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Tim McGraw confirmed to perform at 2026 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo on March 21.
The star-studded lineup includes Kelly Clarkson, Chris Stapleton, Lainey Wilson, and Lizzo.
McGraw remains active, recently completing a Las Vegas residency and celebrating family milestones.
Tim McGraw just added another major stop to his 2026 calendar—and it puts him alongside some of the biggest names in music.
On Thursday, January 8, the country superstar shared an Instagram Stories post confirming that he will perform at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo on Saturday, March 21, 2026. The announcement arrived the same day organizers unveiled the full lineup for the multi-week event, instantly igniting buzz among fans.
McGraw is one of several heavy hitters set to take the stage next spring, joining a star-studded roster that includes Kelly Clarkson, Lainey Wilson, Chris Stapleton, Dwight Yoakam, Lizzo and Luke Bryan, among many others.
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Inside the 2026 Rodeo Lineup
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The 2026 Houston rodeo will run from March 2 through March 22, featuring a diverse mix of country, pop, rock and Latin stars. Highlights include Clarkson’s March 14 performance, Yoakam on March 7, Wilson on March 19, and McGraw’s highly anticipated appearance on March 21. The event wraps up on March 22 with Cody Johnson, joined by special guests Jon Pardi and Randy Houser.
Long considered one of the most prestigious live-music stages in the country, the Houston rodeo routinely draws millions of attendees and remains a career-defining booking for artists across genres.
The full schedule is as follows:
Riley Green — Mon., March 2
Opening Day presented by Shell Federal Credit Union
J Balvin — Tues., March 3
Rascal Flatts — Wed., March 4
Armed Forces Appreciation Day presented by Crown Royal
Russell Dickerson — Thurs., March 5
Lizzo — Fri., March 6
Black Heritage Day presented by Kroger
Dwight Yoakam — Sat., March 7
Forrest Frank — Sun., March 8
Luke Bryan — Mon., March 9
First Responders Day presented by BP America
Megan Moroney — Tues., March 10
Creed — Wed., March 11
Community Day presented by TC Energy
Chris Stapleton — Thurs., March 12
Volunteer Appreciation Day presented by Phillips 66
Shaboozey — Fri., March 13
Kelly Clarkson — Sat., March 14
Pepe Aguilar — Sun., March 15
Go Tejano Day presented by Fiesta Mart
Cross Canadian Ragweed — Mon., March 16
The Red Clay Strays — Tues., March 17
Koe Wetzel — Wed., March 18
Lainey Wilson — Thurs., March 19
Parker McCollum — Fri., March 20
Tim McGraw — Sat., March 21
Cody Johnson — Sun., March 22
With special guests Jon Pardi & Randy Houser
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Why This Lineup Is Turning Heads
The combination of McGraw, Clarkson and Wilson alone represents a rare crossover of country royalty, pop powerhouse and one of today’s most in-demand country stars. Add in legacy acts like Yoakam and arena favorites like Stapleton, and the 2026 rodeo schedule quickly becomes one of the most talked-about live-music announcements of the year.
With McGraw officially confirming his date, fans now have a clearer picture of what’s shaping up to be a massive spring for live music in Houston — and one of the most buzzworthy rodeo lineups in recent memory.
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A Busy Stretch for Tim McGraw
McGraw’s rodeo confirmation comes amid a particularly active period for the singer. In recent weeks, he wrapped a limited Las Vegas residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, where he surprised fans by bringing daughter Audrey McGraw onstage for a viral performance that sparked widespread praise online.
The family moment followed another emotional milestone earlier this winter, when McGraw celebrated Audrey’s 24th birthday with a heartfelt social-media tribute praising her “poise, grace and humility” alongside her “huge talent.”
Those appearances have kept McGraw firmly in the spotlight as he balances touring, family life and major live events heading into 2026.