Hold onto your hats, cowpokes, and bust out your best sparkly western suits. This is not your county fair rodeo. (Though who doesn’t love one of those, right?)
The world-famous Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ just announced its star-studded lineup for 2025 and one of our Americana kings is on the bill. Making his grand debut this year is none other than Charley Crockett.
“I’m gonna have to come up with a new plan because I didn’t have one past making it to the Houston Rodeo. In 1984, the year I was born, the rodeo featured some legendary stars like Waylon Jennings, Merle Haggard, George Strait, Gladys Knight, and Reba McEntire. Selena graced the stage in ’95 and Elvis…hell Elvis played it twice (’70 & ’74).
I’m a Cinderella man on that bill. For a Texan of any background, there’s not a more iconic stage!”
— Charley Crockett
Crockett joins a high-profile roster of artists that will light up the star stage for the first time in 2025 including Riley Green, Bailey Zimmerman, Carin León, AJR, Warren Zeiders, Grupo Frontera, Zach Top, and superstar Post Malone.
Among long-time returning Rodeo artists are Brad Paisley and Luke Bryan. The 2025 Rodeo will be Paisley’s 17th performance and Bryan’s 12th.
“Each season, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo aims to bring a strong lineup of artists that reflect our Western roots while still offering an array of music that embraces Houston’s culture,” said Chris Boleman, president and CEO of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. “Nine entertainers will make their debut on the star stage, alongside some Rodeo fan-favorites and hall-of-fame artists, some of which are returning for the first time in over a decade.”
Reba McEntire holds one of the organization’s highest honors as the first woman inducted to RODEOHOUSTON’s Star Trail of Fame in 2007. Her 2025 appearance will mark her 20th performance at the Rodeo and her first time back in 11 years.
In a highly requested appearance, Grupo Frontera will make their debut on Go Tejano Day, presented by Fiesta Mart, on Sunday, March 16th. For the second year, the 2025 lineup features two Latin artists with Carin León also making his debut performance on Sunday, March 9. The Rodeo is also thrilled to bring back fan favorite artists, including Brooks & Dunn, Cody Jinks, Lauren Daigle, Jon Pardi, Old Dominion and the Greater Houston area’s very own, Parker McCollum and Bun B. Bun B will bring another group of popular R&B and hip-hop artists to the stage with him again this year for his Birthday Bonanza. And of course, there’s iconic rock group Journey, who’ll perform on Friday, March 14th. Stay tuned for details about who will join his performance on Black Heritage Day, presented by Kroger, as March 7th inches closer.
Together, the 20 acts have a total of 67 Academy of Country Music Awards, 51 Country Music Association Awards, 34 American Music Awards, 26 Billboard Music Awards and 10 GRAMMY® Awards and 5 Latin GRAMMY® Awards.
Not too shabby, folks.
Crockett will take the stage on March 17th. The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ is scheduled to run from March 4th through March 23rd. Tickets are available now and can be purchased HERE.