncorked!® Grand Champion Best of Show honors and was auctioned off for a record-setting $325,000. A true Houston icon, Bun B debuted on the rap scene in 1992, and over the past two years, he has had dozens of guest appearances during his performances at RODEOHOUSTON. This year, Bun B has another incredible lineup of guest artists who will join him on the star stage. As for the Jonas Brothers, they will be returning to RODEOHOUSTON for the first time in over a decade. We are thrilled to welcome back longtime supporters of the Rodeo, Brad Paisley, Hank Williams Jr., Zac Brown Band and for KING + COUNTRY. Los Tigres Del Norte will return to RODEOHOUSTON to perform on Go Tejano Day, presented by Fiesta Mart, on Sunday, March 10. 2024 will be memorable for country star Luke Bryan as he performs for the 10th time on the iconic star stage in NRG Stadium. The Rodeo is thrilled to showcase both Lainey Wilson and HARDY before they begin their own tours later this year. And award-winning artist, Eric Church will close out the 2024 Rodeo on Sunday, March 17. Half of the 2024 RODEOHOUSTON entertainer lineup will perform on the star stage for the first time: Carly Pearce, 50 Cent, HARDY, Ivan Cornejo, Nickelback, Oliver Anthony, Jelly Roll, Major Lazer, Lainey Wilson, Whiskey Myers and. Together, the 20 acts have a total of 56 Academy of Country Music awards, 47 Country Music Association awards, 17 American Music Awards and 15 GRAMMY® awards. STAR ENTERTAINMENT The following entertainers will perform on the RODEOHOUSTON stage in NRG Stadium, Feb. 27 – March 17
Tuesday, Feb. 27 – Opening Day, presented by Texas Capital Blake Shelton Wednesday, Feb. 28 – Armed Forces Appreciation Day, presented by Crown Royal Carly Pearce Thursday, Feb. 29 for KING + COUNTRY Friday, March 1 – Black Heritage Day, presented by Kroger 50 Cent Saturday, March 2 HARDY Sunday, March 3 Ivan Cornejo Monday, March 4 – First Responders Day, presented by BP America Hank Williams Jr. Tuesday, March 5 Oliver Anthony Wednesday, March 6 – Community Day, presented by TC Energy Jelly Roll Thursday, March 7 – Volunteer Appreciation Day, presented by Phillips 66 Luke Bryan Friday, March 8 Major Lazer Saturday, March 9 Lainey Wilson Sunday, March 10 – Go Tejano Day, presented by Fiesta Mart Los Tigres del Norte Monday, March 11 Whiskey Myers Tuesday, March 12 Bun B Wednesday, March 13 Nickelback Thursday, March 14 Zac Brown Band Friday, March 15 Jonas Brothers Saturday, March 16 Brad Paisley Sunday, March 17 – RODEOHOUSTON Finals Eric Church INDIVIDUAL RODEO TICKETS • Tickets will go on sale at rodeohouston.com Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024, in two waves, 10 a.m. an
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