This week, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo announced three star entertainers who are scheduled to perform on March 2, March 10 and March 13 of the 2023 Rodeo. Lauren Daigle, The Chainsmokers and Cody Jinks will make appearances on the RODEOHOUSTON star stage during the upcoming 2023 Rodeo, scheduled for Feb. 28 – March 19.
“In the spirit of giving and the upcoming holiday season, we wanted to surprise Rodeo fans by revealing three entertainers who will perform at RODEOHOUSTON in 2023, giving them an early opportunity to purchase tickets, whether it’s for themselves or someone special on their holiday shopping list,” said Chris Boleman, Rodeo president and CEO. “Lauren Daigle, The Chainsmokers and Cody Jinks are such a diverse group of performers, and we are excited to give fans a sneak peek of the 2023 RODEOHOUSTON lineup that will offer something for everyone.”
Individual tickets for these three performances will go on sale Thursday, Dec. 8, at 10 a.m. through AXS Ticketing via rodeohouston.com. The Online Waiting Room will open at 9:30 a.m., and customers who join the Waiting Room from 9:30 to 9:59 a.m. will be randomly selected to enter the store to purchase tickets at 10 a.m. A place in the Waiting Room does not guarantee tickets. Ticket prices start at $25, plus a $4 convenience fee.
In September, the Rodeo announced that country music singer-songwriter and Texas native Parker McCollum will make a return RODEOHOUSTON performance Tuesday, Feb. 28, the first day of the 2023 Rodeo, as part of Opening Day, presented by Texas Capital Bank. Tickets for McCollum’s Feb. 28 performance are on sale now at rodeohouston.com.
The full 2023 RODEOHOUSTON star entertainer lineup will be announced Thursday, Jan. 5. Tickets for those remaining performances go on sale Thursday, Jan. 12.
The 2023 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is scheduled for Feb. 28 – March 19.
About Lauren Daigle
Born and raised in Lafayette, Louisiana, Lauren Daigle grew up surrounded by blues and Cajun musical influences. She continued her musical aspirations and attended Louisiana State University where she was a part of the LSU Choir. Daigle was a contestant on American Idol in 2010 and 2012 but launched into fame when she signed a music contract with Centricity Music and released her first single, “Light of the World.” This led her to traveling around within the Christian music scene. In 2015, she released her album, How Can it Be, which produced three No. 1 songs, including “O’Lord,” “First” and her GRAMMY nominated song, “Trust in You.”
Her triple-platinum song, “You Say,” was a part of her Look Up Child album – and was the No. 1 longest running track to debut on any weekly Billboard chart. So far in her career, Daigle is a two-time GRAMMY, four-time American Music Award and a seven-time Billboard Music Award winner. She has a strong fan base with more than a billion worldwide streams and sold-out shows in multiple countries including the United States, England, France, Australia and Germany.
About The Chainsmokers
The Chainsmokers are an American electronic DJ duo who have been working together since 2012. Alexander “Alex” Pall and Andrew “Drew” Taggart are the DJs that make up the Chainsmokers group. Taggart was born and raised in Freeport, Maine, and Pall grew up in Westchester County, New York. They took the music scene by storm in 2014 when they went from remixing indie artists songs to releasing their own song “Selfie,” that became a top 20 single in multiple countries. The dynamic pair have climbed their way to the top of being some of the most successful EDM DJs out there.
The Chainsmokers credit their musical influences to music icons Pharrell Williams and DJ Deadmau5, as well as the alternative group Twenty One Pilots. The pair have won multiple awards and have landed at the top of the Billboard’s chart with their song, “Closer” featuring singer-songwriter, Halsey. Their hit track “Don’t Let Me Down,” featuring American singer Daya became their first top 5 single, as well as earned them a GRAMMY Award. Their new Album So Far So Good, released in early 2022, is the duos fourth album featuring well known songs like “Riptide” and “High.”
About Cody Jinks
Texas native Cody Jinks was born in Haltom City, Texas, just outside of Fort Worth. He grew up on country music and learned how to play guitar from his father. Jinks originally led a metal band named Unchecked Aggression, though he went back to his roots of writing country music when they broke up. Cody Jinks’ fifth album, I’m Not the Devil, took off and landed at No. 4 on Billboard’s Country Album Chart. While this was not his first album, it landed him a large fan base more than a decade into his career.
Jinks is the largest independent country artist and unveils a different type of country music by incorporating rock, blues, and soul music into his songs. He has trailblazed the way for new country artists on the unconventional methods of “off the radio” country music, which his fans strongly relate to. Cody Jinks is the first independent country artist to have a Platinum record. His songs “Loud & Heavy,” and “Hippies and Cowboys,” both went Gold without a single play on the radio.
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 yearround educational support within the community. Since its beginning in 1932, the Rodeo has committed more than $550 million to the youth of Texas and education. The 2023 Rodeo is scheduled for Feb. 28 – March 19. The 2023 World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest, presented by Cotton Holdings, is scheduled for Feb. 23 – 25. For more information, visit rodeohouston.com and connect with #RODEOHOUSTON online via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for all the latest news.