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During these chilly months, it's exciting to think ahead to all that warm weather has to offer. The Tri-State Rodeo is eager to kick off the fun a little earlier this year! The Tri-State Rodeo Operating Committee is thrilled to announce a new event coming to the Fort Madison Area: the TSR Summer Roundup, which will take place inside the C.E. "Eddie" Richards Arena on June 20-21, 2025. This event will feature four national artists over the course of two days, culminating in an after-party each evening.
Shottenkirk Automotive Group is the headlining sponsor of the event, and many other local businesses have also signed on to support the weekend.
Known for its nationally recognized rodeo each September, the C.E. "Eddie" Richards Arena will showcase a new layout for the TSR Summer Roundup. The concerts will be held inside the arena with the stage positioned in the center, facing the covered grandstand section (the VIP area for rodeo fans). Concert-goers will have the option to purchase standing room and reserved seating in the VIP section, as well as two different ticket levels inside the arena. Single day and 2-day tickets will be available.
Headlining the event on Friday, June 20, is Dylan Scott! Scott is a powerful vocalist known for his deep, unmistakable drawl and his blend of old-soul songwriting with a youthful spirit. The ACM-nominated, multi-Platinum singer has achieved four No. 1 singles on the radio (“My Girl,” “Nobody,” “New Truck,” and “Can’t Have Mine”), along with a Top 5 hit, “Hooked.”
Opening for Scott is Ashley Cooke, who has amassed over 352 million global streams with chart-climbing hits like “Never Til Now” (featuring Brett Young) and "Your Place." Cooke has made Ryman and Grand Ole Opry debuts and has appeared on national TV shows such as ABC’s The Bachelorette and NBC’s TODAY. She received her first CMT Award for Breakthrough Female Video of the Year at the 2024 CMT Awards and was nominated for ACM New Female Artist of the Year. Cooke has also been recognized as one of MusicRow’s 2023 Discovery Artist of the Year and iHeartCountry’s On The Verge artist.
On Saturday, June 21, the event will be headlined by Rodney Atkins, a country music artist with six No. 1 singles, eight Top 5 singles, and 3.8 billion career streams. Known for hits like "Farmer's Daughter," "These Are My People," and "Cleaning This Gun," Atkins continues to be recognized as one of the most powerful voices in country music.
Opening for Atkins is Easton Corbin, a talented artist who has been captivating fans for over a decade with his rich baritone voice and distinctive blend of traditional and contemporary country sounds. Corbin has two No. 1 singles ("A Little More Country Than That" and "Roll With It") and seven Top 10 singles, including "A Girl Like You," "All Over the Road," and "Baby Be My Love Song." With over 1 billion streams on Pandora and more than 440 million streams on Spotify, Easton Corbin promises a show you won't want to miss!
Concert-goers can stick around the arena each night after the concert for an after-party featuring Bobby McClendon. Bobby McClendon and his band, the Dirt Road Cartel, offer an exciting live show with great vocals, charisma, and a strong work ethic that impresses audiences.
Gates will open at 5 PM on both nights, with entrance to the TSR Roundup on the north end of the arena. Concerts will begin at 7:30 PM each night.
Curb Records recording artist Dylan Scott is a triple threat — a powerful vocalist with a deep, unmistakable drawl, an old-soul songwriter with a young spirit and a family man with a tender heart. The ACM-nominated, multi-Platinum singer has notched four No. 1 singles at radio (“My Girl,” “Nobody,” “New Truck,” and “Can't Have Mine”), as well as Top 5 hit “Hooked.” Following his first career nomination for Best New Country Artist at the all-genre iHeartRadio Music Awards and a coveted spot among Country Radio Seminar's New Faces of Country Music, his Platinum-certified ode to his wife, “Nobody,” earned him a 2021 CMT Music Award for Breakthrough Video of the Year. Scott earned a 2023 and 2024 ACM nomination in the category, New Male Artist of the Year. Alongside Jason Crabb, Scott won his first GMA Dove Award in 2023 for the song, “Good Morning Mercy.” With career streams surpassing 4 billion, the Louisiana native has provided tour support for Garth Brooks, Luke Bryan and Chris Young, among others, cementing him as an in-demand live act. Livin' My Best Life (Still), the deluxe edition of the latest album from Scott, features five new tracks including “Boys Back Home” with Dylan Marlowe and “This Town's Been Too Good To Us” - both of which are currently at Country radio - and viral TikTok ballad, RIAA-Certified Platinum No. 1 radio single, “Can't Have Mine (Find You A Girl).”
