Sikeston Rodeo Music Entertainers
We round up the best Entertainment year after year
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11
Corey Kent
5:30 pm – Gates Open
9 pm – Concert
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12
Fox N’ Vead
5:30 pm – Gates Open
9 pm – Concert
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13
Sam Barber
5 pm – Gates Open
9 pm – Concert
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14
Chase Matthew with Waka Flocka Flame
5 pm – Gates Open
9 pm – Concert
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Wednesday, August 11
Corey Kent
Wednesday, August 11
Corey Kent
Experience the electrifying energy of Corey Kent, the Bixby, Oklahoma–born singer and songwriter who’s been chasing a music career since before most artists even pick up a guitar! Inspired by fellow Oklahoma legend Garth Brooks, Corey started singing at age three and was fronting a touring Western Swing band by eleven. After a life-changing moment performing on stage with Willie Nelson, he moved to Nashville at just seventeen and never looked back. From competing on Season 8 of NBC’s The Voice to grinding through years of touring and songwriting, Corey has earned every bit of his momentum the hard way.
His breakout cover of “Wild as Her” exploded on streaming platforms, earning RIAA Triple-Platinum certification and climbing to the top of the charts. Follow-up hits like the Gold-certified “Something’s Gonna Kill Me” and fan-favorite “This Heart” have cemented his reputation as one of country music’s most dynamic rising stars. With a sound that blends classic country roots with modern energy and a voice that fills every room he steps into, Corey delivers the kind of authenticity fans can’t get enough of.
From small-town Oklahoma roots to national-stage momentum, Corey Kent is a name that’s here to stay. Don’t miss your chance to catch him live at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo. It’s going to be a show for the books!
Thursday, August 12
Fox N’ Vead
Thursday, August 12
Fox N’ Vead
Experience the raw, high-energy sound of Fox N’ Vead, the Concord, North Carolina–based duo quickly making noise in the country-rock scene! Founded by frontmen Christian Vead and Logan Fox, this band blends hard-hitting, grunge-inspired riffs with melodies rooted in country and blues tradition, creating a sound that’s equal parts rowdy and soulful. Alongside bassist Landon Almond and drummer Ashton Re, Fox N’ Vead brings a live energy that fans can’t stop talking about.
Their 2023 album Coulda Been Something turned heads across the indie music world, with the title track racking up hundreds of thousands of streams and putting the band firmly on the radar. Tracks like “Another Lie I Told,” “Waste Away,” and their single “All In” showcase the group’s ability to craft catchy, guitar-driven songs that stick with you long after the last note. With a growing fanbase fueled by word-of-mouth buzz, viral social media moments, and a relentless touring schedule, Fox N’ Vead is building something real from the ground up.
From North Carolina roots to stages across the country, Fox N’ Vead is a band on the rise you don’t want to miss. Watch them live at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo!
Friday, August 13
Sam Barber
Friday, August 13
Sam Barber
Experience the soul-stirring sound of Sam Barber, the Frohna, Missouri–born singer and songwriter taking the country music world by storm! Raised on his family’s farm in small-town Missouri, Sam grew up focused on athletics and the outdoors before discovering a hidden musical gift at sixteen, when he picked up his great-grandfather’s old Gibson guitar and taught himself to play. What started with covers posted online quickly turned into something much bigger, and Sam hasn’t slowed down since.
His breakout single “Straight and Narrow,” a song he wrote as a teenager, went viral on TikTok and has since earned Platinum certification and hundreds of millions of streams. Follow-up hits like the Platinum-certified “Indigo” (a collaboration with Avery Anna) and his RIAA Gold-certified debut album Restless Mind have solidified his place among country music’s most exciting new voices. In 2026, he took home the Breakthrough Country Artist award at the American Music Awards, voted on entirely by fans. With raw, emotionally charged vocals and lyrics that hit like a conversation with an old friend, Sam Barber makes music you feel deep in your bones.
From a Missouri farm to national stages and major awards, Sam Barber is the real deal. Clear your calendar for a can’t-miss show at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo.
Saturday, August 8
Braxton Keith + The Mexican OT
Saturday, August 14
Chase Matthew with Waka Flocka Flame
Chase Matthew
Experience the gritty, high-octane sound of Chase Matthew, the Sevierville, Tennessee–born, Nashville-raised singer and songwriter who’s been turning heads across the country music world! Growing up in a musical family outside Music City, Chase started singing in high school while working full-time as a mechanic, writing songs about the real people and real life he knew best. That raw authenticity caught the attention of country rapper Upchurch, who made Chase the first artist signed to his Holler Boy Records label, launching a career that hasn’t slowed down since.
