Shelton, McBride & More Among Lineup for 2013 RODEO HOUSTON

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.

With today's announcement from the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, 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