With musical acts ranging from a 16-year-old heartthrob to a classic rock band, this year’s lineup offers entertainment for everyone from teenagers to baby boomers.

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ has announced 25 performers are set to take the stage at RODEOHOUSTON, Feb. 25 – March 17. Tickets go on sale Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013, at 10 a.m., at www.rodeohouston.com, all Ticketmaster locations (excluding the Reliant Park Box office until Monday, Jan. 14) and by phone at 1.800.726.1313.

STAR ENTERTAINMENT Nearly all genres of music are represented in this vibrant lineup, and together the 25 different star entertainers have been honored with numerous music industry titles, including 24 GRAMMY® Awards, 78 Academy of Country Music Awards, 73 Country Music Association Awards, 29 American Music Awards, 26 Billboard Music Awards and nine Teen Choice Awards.

Monday, Feb. 25 – Toby Keith, presented by Ford F-Series

Tuesday, Feb. 26 – Gary Allan

Wednesday, Feb. 27* – Armed Forces Appreciation Day – Alan Jackson

Thursday, Feb. 28 – Zac Brown Band

Friday, March 1 – Black Heritage Day sponsored by Kroger – Mary J. Blige

Saturday, March 2 – Brantley Gilbert

Sunday, March 3 – Demi Lovato, Austin Mahone

Monday, March 4 – Styx

Tuesday, March 5 – Lady Antebellum

Wednesday, March 6* – Dierks Bentley

Thursday, March 7 – Bruno Mars

Friday, March 8 – Tim McGraw

Saturday, March 9 – Super Shootout presented by Crown Royal – The Band Perry

Sunday, March 10 – Go Tejano Day sponsored by State Farm® – Julion Alvarez, Los Invasores de Nuevo Leon

Monday, March 11** – Jason Aldean

Tuesday, March 12** – Kenny Chesney

Wednesday, March 13* ** – Jake Owen

Thursday, March 14** – Pitbull

Friday, March 15** – Blake Shelton

Saturday, March 16** – RODEOHOUSTON BP Super Series Championship – Luke Bryan

Sunday, March 17** (concert only) – George Strait, Martina McBride and the Randy Rogers Band

*Value Day Wednesdays include $10 upper level Rodeo tickets, plus values throughout Reliant Park each Wednesday of the Show.

**During Spring Break Stampede, March 11–17, enjoy extended hours at the carnival.

INDIVIDUAL RODEO TICKETS

• Rodeo ticket prices range from $18 to $21, plus Ticketmaster convenience and handling charges (a few performances may have a limited number of tickets available from $24 to $86).

• Purchase individual Rodeo tickets:

• online at www.rodeohouston.com or www.ticketmaster.com/rodeohouston
• by phone at 1.800.726.1313; or
• in person at all Ticketmaster locations, including Fiesta, Walmart and Houston Galleria (excluding Reliant Park Box Office).

• VISA, MasterCard, Discover (Ticketmaster only) and American Express cards will be accepted online, in person or by phone at 1.800.726.1313.

• Beginning Monday, Jan. 14, tickets will be available at the Reliant Park Box Office, with no service charge.

• A 10-ticket purchase limit is set for 20 performances through the first day of sales, Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013.

• A four-ticket purchase limit is set for the final Sunday, March 17, performance through the first day of sales, Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013.

SEASON AND MINI-SEASON TICKETS ARE STILL AVAILABLE

• Season ticket options start as low as $336.

• Mini-Season tickets, with seats for nine Rodeo and concert performances in each option, start at $146. Seating is in the loge and upper levels of Reliant Stadium.

• Black Heritage Day, Friday, March 1, and Go Tejano Day, Sunday, March 10, are available with the purchase of Season Tickets, but are not included in the Mini-Season ticket options.

• The Sunday, March 17, concert-only performance is NOT available with Mini-Season Ticket options.

• Season and Mini-Season tickets are NOT available at any other ticket outlet, including Ticketmaster. Call the Rodeo Ticket Office to purchase Season or Mini-Season tickets, 832.667.1080.

The 2013 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo runs Monday, Feb. 25, through Sunday, March 17. The Show is a Section 501(c)(3) charity that benefits youth, supports education, and facilitates better agricultural practices through exhibitions and presentation. Since its beginning in 1932, the Show has committed more than $330 million to the youth of Texas. For tickets and more information, visit www.rodeohouston.com. Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Heritage Partners are Reliant, Ford, Miller Lite, Coca-Cola, BP America and Mattress Firm.

Source: Houston Community Newspapers