His breakout smash “County Line” went viral and earned RIAA Platinum certification, stacking up hundreds of millions of streams and putting Chase on the map almost overnight. Since then, he’s delivered hit after hit, including the Platinum-certified, Billboard Hot 100–charting “Love You Again” and fan-favorites like “Come Get Your Memory” and “Darlin,'”while surpassing one billion global career streams. With a sound that blends traditional country storytelling with modern edge and a voice built for packed arenas, Chase Matthew has proven he’s not just a moment, he’s a movement.
From working under the hood to selling out stages across the nation, Chase Matthew is country music’s blue-collar underdog turned powerhouse. He’s headed to the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo, and trust us – you want to be in that crowd!
Waka Flocka Flame
Get ready for an exciting night with Waka Flocka Flame, the Queens, New York–born, Atlanta-raised rapper and entertainer who helped define an entire era of hip-hop! Born Juaquin James Malphurs, Waka grew up surrounded by the music industry. His mother managed major artists including Gucci Mane, but it wasn’t until he watched Gucci perform live that he traded his basketball dreams for the mic. Once he found his calling, there was no turning back, and his explosive energy and larger-than-life presence quickly made him one of the most electrifying performers in the game.
Waka Flocka Flame burst onto the national scene with his 2009 hit “O Let’s Do It,” followed by the iconic club anthem “No Hands” (featuring Roscoe Dash and Wale), which earned RIAA Diamond certification. His debut album Flockaveli debuted at number six on the Billboard 200, and tracks like “Hard in da Paint” became instant classics that still rock crowds today. With billions of streams, a catalog of hits that have soundtracked a generation, and a reputation as one of the most high-energy live performers in music, Waka Flocka Flame delivers a show that gets every single person on their feet.
From the streets of Atlanta to stages across the world, Waka Flocka Flame is bringing the energy to the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo. Be there! You’ll be glad you were!
PAST ENTERTAINMENT
Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo Entertainment Through the Years
Every year, after the dust from the rodeo events settle, the Sikeston Jaycees pull out the best stage in the Bootheel. The Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo has hosted talented artists of nearly every genre. You could even say many were legends in the making.
- 1970 – Michael Landon
- 1972 – Barbara Mandrell & Johnny Paycheck
- 1973 – Roy Rogers & Dale Evans
- 1974 – The Pat Boone Family
- 1975 – Bobby Vinton
- 1976, 1989, & 1992 – Tanya Tucker
- 1977 – Kenny Rogers
- 1978 – Donnie West
- 1979 – Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers
- 1979 – The Kendalls
- 1979 – Tom T. Hall
- 1979, 1981, 1983, & 1990 – Ronnie Milsap
- 1980 – Don Williams
- 1980 – Jim Ed Brown & Helen Cornelius
- 1980 – Brenda Lee
- 1980 & 1986 – The Statler Brothers
- 1981 – Merle Haggard
- 1981 – Hank Williams Jr.
