The biggest stars in country, including Garth Brooks, George Strait, and Lainey Wilson, are all on tap to rock stages along the Vegas Strip during the NFR days.
There will be no shortage of amazing live-music options this December in Las Vegas when Wrangler National Finals Rodeo returns to the city December 5 through 14. From the King of Country to the reigning queen of the ACMS, the brightest stars in the genre will take hotel and casino venues’ stages by storm.
It’s about time to start securing those tickets and planning your itineraries if you’re planning to be in Vegas for Wrangler NFR. Find all manner of entertainment options for the stay here, but get a head start with our handy list of all-star concerts below.
GARTH BROOKS
Brooks is one of the greatest showmen in music, whether he’s rocking with a full band or standing alone with a guitar. December 5, 7, 8, 12, 14 at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. [TICKETS]
MARK CHESNUTT
Fans of the “Brother Jukebox” crooner are no doubt rooting for his quick recovery from heart surgery earlier this year. He’s scheduled to perform his hits on December 6 at The Showroom at Golden Nugget. [TICKETS]
CHARLEY CROCKETT
C&I readers saw the most stylish sides of the burgeoning country star earlier this year in the magazine. These days he’s touring on the strength of latest album $10 Cowboy. December 14 at The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. [TICKETS]
EAGLES
The California country-rock stalwarts are still going strong with help from Vince Gill and other special guests. December 6, 7, 13, 14 at the Sphere. [TICKETS]
CODY JINKS
Plan for a wild night of rugged Southern country-rock from this veteran singer-songwriter. December 6 and 7 at Dolby Live at Park MGM. [TICKETS]
CODY JOHNSON
The former C&I cover guy is a favorite among the rodeo crowd, as he used to ride himself. December 12 at MGM Grand Garden Arena at MGM Grand. [TICKETS]
WYNONNA JUDD
Having overcome tremendous loss and struggle in the last few years, Wynonna has never faltered from her on-stage brilliance. She’s got “the voice.” December 11, 13, 14 at The Venetian Theater at Venetian. [TICKETS]
MIDLAND and TANYA TUCKER
Midland’s sound is drenched in throwback style, so they’ll fit right in with their legendary special guest, Tanya Tucker. December 6 at The Theater at Virgin Hotel Las Vegas. [TICKETS]
IAN MUNSICK
The Wyoming troubadour will play material from his two well-received albums, Coyote Cry and White Buffalo. December 6 at The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. [TICKETS]
BRAD PAISLEY
Time-tested hits and a killer sense of humor make Paisley a sure thing for any concertgoer. December 6-8 at Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas. [TICKETS]
THOMAS RHETT
He’s been a frequent hitmaker over the last decade in country music, clocking in with six hit albums since 2013. December 6, 7, 13, 14 at BleauLive Theater at Fontainebleau Las Vegas. [TICKETS]
GEORGE STRAIT, CHRIS STAPLETON, LITTLE BIG TOWN
This has to be the hottest ticket in town every year at NFR, and the reason is obvious: George Strait. Not only will he share the stage with two equally entertaining A-list acts; he’ll also be riding the waves of a brand-new album, Cowboys and Dreamers. December 7 at Allegiant Stadium. [TICKETS]
PAM TILLIS and LORRIE MORGAN
The dynamic duo of ’90s songstresses will have the fans singing along and two-stepping all night. December 9 at The Showroom at Golden Nugget. [TICKETS]
SHANIA TWAIN
Let’s go, girls: Shania has years of practice owning Vegas stages at this point. Don’t be stupid and miss her live show. December 6, 7, 11, 13, 14 at Bakkt Theater at Planet Hollywood Hotel & Casino. [TICKETS]
COLTER WALL
We featured the brilliant Canadian cowboy crooner Wall in the magazine earlier this year. His tunes are rooted in history, timeless and gorgeous. December 8 at Dolby Live at Park MGM. [TICKETS]
LAINEY WILSON
Wilson, the reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year, is nothing less than the current face of country music, and we’re all paying attention. December 14 at MGM Grand Garden Arena at MGM Grand. [TICKETS]
