The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is bringing some new and returning faces to the star-shaped stage for 2025.

HOUSTON, Texas – A full lineup of performers for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has been announced. With an entertainment schedule spanning throughout the month of March, the lineup features artists from various genres, with nine entertainers performing for the first time on the rodeo stage, according to a news release.

HOUSTON – RODEOHOUSTON has revealed it’s 2025 entertainment lineup. MARK YOUR CALENDARS: Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo 2025 dates announced!

But many have expressed disappointment, particularly with the longtime absence of women and the lack of diversity, musical or otherwise. This year's lineup includes just three nonwhite performers: Bun B, Carin León and Grupo Frontera. Blues and country singer Charley Crockett, whose great-grandmother was part Black, has said he identifies as white.

RodeoHouston's entertainment lineup is hot off the press and its the talk of H-Town! Director of Communications for RodeoHouston, Danielle Grossman has the boot scooting details on today's show!

The rodeo, initially founded as the Houston Fat Stock and Livestock Exposition, was intended to revitalize the cattle industry in Texas. The President of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Dr. Chris Boleman, spoke to KPRC 2′s Isa Gonzalez-Montilla about the history of this beloved event and why it’s so significant to Houstonian culture.

Yeehaw, or no thanks? We asked readers to rate this year's Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo concert lineup, and reactions were mixed. After all the anticipation and guesses of who would be on the list,