Country-rock enthusiasts and Oklahoma State supporters, mark your calendars for a major musical event that's simmering in the pot of nostalgia and college sports support. The Oklahoma band Cross Canadian Ragweed is reuniting with the Turnpike Troubadours for an exclusive one-night concert on April 12, 2025, at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Oklahoma. As reported by OKC Fox, this will be the first concert at the stadium since its grand opening in 2009, and fans are expecting a sellout crowd for this historic event.
Significant beyond just the music, the concert is set to benefit Oklahoma State University's Name, Image, and Likeness program, with proceeds channeling through Pokes With A Purpose. The exact portions of ticket sales or merchandise going towards this initiative have not been disclosed yet, with additional details forthcoming. As detailed by The Oklahoman, this concert melds the heartwarming reunion of local heroes with an effort to bolster support for university athletes in the evolving landscape of collegiate sports.
The concert lineup is set to thrill fans with opening acts that include The Great Divide, Jason Boland & The Stragglers, and Stoney LaRue. Concert-goers can jump on presale tickets beginning October 7, with tickets opening to the public on October 11 at 10 a.m. Central Time. Those eager to get their hands on presale tickets should sign up by 11:59 p.m. CT on October 5 to receive a presale code, which can be gleaned from OKC Fox's website.
Oklahoma State Athletic Director, Chad Weiberg, expressed enthusiasm for the event's potential, to pair entertainment with the athletic department's objectives. "We are excited to bring the first-ever concert to Boone Pickens Stadium this spring and look forward to hosting this fantastic Oklahoma-based lineup in the home of the Cowboys," he said, having left standing on the forefront of planning such a significant event for the Red Dirt music scene and the university's outreach efforts. The information relayed by OSU's official website highlights the anticipation already bubbling in Stillwater for an event poised to sing a tune of philanthropy as much as one of revival.
