Alabama, Strait Headed For Rodeo
US country group Alabama
The planners of the annual massive rodeo in Houston say that George Strait and the group Alabama have signed on to perform. The event, to be held late next month, is officially called the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. It will be the 71st time the rodeo has been held. In recent years it's been able to snag some high-level talent, most, of course, from the world of country music. Already saying "yes" to invitations is an incredible list. (Sit down, it's a long one). According to country.com, here goes: Brooks & Dunn, Pat Green, Robert Earl Keen, Kenny Chesney, Tim McGraw, Toby Keith, Martina McBride, Clay Walker and ZZ Top. Additionally, there's Ray Charles appearing with Ronnie Milsap, Lynyrd Skynyrd with Jerry Jeff Walker, Phil Vassar with Jamie O'Neal, Keith Urban with Cross Canadian Ragweed and the Rockin' Roadhouse Tour with Joe Diffie, Mark Chesnutt and Tracy Lawrence. Gosh, everyone but Patsy got invited. For the first time in recent years the rodeo will not be held in the Astrodome, but in Reliant stadium.