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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ is thrilled to announce Jon Pardi and Randy Houser to RODEOHOUSTON as the opening artists for Cody Johnson. Johnson’s concert-only performance is set for Sunday, March 22, which will be the 21st night of the 2026 Rodeo.
About Jon Pardi:
This will mark Pardi’s fourth RODEOHOUSTON performance, following appearances in 2025, 2023 and 2022. The MCA Nashville artist has spent the past decade modernizing honky-tonk with his signature mix of grit and good-time energy. With four Top 5 albums, including the platinum-certified California Sunrise, and six No. 1 hits such as the 6x platinum “Head Over Boots” and “Dirt on My Boots,” Pardi has earned more than 9 billion global streams and international acclaim. His fifth studio album, Honkytonk Hollywood, led by the Top 10 single “Friday Night Heartbreaker,” builds on his tradition of authentic, hard-hitting country while adding a fresh spark to his sound.
About Randy Houser:
This will be Houser’s first performance at RODEOHOUSTON. With a voice The New York Times calls “wholly different, thicker and more throbbing, a caldron bubbling over,” Houser has earned over 1 billion streams and multiple No. 1 hits, including “How Country Feels,” “Runnin’ Outta Moonlight,” “Goodnight Kiss” and “We Went.” His latest album, Note To Self (Magnolia Music Group), features 10 tracks co-written by the Mississippi native and marks what MusicRow praised as the return of “one of country music’s finest vocalists.” Houser recently appeared in Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon and Dennis Quaid’s The Hill—the latter becoming Netflix’s No. 1 streamed film in February 2024. His newest single, “Country Back,” continues his full-throttle country momentum.
Additional information:
Doors to NRG Stadium will open at 5 p.m. Randy Houser will open the concert, Jon Pardi will follow, and Cody Johnson will close the evening.
This marks the fourth concert-only performance at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo and the first since George Strait performed on the final night in 2022.
There is no rodeo scheduled before the Cody Johnson concert, however, all activities on the grounds, including shopping and dining areas, carnival, livestock and horse show competitions, and other exhibits and attractions at NRG Park, will be open to the public on Sunday, March 22.
The remaining 2026 RODEOHOUSTON entertainer lineup will be announced on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, on RODEOHOUSTON’s social media platforms. Tickets for the remaining 20 artists will go on sale Thursday, Jan. 15.
Tickets for this concert-only evening are on sale now and available through the Rodeo’s official ticket provider, AXS, at rodeohouston.com/tickets/.
Ticket prices start at $49, plus a $5 per ticket convenience fee. View Floor Map.
- Upper Level: $49-$69
- Loge Level: $79-$99
- Club Level: $159-$189
- Field Level: $159-$219
- Floor Tier 1-3: $249-$349
- Chairman’s Club Party Deck, presented by AXS: $239
- Tickets for this performance reflect special concert-only ticket pricing.
Interviews are available with Rodeo leadership. To schedule, please reach out to Marisa, at [email protected] or 713-819-4773.
About the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo promotes agriculture by hosting an annual, family-friendly experience that educates and entertains the public, supports Texas youth, showcases Western heritage, and provides year-round educational support within the community. Since its beginning in 1932, the Rodeo has committed more than $630 million to the youth of Texas and education. The 2026 Rodeo is scheduled for March 2 – 22. The 2026 World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest, presented by Cotton Holdings, is scheduled for Feb. 26 – 28. For more information, visit RODEOHOUSTON.com, download the RODEOHOUSTON mobile app, powered by AXS, and follow @RODEOHOUSTON online via Facebook, X, Instagram and YouTube for all the latest news.
About Cody Johnson
Cody Johnson has established a following of passionately loyal fans who regularly sell out shows across the country. The artist that media has touted “just might be the future of real country music” has skyrocketed success with numerous celebrated albums: Leather Deluxe Edition, Leather, Human The Double Album, A Cody Johnson Christmas, Cody Johnson & The Rockin’ CJB Live, and Ain’t Nothin’ To It plus an award-winning feature-length documentary “Dear Rodeo: The Cody Johnson Story.” Cody has 42 Gold and Platinum certifications, nearly 10 Billion career global streams and four #1 singles.
Cody’s #1 single “Dirt Cheap,” written by Josh Philips, was awarded as Storyteller of The Year at the “People’s Choice Country Awards” and “The Painter” was awarded as the NSAI 2024 Song of The Year for writers Benjy Davis, Kat Higgins and Ryan Larkins. Both #1 hits are included on Cody’s current album Leather Deluxe Edition. His numerous industry honors include recognition as a CMT Artist of The Year, two ACM Awards, three CMT Music Awards wins, four CMA Awards including Album of The Year (2024) for Leather, and being named “Best New Country Artist” at the iHeart Music and recognized with the Spirit award at the 2025 ACM Honors event. His television appearances have entertained fans on the Today Show, the Kelly Clarkson Show and the Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in addition to outstanding live tv performances at the iHeart Music Awards, the ACM Awards, CMA Awards, CMT Music Awards, CMT Giants honoring Vince Gill, and the CMT Artist of the Year Special and more. Cody co-hosted the three-hour “CMA Fest Presented by Sofi” with Ashley McBryde this summer.