Saddle up, Mississippians! The entertainment lineup for the 2026 Dixie National Rodeo has been released.
Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson announced on Tuesday that a full slate of popular country artists will be taking the main stage from Feb. 13-15, and 18-21, with legends Joe Nichols and Tanya Tucker headlining the festivities.
Announcing the Dixie National lineup February 13-15 and 18-21! Some huge Country legends plus some of the biggest up-and-coming Country artists, something for everybody. Tickets available during the State Fair starting Friday October 3rd! pic.twitter.com/GQAjPG2cs4
— Commissioner Andy Gipson (@CommAndyGipson) September 23, 2025
The following artists will take the main stage:
Feb. 13 — Ole 60; The Kentucky-based band will bring a taste of southern rock to Mississippi’s capital with songs like “Smoke & Light,” along with “Brother Joe.”
Feb. 14 — Bayker Blankinship; The young, up-and-comer will showcase his talents on Valentine’s Day, with “Maxed Out” and “Tennessee Sunset” marking two of his best-known songs.
Feb. 15 — Joe Nichols; The award-winning artist and household name in country music spheres is best known for his catchy hits “Tequila Makes Her Clothes Fall Off,” “Broken Heartsville,” and “Sunny and 75.”
Feb. 18 — Tanya Tucker; The wildly popular country singer will bring the heat with some well-known throwbacks like “Delta Dawn” and “What’s Your Mama’s Name.”
Feb. 19 — Waylon Wyatt; The 18-year-old from Arkansas will have the chance to win over a Mississippi crowd with his songs “Smoke & Embers” and “Everything Under The Sun,” among others.
Feb. 20 — Muscadine Bloodline; The indie-country duo, who once toured alongside hit singer Post Malone, will show the Jackson audience what it’s all about with songs “Porch Swing Angel” and “Me On You.”
Feb. 21 — Mark Chesnutt; The country star will bring folks back to his golden age of the 1990s with hits “Bubba Shot the Jukebox” and “Too Cold at Home.”
Tickets to the shows will first be available at the upcoming Mississippi State Fair on Oct. 3.
