Country Star Russell Dickerson Makes Houston Rodeo Debut

Dickerson to take the Star Stage at NRG Stadium on Thursday evening

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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Country music singer-songwriter Russell Dickerson is set to make his debut performance at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo on Thursday night. Dickerson was part of the rodeo's recent New York City event unveiling a limited schedule on Times Square. The Houston Rodeo has hosted legendary entertainers since 1942, including Gene Autry, Roy Rogers, and Elvis Presley, and has grown to feature a wide range of musical genres and artists.

Why it matters

The Houston Rodeo is one of the largest and most prestigious annual entertainment events in Texas, drawing hundreds of thousands of attendees each year. Dickerson's debut performance represents an opportunity for the rising country star to reach a large and enthusiastic audience and further establish himself on the national country music stage.

The details

Dickerson will take the Star Stage at NRG Stadium on Thursday, March 5th, 2026 at around 9 pm, following the 6:45 pm start of the overall Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo event. Tickets for the rodeo are available through the official website and secondary markets, though several nights are already sold out.

  • The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo begins at 6:45 pm on Thursday, March 5th, 2026 at NRG Stadium.
  • Russell Dickerson will take the Star Stage at around 9 pm on Thursday, March 5th, 2026.

The players

Russell Dickerson

A rising country music singer-songwriter who is making his debut performance at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

One of the largest and most prestigious annual entertainment events in Texas, featuring a wide range of musical acts and drawing hundreds of thousands of attendees each year.

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What’s next

Tickets for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, including Russell Dickerson's performance, are available on the event's official website and through secondary market platforms.

The takeaway

Russell Dickerson's debut at the prestigious Houston Rodeo represents a significant milestone in the rising country star's career, as he joins the ranks of legendary entertainers who have graced the event's stages over its 80-plus year history.