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RODEOHOUSTON™ Announces Star Lineup, Ticket Sales Information

By RODEOHOUSTON™
February 17, 2006

HOUSTON–Twenty-four superstar entertainers will be heading to Houston for the 2006 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™. Tickets go on sale Saturday, Jan. 14, 2006, at all Ticketmaster locations (excluding the Reliant Park box office until Monday, Jan. 16).

STAR ENTERTAINMENT

The 2005 lineup is a diverse group of 24 acclaimed entertainers that span several genres of music. Together these entertainers have garnered numerous music industry honors, including 59 Country Music Association awards, 46 Academy of Country Music awards and 11 GRAMMY awards. These stars are collectively looking at 21 GRAMMY nominations for 2005.

The star-studded entertainment lineup currently scheduled to perform at the 2005 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, March 1 to 20, is:

Tuesday, Feb. 28.............................. George Strait
Wednesday, March 1 ........................ Trisha Yearwood
Thursday, March 2 ........................... Sheryl Crow
Friday, March 3– Black Heritage Day ...Maze featuring Frankie Beverly and Raven
Saturday, March 4 ............................ Martina McBride
Sunday, March 5 ...............................Clay Walker
Monday, March 6 ..............................Robert Earl Keen and Miller Lite presents Cross Canadian Ragweed.
Tuesday, March 7 .............................John Fogerty
Wednesday, March 8 .........................Miller Lite presents Toby Keith
Thursday, March 9 ........................... Maroon5
Friday, March 10 ...............................Miller Lite presents Pat Green
Saturday, March 11 ...........................Lee Ann Womack
Sunday, March 12– Go Tejano Day .....Ramon Ayala and Jay Perez
Monday, March 13– Spring Break Stampede ........... LeAnn Rimes
Tuesday, March 14– Spring Break Stampede .......... Larry the Cable Guy and Cory Morrow
Wednesday, March 15– Spring Break Stampede ..... Alan Jackson
Thursday, March 16– Spring Break Stampede ........ Hilary Duff
Friday, March 17– Spring Break Stampede ............. Lonestar
Saturday, March 18– RODEOHOUSTON™ Finals .... Brooks & Dunn
Sunday, March 19– RODEOHOUSTON Collegiate Championship ..... Gretchen Wilson

Weekday performances begin at 6:45 p.m., while Saturday and Sunday performances begin at 3:45 p.m. Each performance starts with the grand entry, followed by action-packed rodeo events, miniature chuck wagon races and the heartwarming calf scramble, and ends with the concert entertainer. The carnival opens at 4 p.m. on weekdays, and 10 a.m. on weekends. During Spring Break Stampede, the carnival will open at 2 p.m. on weekdays. For a detailed daily schedule, visit www.rodeohouston.com or www.hlsr.com.

Other Events

The 2006 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo opens at Reliant Park with the World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest, Feb. 23-25. The Downtown Rodeo Parade and ConocoPhillips Rodeo Run will be held in downtown Houston Saturday, Feb. 25. All daily attractions at Reliant Park open at 8 a.m., beginning Tuesday, Feb. 28, and conclude on Sunday, March 19. For additional information regarding the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, the Show’s Web site is available 24 hours a day at www.rodeohouston.com or www.hlsr.com. Also, for daily updates during the Show and monthly during non-Showtime, subscribe to the Show’s e-mail newsletter at www.rodeohouston.com or www.hlsr.com.

Ticket Information

Rodeo ticket prices range from $16 to $77, plus a Ticketmaster convenience charge, and include entrance into Reliant Stadium, Reliant Center, Reliant Arena, The Hideout (for those ages 21 years and older), outdoor activities and booths, and the carnival. Chute Seat packages are available for $300 per seat per performance for front row, or $200 per seat per performance for second row. For more information on what is included in a Chute Seat package, visit www.rodeohouston.com and go to “ticketing.” Tickets can be purchased through all Ticketmaster locations, on the Internet at www.rodeohouston.com, or by phone at 713.629.3700. Ticketmaster locations include Foley’s, Fiesta, select FYE stores and Wherehouse Music. On the opening day of ticket sales, Saturday, Jan. 14, there is a 10-ticket limit for the rodeo performances featuring George Strait on Feb. 28, Toby Keith on March 8, and Hilary Duff on March 16.

Most Ticketmaster locations in the Houston area will be distributing linestubs beginning at 9 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 14. Drawings will be held at each of the locations at approximately 9:30 a.m. to determine the linestub number which will start the line for ticket purchases at these locations.

At all ticket locations, linestubs will be available only to persons ages 12 and older, and each person will receive only one linestub. Linestubs that have been tampered with will not be honored. Ticket buyers should be aware that the only Show-authorized ticket outlets are Ticketmaster outlets.

Ticketmaster also will be selling World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest tickets. VISA, MasterCard, Discover and American Express cards will be accepted online or by phone at 713.629.3700.

RODEO METRO EXPRESS

The Rodeo METRO Express will provide transportation for Show visitors from seven shuttle locations throughout Houston. Round-trip transportation on the shuttle is $4 for riders ages 13 and older, $2 for those ages 3 to 12, and free for those ages 2 and younger. The Rodeo METRO Express is sponsored by Ford.

From the northwest, riders can catch the shuttles at Delmar Stadium and METRO North Shepherd Park and Ride. In the southeast, the METRO Monroe Park and Ride serves as a pick-up and drop-off location. The Aramco Services Company at 9009 West Loop South, and METRO West Loop Park and Ride will serve patrons on the southwest side. Centrally located, the Reed Road HLS&R Park and Ride will offer longer hours of operation than the other locations. The Texas Medical Center Smithlands location at North Stadium Drive will once again be available. Each lot is serviced by METRO lift buses.

Rodeo METRO Express service will be available for the public to the World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest Feb. 24 – 25. The Reed Road HLS&R lot will run from 5 a.m. to 2 a.m. both days. All other lots will run from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday, Feb. 24, and from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 25. The last in-bound bus at all locations during the World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest will depart for Reliant Park at 9:30 p.m. each evening.

Daily shuttle service to and from Reliant Park will begin on Tuesday, Feb. 28. The Reed Road HLS&R lot will have continuous shuttle service from 5 a.m. to 2 a.m. daily. All other lots will operate from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m., Monday through Thursday; 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Fridays; 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. on Saturdays; and 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. on Sundays.

Limited parking is available at Reliant Park Main Street lots during the World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest, Feb. 23 – 25. During the run of the Show, Feb. 28 – March 19, parking is available at the Reliant Park Main Street lots and South Kirby lot. METRORail also stops at Reliant Park for an easy ride from downtown or the nearby parking lots.

METRORail also stops at Reliant Park for an easy ride from downtown or the nearby parking lots. There will be no bus service from Minute Maid Park during the 2006 Show.

HERITAGE PARTNERS

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is supported by many individuals and organizations, but is especially proud to have Reliant Energy, Ford, Coca-Cola and Miller Lite as 2006 Heritage Partners.

SECURITY

Because of the nature of the event, there will be no restriction on backpacks, purses and other bags, but for increased security, everyone entering Reliant Park, and/or their possessions, may be subject to search. Anyone refusing to be searched will be denied access. No alcohol, guns or knives will be allowed to be brought onto the grounds, and food and drink may not be carried in to Reliant Stadium. Videotaping is not allowed.

BENEFITING YOUTH AND SUPPORTING EDUCATION

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is a 501 (c)(3) charitable event, committed to benefiting youth and supporting education throughout the state. Since presenting its first scholarship in 1957, the Show has committed more than $100 million in educational support to the youth of Texas.