Yesterday, Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson announced the entertainment lineup and other details ahead of the upcoming 2026 Dixie National Rodeo, the largest rodeo east of the Mississippi River. Rodeo fans can enjoy nine performances of the 61st annual Dixie National Rodeo on February 13-15 and 18-21.
“For the first time ever, tickets to the Dixie National Rodeo will go on sale to the public during the Mississippi State Fair, beginning October 3,” said Commissioner Gipson. “We’re excited to announce the star-studded lineup that includes country music legends, as well as several young, up-and-coming stars. This year, visitors to the Mississippi State Fair will not only enjoy the Taste of the Dixie National Rodeo at Patriot Village and experience the Dixie National Rodeo Queen Pageant for the first time in October – they’ll also have the opportunity to purchase tickets to the Dixie National Rodeo. Rodeo tickets will be available for purchase in-person from the Coliseum Box Office and online at Ticketmaster.com starting at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, October 3.”
Commissioner Gipson was joined by Whitney Watts, Insurance Specialist with Southern AgCredit, the official sponsor of the Dixie National Rodeo; Bruce Deviney, Owner of Deviney Equipment, the tractor sponsor for the Dixie National Rodeo; Hayes Patrick, Deputy Commissioner of the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce and Acting Director of the Mississippi State Fairgrounds; Justin Nipper, Deputy Director of the Mississippi State Fairgrounds; Miss Dixie National Harley Grace Vinzant; Jr. Miss Dixie National Shelby Kate Taylor; and Miss Dixie National Princess Annalise Lavender.
The award-winning and nationally recognized artists scheduled to perform at the 2026 Dixie National Rodeo include:
- Ole 60 – Friday, February 13, at 7:00 p.m.
- Bayker Blankenship – Saturday, February 14, at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
- Joe Nichols – Sunday, February 15, at 2:00 p.m.
- Tanya Tucker – Wednesday, February 18, at 7:00 p.m.
- Waylon Wyatt – Thursday, February 19, at 7:00 p.m.
- Muscadine Bloodline – Friday, February 20, at 7:00 p.m.
- Mark Chesnutt – Saturday, February 21, at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
As one of the top 60 largest professional rodeos in the world, the Dixie National Rodeo is also a National Finals Rodeo qualifier. Watch the video here for a dynamic preview of the entertainment lineup and thrilling rodeo competitions at https://www.dixienational.org/2026DNRvideo.
To view the press conference in its entirety, visit https://youtu.be/Ykn_nXoGVi8.
“Around 900 of the best rodeo contestants from across the globe travel to compete in this massive event right here in the capital city of Jackson, Mississippi. So, not only do visitors get an unforgettable live concert but they also get to see some of the top rodeo competitors from around the world in action,” continued Commissioner Gipson. “So, I encourage everyone to come out to the Great American Mississippi State Fair, and while you’re here, stop by the Box Office to secure your tickets for the Dixie National Rodeo.”
Dixie National Rodeo concert tickets will be available for purchase in advance at www.ticketmaster.com or the Coliseum Box Office starting Friday, October 3, 2025. For more information and updates about the 2026 Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo, visit www.dixienational.org and follow the Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo on Facebook, Instagram and X.
