Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo, February 29 - March 15, 2008 ~ Promoting Youth Education, Preserving Western Heritage

March 1 - Randy Rogers Band

With musical influences ranging from Merle Haggard and Willie Nelson to The Beatles and even Pearl Jam, the Randy Rogers band has been a strong, local musical force since the band's formation in 2000. In their fifth and most recent album, Just a Matter of Time, The Randy Rogers Band masterfully blends country and rock n' roll to create a sound that's all their own.

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March 2 - Rodney Atkins

Rodney's first single, "In a Heartbeat," set the pace for a career full of climbing charts. The 2006 Top New Male Vocalist award-winner combines his love of music with his love for his family, writing songs that dwell on family matters. He's "Cleaning This Gun," for his daughter's potential boyfriend, looking for "Someone to Share it With," and "If You're Going Through Hell," he'll give a good piece of advice.

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March 3 - Gretchen Wilson

The rapid rise of Gretchen Wilson has surely been propelled by her raw talent and honest, no frills approach to music. With the release of her third album, One of the Boys, Wilson has proven herself a versatile, genuine artist. Her life experiences contribute to the depth and authenticity found in her music.

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March 4 - Willie Nelson

If ever the words "living legend" were more than just public relations bluster, the application would be to Willie Nelson. The iconic Texan's career has spanned six decades, his catalog boasts more than 200 albums including historic recordings like "Crazy," "Hello Walls," "Red Headed Stranger" and "Stardust." He has gained credentials as an author, actor and activist.

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March 5 - Tracy Lawrence

Tracy Lawrence is one of the premier voices of his generation, both a sensitive and intelligent singer. Tracy hit the national spotlight at the age of 23 with "Sticks and Stones." Lawrence's respect for tradition has enabled him to produce songs like "Lessons Learned" and "Find Out Who Your Friends Are," and build one of the most respected careers in recent country history.

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March 6 - Styx

Styx helped define the 1970s and 1980s with songs like "Come Sail Away," "Babe," Lady," "Mr. Roboto," and "Renegade." Styx was the first band to have four consecutive albums certified multi-platinum. Most band members set out on solo careers and book-writing, and the legend rock band received the Lifetime Achievement Award in 2007.

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March 7 - Neal McCoy

Neal McCoy embodies the best in American music: He's an entertainer and a vocal stylist, a country star who still lives near the land he knew as a young man and a family man who travels the world on the wings of song. He has produced many number one hits including "No Doubt About It," "Billy's Got His Beer Goggles On" and "Wink".

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March 8 - Miranda Lambert

Miranda Lambert first exploded onto the music scene as a finalist in 2003 on the television show Nashville Star. Her first album, Kerosene, debuted at No. 1 on the country charts and won over critics and fans alike. Lambert's latest album, Crazy Ex Girlfriend, showcases her aptitude as both a writer and a performer.

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March 9 - George Jones

Over the past twenty years, George Jones has frequently been referred to as "the greatest living country singer" and "the Rolls-Royce of country singers." The two-time Grammy winner is known for his distinctive voice and phrasing that frequently evoke raw emotions. He has had more songs than any other singer on the country charts, including "He Stopped Loving Her Today," "Why, Baby, Why," And "Choices."

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March 10 - Natasha Bedingfield

Natasha Bedingfield's first chart-topping single, "Unwritten," earned her a Grammy nomination for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance in 2004. Bedingfield's uptempo, pop-rock sound has spread across the U.S. with enormous popularity. Bedingfield has collaborated with artists like Eve, Adam Levine (Maroon 5), rapper Bizarre, Sean Kingston and more, including a performance with Justin Timberlake on his tour.

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March 11 - Clay Walker

Certain artists just have an innate sense of what it takes to please an audience. Clay Walker is one of those artists. Whether on stage or in the recording studio singing "Hypnotize the Moon," "Ordinary People," or "Fall," Walker never gives less than a hundred percent, and it's that kind of dedicated work ethic combined with God-given talent that have made him one of the most successful country acts of the decade.

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March 12 - Joe Nichols

Although he recorded his first album in 1996, it was not until the release of his 2002 single "The Impossible" that Nichols broke onto the country music scene. The single was followed by the release of his second album, Man With a Memory. Nichols has charted ten Top 40 singles on the U.S. Billboard country music charts, two of which - "Brokenheartsville" and "Tequila Makes Her Clothes Fall Off" - reached No. 1.

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March 13 - Jason Aldean

His relatable songs, powerful, dynamic voice, and total dedication to giving himself up for an audience have won over thousands of fans. Aldean followed up his hit "Hicktown" with "Why," and just released his second album, which includes a standout track with fellow rising star Miranda Lambert titled "Grown Woman" and the hit single "Laughed Until We Cried".

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March 14 - Sean Kingston

Sean Kingston is not just a new face in popular music; he's accomplished the rare task of creating a new genre where rap, reggae, pop, doo-wop and remarkable songwriting all combine producting a refreshing sound. His latest hit "Beautiful Girls" and "Love Like This" duet with Natasha Bedingfield have topped charts. Add in Sean's family roots (his grandfather is legendary Jamaican producer Jack Ruby) and you have one of the most exciting debuts this year.

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March 15 - Kevin Fowler

Kevin Fowler's music is a rock n' roll sound delivered by the heartfelt performance of a country boy. A Texas native who grew up listening to Merle Haggard and Johnny Cash, Kevin has recorded duets with both Willie Nelson and George Jones in his career. With his new CD Bring It On, Kevin delivers his unique and heartfelt "Southern country" with style.

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Tickets to these concerts will go on sale January 18 at 10 a.m.