Let’s rodeo. RodeoHouston is one of the biggest rodeos in America, as it takes over NRG Stadium for the twenty-day event. While the event features some of the top rodeo talent in the nation every night, it also offers many other attractions. The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo features carnival rides, wine gardens, shopping, a Rodeo Run, and more. It’s truly an event that has something for everyone in the family. But every night, as the sun sets, everyone gathers in NRG Stadium to watch the main event- the rodeo and the concert accompanying the performance. Each night, between watching the top bareback riding, bull riding, saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, tie-down roping, team roping, and women’s barrel racing and breakaway roping, attendees of RodeoHouston also get to watch some stellar musical acts. Each year, the rodeo brings together stacked lineups, which often lean heavily towards country music—because we all know that rodeoing and country music go hand in hand—but also offer some variety from other genres as well. Last year’s lineup included performances from Reba McEntire, Journey, Riley Green, Charley Crockett, Post Malone, Brad Paisley, Cody Jinks, Zach Top, and more. If you thought that last year’s lineup was solid, buckle up, sports fans, because today, January 8, RodeoHouston dropped its 2026 schedule, and it’s wicked good. Riley Green gets the party going on the opening night of the rodeo, March 2. The stellar country acts keep going for the remainder of the rodeo with Rascal Flatts, Dwight Yoakam, Megan Moroney, Cody Johnson, Chris Stapleton, the Red Clay Strays, Lainey Wilson, Cross Canadian Ragweed, Parker McCollum, Koe Wetzel, Tim McGraw, Luke Bryan and more. And for those readers who may not love country music, they’ve got you covered with Creed, Kelly Clarkson, Lizzo, and others hitting the stage. View this post on Instagram I mean, holy hell, that is a lineup. View this post on Instagram Chris Boleman, president and CEO of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, feels like the lineup is a “truly a reflection of both our Western roots and the vibrant footprint of the Houston community.” Amen to that. These tickets will move fast, so if you see a day that you’d like to attend, be sure to act fast. Tickets go on sale January 15th, with Wave 1 going on sale at 10 am for March 2-11 performances. Wave 2 goes on sale at 2 pm for performances from March 12-21. FULL LINEUP:  Monday – March 2 – Riley Green Tuesday – March 3 – J Balvin Wednesday – March 4 – Rascal Flatts Thursday – March 5 – Russell Dickerson Friday – March 6 – Lizzo Saturday – March 7 – Dwight Yoakam Sunday – March 8 – Forrest Frank Monday – March 9 – Luke Bryan Tuesday – March 10 – Megan Moroney Wednesday – March 11 – Creed Thursday – March 12- Chris Stapleton Friday – March 13 – Shaboozey Saturday – March 14 – Kelly Clarkson Sunday – March 15 – Pepe Aguilar Monday – March 16 – Cross Canadian Ragweed Tuesday – March 17 – The Red Clay Strays Wednesday – March 18 – Koe Wetzel Thursday – March 19 – Lainey Wilson Friday – March 20 – Parker McCollum Saturday – March 21 – Tim McGraw Sunday – March 22 – Cody Johnson with special guests Jon Pardi & Randy HouserThe post Cody Johnson, Red Clay Strays, Ragweed & More To Perform At RodeoHouston first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Prepping for college is a daunting task for kids and parents alike, and it can be difficult to know exactly which submission strategies will actually help prospective students stand out to their dream schools. Take extracurricular activities, for example. According to Kate Stone, founder of Kate Stone Prep, some extracurriculars will add exponentially more value to an application, while others…not so much. In an Instagram reel posted in November 2025, Stone ranked a handful of popular high school activities—from instruments to prom-planning—from one to 10. See how each fared below: Newspaper editor: 7/10Robotics: 3/10Student council: 5/10Winning academic competitions: 8/10Playing viola: 9/10Playing violin: 3/10Taking an independent online course or college course: 8/10Planning your prom: 7/10Solving a real-world problem in your community: 10/10Model U.N. and debate: 5/10Eagle Scout: 6/10Founder of a club: 3/10Founding a club with a measurable impact: 9/10Varsity captain: 5/10Tutoring: 4/10Internships: 7/10Deca: 5/10 Girl choosing between extracurriculars.Canva Photos.In an interview with Today, Stone noted that the highest ranking activities help students differentiate themselves (hence why the viola is a high ranking instrument than the more common violin), show their passion (rather than “just check a box”), and/or demonstrate their ability to make a positive impact (this is why solving community issues ranks so high). To that end, she warned that "anything that thousands of kids are doing is always going to be less helpful for you."Choosing the right extracurricular activityWhat Stone has touched on, which many other experts agree with, is that, above all, an extracurricular activity should reveal something authentic about the applicant. “Ultimately, effective selection means finding a "spike"—a deep engagement with a specific subject that creates digital evidence of excellence. Whether you are self-studying for an AP exam, securing a niche internship, or mastering an "off-the-beaten-path" talent like Puppet Arts, your goal is to show colleges that you are self-aware, dynamic, and ready to solve complex, real-world problems,” says Carrie Jorgenson, owner at Early Bird College Inc. - YouTube www.youtube.com “Extracurriculars tell you what motivates a student when no one is looking. They reveal curiosity and the kind of self‑driven learning most colleges are looking for today… A student’s activities should help tell a coherent story about who they’re becoming," added Melanie Haniph, founder of College Admissions for Parents. Still, Lisa Marker-Robbins, Master Certified Birkman Consultant and founder of Launch Career Clarity® warns that many colleges seek out applicants with “major-specific” extracurriculars. So “applying without evidence of interest in that field can weaken an application, even at schools that do not directly admit by major.” Another thing to keep in mind. College prep is undeniably overwhelming, but at least when it comes to extracurriculars, the mission seems rather straightforward: Commit and go deep. Applications aside, that seems like a pretty good skill for young folks to hone no matter what.