Weather

Monday, March 3, 2008
Possible thunderstorms. Windy, high of 69/low of 40

Tuesday, March 4
Sunny, high of 56/low of 41

Saddle Up for the 2008 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

The 2008 Show gets underway today at Reliant Park featuring many exciting new events and attractions.

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo offers something for everyone. Come find your inner cowboy! Visit www.rodeohouston.com and Plan Your Day.

"Plan Your Day"

For those looking to plan their day at the Show, go to www.rodeohouston.com and click “Plan Your Day.” Select the day of the week you plan to attend the Show and you will be provided with a list of events and attractions taking place that day. Select the events you are interested in and hit print, or, e-mail your schedule to yourself.

Live Births in Capital One Bank AGVENTURE

The Birthing Center in Capitol One Bank AGVENTURE has started the 2008 Show with a bang. One of the ewes is now the proud mother of two baby lambs who were born on Sunday night. The Birthing Center has about 45 expectant mothers of piglets, dairy cattle and lambs. Make sure you stop by the Birthing Center to see if any new babies have arrived while you are in Capital One Bank AGVENTURE!

Vintners Corral

New in 2008, Vintners Corral is a special wine bar featuring award-winning wines from the 2008 International Wine Competition for wine lovers to taste. The attraction is open Monday though Friday, from 5 to 10 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, from 2 to 10 p.m. Tickets will be available for $3 each until 9 p.m. Vintners Corral is located in Carruth Plaza.

Kids Country

Kids Country has been expanded this year! Kids can compete to win a belt buckle in the mutton bustin’ contest and stick horse rodeo at the Kids Country Arena. The championship round will be held Sunday, March 22. Do not miss sand art, paint ball, pig races and more! Kids Country is located east of Reliant Stadium.

RodeoUp!

A new feature for this year is RodeoUp! Fans can log onto www.prorodeo.com and click on the RodeoUp! link to watch the highlights from the day. Footage will begin March 4, as a way for those not able to visit the Show to watch the night’s Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association competitions.

Musical Entertainment

Tim McGraw

Monday, March 3, 6:45 p.m., Reliant Stadium

In 1993, Tim McGraw debuted his first album, “Tim McGraw.” Throughout his career, he has released nine albums which have produced 25 No. 1 singles and sold 33 million copies. He has become so wildly popular that a new young country artist has even released a single titled, “Tim McGraw.” This “Indian Outlaw” grew up in Louisiana and had a love for sports and music. McGraw’s successful career is evidenced by the many music industry awards he has picked up along the way, including two GRAMMY® Awards. McGraw is married to country music sweetheart Faith Hill. He has even made his way to the big screen, with roles in “Friday Night Lights” and “Flicka.”

Singles: “Last Dollar (Fly Away),” “If You’re Reading This,” “Live Like You Were Dying,” “Drugs or Jesus,” “The Cowboy in Me,” “Angry All the Time,” “Indian Outlaw,” “Refried Dreams”

Trent Willmon

Monday, March 3, 10:15 p.m., The Hideout, Reliant Astrodome

In a perfect world, an honest, singing cowboy would never have to choose between the stage and the steed, or the honky-tonk and the roping pen. Trent Willmon did just that when he stepped onto the stages of dancehalls and honky-tonks around Texas. Gaining notice with the single “On Again Tonight,” the West Texas native follows up a promising debut album with “A Little More Livin’.” It swaggers with the kind of assured confidence that, true to its title, can only come from experience. The man who’s heroes have always been cowboys and guitar players is sure to pack The Hideout!

Faith Hill

Tuesday, March 4, 6:45 p.m., Reliant Stadium

Faith Hill says she found her passion growing up in Star, Miss., but she followed her heart to Nashville to sing. Her first single, “Wild One,” was released in 1993. Since then, she’s gone on to sell more than 30 million records and has celebrated 11 number one singles. With five GRAMMY® Awards under her belt and a slew of other music industry awards, this powerful, sultry singer is the only female artist to celebrate three consecutive album debuts atop both Billboard’s Top 200 Album Chart and Country Chart: “Breathe,” “Cry” and “Fireflies.” In October, Hill released “The Hits”; she says it’s a privilege to release a greatest hits album.

Singles: “Red Umbrella,” “Mississippi Girl,” “Stealing Kisses,” “The Lucky One,” “Cry,” “There You’ll Be,” “Breathe,” “If My Heart Had Wings,” “This Kiss”

Katie Armiger

Tuesday, March 4, 10:15 p.m., The Hideout, Reliant Astrodome

The self-titled debut album from 16-year-old Katie Armiger showcases a distinctive vocal talent with inspiration from greats like Wynonna, Martina McBride and Sara Evans. The Houston-area native has been singing before she could walk, and it shows in a beyond-her-years vocal talent. Katie won her division in 93Q Country’s “Houston’s Best Country Singer” contest two years ago, and it jump-started her career. With songs that range from a must-have breakup song to inspirational ballads, Katie Armiger will have The Hideout rocking!

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo | P.O. Box 20070, Houston, Texas 77225-0070 | 832.667.1000
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