- 1981 – John Conlee
- 1982, 1984, & 1987 – Conway Twitty
- 1982 – T.G. Sheppard
- 1982 – Moe Bandy
- 1982 – Mickey Gilley & Johnny Lee
- 1983 – David Frizzel & Shelly West
- 1983, 1984 & 1985 – Lee Greenwood
- 1983 – Loretta Lynn
- 1984 & 1996 – John Anderson
- 1984- George Strait
- 1985 – Micheal Martin Murphey
- 1985 – Eddy Raven
- 1985 – Ray Charles
- 1986 – Ricky Skaggs
- 1986 & 1988 – Ray Stevens
- 1986 – Exile
- 1987 – Randy Travis
- 1987 & 1992 – Sawyer Brown
- 1987 – Kenny Loggins
- 1988 – Ricky Van Shelton
- 1988 & 1991 – Restless Heart
- 1989 & 1990 – Willie Nelson
- 1988, 1989, 1991, 1998, & 2001 – The Charlie Daniels Band
- 1989 – Earl Thomas Conley
- 1990 – Shenandoah
- 1990 – Garth Brooks
- 1991 & 2018 – Travis Tritt
- 1991 – Doug Stone
- 1992 & 1993 Mark Chesnutt
- 1992 – Mark Collie
- 1993 – Pam Tillis
- 1993 & 1999 – Lorrie Morgan
- 1993, 1995, & 1999 – Sammy Kershaw
- 1994 & 1996 – Joe Diffie
- 1994 & 2010 – Tracy Lawrence
- 1994 – Martina McBride
- 1994 – Marty Stuart
- 1995 – Confederate Railroad
- 1995 & 1999 – Tracy Byrd
- 1995 – Ken Mellons
- 1996, 2000, & 2007 – Clay Walker
- 1996 & 2003 Chris LeDoux
- 1997 – George Jones
- 1997 – Diamond Rio
- 1997 & 2006 – Terri Clark
- 1997 – Wade Hayes
- 1998 – Clint Black
- 1998 – Ricochet
- 1998 – David Lee Murphy
- 1999 – Toby Keith
- 1999 – Kenny Chesney
- 2000 – John Michael Montgomery
- 2000 – Jo Dee Messina
- 2000, 2005, & 2009 – Montgomery Gentry
- 2001 – Collin Raye
- 2001 & 2002 – Lonestar
- 2001 – Ty Herndon
- 2002 – Alabama
- 2002 & 2008 – Gary Allan
- 2002 & 2006 – Trace Adkins
- 2003 – Brad Paisley
- 2003 – Trick Pony
- 2003 & 2004 – Chris Cagle
- 2004 – Emerson Drive with Joe Nichols
- 2004 & 2009 – Blake Shelton
- 2004 – Phil Vassar
- 2005 – Sara Evans
- 2005 & 2007 – Dierks Bentley
- 2005 – Darryl Worley
- 2006 & 2011 – Craig Morgan
- 2006 – Keith Anderson
- 2007 – Sugarland
- 2007 – Eric Church
- 2008 – Little Big Town
- 2008 – 38 Special
- 2008 – Jason Aldean
- 2009 – Darius Rucker
- 2009 – Luke Bryan
- 2010 – Lynyrd Skynyrd
- 2010 – Jamey Johnson
- 2010 & 2011 – Gretchen Wilson
- 2011 – Big and Rich
- 2011 – Pat Green
- 2011 – Rodney Atkins
- 2012 – The Band Perry
- 2012 – Jerrod Niemann
- 2012 – Easton Corbin
- 2012 – Justin Moore
- 2013 – Chris Cagle
- 2013 – Gary Allan
- 2013 – Randy Houser
- 2013 – Brantley Gilbert
- 2014 – Josh Thompson
- 2014 – Neal McCoy
- 2014 – Dustin Lynch
- 2014 – Bret Michaels
- 2015 – Cole Swindell
- 2015 – Joe Diffie
- 2015 & 2017 – Chris Young
- 2015 – Aaron Lewis
- 2016 – Chase Rice
- 2016 – Granger Smith
- 2016 – Dwight Yoakam
- 2016 – Frankie Ballard
- 2017 – Brothers Osborne
- 2017 – Dylan Scott
- 2017 – David Nail
- 2018 – Chris Janson
- 2018 – Brett Young
- 2018 – Justin Moore
- 2019 – Morgan Wallen
- 2019 – Sammy Kershaw, Collin Raye & Aaron Tippin
- 2019 – Jake Owen
- 2019 – Midland
- 2020 – Nelly
- 2020 – Aaron Lewis
- 2020 – Cody Johnson
- 2020 – Joe Nichols
- 2021 – HARDY
- 2021 – Matt Stell
- 2021 – Dustin Lynch
- 2021 – T. I.
- 2022 – Jordan Davis
- 2022 – Elvie Shane
- 2022 – Lil Jon
- 2022 – Koe Wetzel
- 2023 – Riley Green
- 2023 – Travis Denning
- 2023 – Ja Rule & the Ying Yang Twins
- 2023 – Whiskey Myers
- 2024 – Warren Zeiders
- 2024 – Rhett Walker
- 2024 – Ludacris
- 2024 – Shane Smith & The Saints
- 2025 – Ty Myers
- 2025 – Ole 60
- 2025 – Kameron Marlowe & BigXthaPlug
- 2025 – Treaty Oak Revival
- 2026 – Tucker Wetmore
- 2026 – Blake Whiten
- 2026 – Hudson Westbrook
- 2026 – Braxton Keith
- 2026 – That Mexican OT








