Grab your cowboy hats and polish your boots, country music fans, because Rodeo Houston has tipped its hat by announcing one act ahead of its full entertainer lineup. Known for drawing a mix of country superstars and genre-crossing hitmakers to its rotating stage, the event revealed through social media that country music star Russell Dickerson is set to perform at NRG Stadium on March 5. According to KHOU 11+, the announcement was made Wednesday, which has left many speculating about the rest of this year's roster.
The complete list of entertainers for the 2026 instalment will be unveiled on Thursday at 7 p.m., as per tradition. Eager fans of the rodeo, having showcased everyone from Gene Autry to Beyoncé and Post Malone since 1942, can watch the lineup announcement streamed on KPRC 2. Reacting to the lineup, KPRC 2's Bryce Newberry, as he joins Houston Life team members, will engage with viewers and their comments during the reveal, Click2Houston has gathered.
For those looking to tune in and catch all the action live, access is straightforward. Viewers simply need to download the KHOU 11+ app to their streaming devices, including Roku, Amazon Fire TV, or Apple TV. A quick search for KHOU 11+ on the app store of one's device, followed by a free download, will set the stage for round-the-clock coverage. A pre-show is slated to start at 6:30 p.m., warming up the audience before the anticipated 7 p.m. announcement of who will join Dickerson on the illustrious Houston rodeo stage.
Given its storied history and the caliber of artists that have graced its stage, expectations are running high for Rodeo Houston's upcoming lineup. Will the event stay true to its country roots, or will it maintain the modern mix of genres that has characterized recent years? Those questions, hanging heavy like the Texas humidity, will soon be answered for the fans awaiting to plan their Rodeo outings. The answer to these questions will soon be laid bare, as fans eagerly waiting to don their finest western wear and immerse themselves in the music and culture that only Rodeo Houston can deliver.