With Big Loud / Back Blocks Music Country artist Ashley Cooke, it’s best to know what you’re getting into – because this emerging star is the definition of more than meets the eye. A graceful exterior matched by a casual-cool nature. Skillfully crafted lyrics and a knack for unforgettable performance. Effortless vocal beauty and a bold sense of internal grit, freely mixing it up with the boys while she rallies the girls. And most important, a passion for capturing the magic between heartbeats, each moment as unique as she is. Still early in her journey, being herself has already served Cooke well. It has led to over 352M global streams with chart climbing hits like “Never Til Now” with Brett Young, Ryman and Grand Ole Opry debuts, national TV appearances on ABC’s The Bachelorette and NBC’s TODAY, tours with Luke Bryan, Jordan Davis, Cole Swindell, Brett Young and more. Hailing from Parkland, Fla. and moved by emotional hit makers like Taylor Swift, Rascal Flatts, Ed Sheeran and more, Cooke embraces the energy of pop and depth of Country, writing her first song by age 11. Cooke moved to Nashville at 18 and attended the prestigious Belmont University – but unlike so many others, she did not study music. After entering the schools revered Country Showcase on a whim and winning, Cooke decided to pursue music for a year. When the pandemic had other plans, Cooke went to TikTok where she built a thriving fanbase, writing and sharing Country music on her own terms. And now, the next chapter begins with her 2023 debut album shot in the dark. Unfolding as if they were ripped from pages of her personal journal, Cooke’s sun-kissed blend of two-lane pop Country is on full display in the collection’s 24 tracks, inspired by true tales of love, heartbreak and all the moments in between. Fully capturing the essence of a daring twenty-something growing up, chasing her dreams and taking risks, Cooke infuses heartfelt lyrics, captivating melodies and raw relatability as she invites listeners to come along for the ride. The striking debut has already garnered Cooke praise from Billboard who named her the July 2023 Rookie of the Month, with additional praise pouring in from People, American Songwriter, The Tennessean and more. Cooke went on to win her first CMT Award for Breakthrough Female Video of the Year at the 2024 CMT Awards before being nominated for ACM New Female Artist of the Year, adding to previous recognition as one of MusicRow’s 2023 Discovery Artist of the Year and Next Big Thing as well as iHeartCountry’s On The Verge artist. Meanwhile, her award-winning single “your place” continues to take her career to new heights as she notches her first career No.1 song at Country radio.
Rodney Atkins has charted at least one radio single at Country Radio in three diEerent decades all while being on the same record label (Curb Records). That sort of commitment and longevity defines the man. He is an artist with multi-generational impact whose voice has been a mainstay at Country Radio, challenging all of us to be better no matter our age – parents who are now grandparents, and adults who first heard Rodney while eating a happy meal in their booster seat.
The ACM Award-winning artist – who has one of the most recognized and powerful voices in Country Music – has over 4 billion global streams; six number one radio singles; 16.5 million RIAA-certified units over 9 singles and 3 albums; has performed on NBC’s TODAY Show, GMA’s Strahan & Sara, and FOX & Friends; and his song “Watching You” was named Number One Song of the Decade by Country Aircheck and earned the songwriter a BMI “Million-Air” Award.
Through the hell we all inevitably go through at some point in life, Atkins has cemented mega-hits in our hearts and minds that help us remain focused on those who matter most. The superstar, who is more interested in connecting with loyal fans and supporting the United States Military than grabbing headlines, is putting his masterful finishing touches on new music that will begin to release in late 2024 and early 2025, beginning with first song, “True South,” on November 22, 2024.
Easton Corbin has been gracing stages with his memorable baritone and unique blend of traditional and modern country music for more than a decade - and his latest album release, Let’s Do Country Right, is no exception.
Known for No. 1 singles like “A Little More Country Than That” and “Roll With It,” along with recent releases, “easygoing” and “fun number” (Billboard) “I Can’t Decide,” “love anthem” (People) “Marry That Girl,” and newest focus track and upcoming tour title, “Lonesome Drinkers” (all included on Let’s Do Country Right) the Florida native continues to deliver that same neotraditional sound fans know and love today.
Working with longtime producer Carson Chamberlain, as well as co-writing collaborators like Wade Kirby, Shane Minor, Adam Craig, and Wyatt McCubbin, Corbin says the past three years have allowed him to focus more seriously on writing music and finding the message he wants to convey to listeners on his forthcoming project.
“It’s about being authentic and that’s what I always focus on when I write or record,” he says. “I keep one foot in traditional and one foot in the modern and marry those two. That’s really been my motto through the years.”
And he’s had a successful time doing so. Throughout his career, Corbin has amassed seven top 10 singles and three American Country Awards. Named Billboard’s 2010 Top New Country Artist, Corbin has never shied away from his traditional roots with Your Big Sky complimenting his “unapologetic and unwavering traditional country sound.” His self-titled debut album was named Country Breakthrough Album of the Year by iTunes Rewind Best of 2010 while American Songwriter has complimented the singer’s “warm, smooth-as-gravy-southern drawl.”
Along the way, Corbin hasn’t forgotten his roots. The young boy who grew up listening to Merle Haggard and George Jones with his grandparents remembers where he came from. “I do love traditional country music,” he says. “That sound is what drew me to country music as a genre. One of my very first records was a Merle Haggard album when I was a kid. The way he delivered a song, the emotion in his songwriting and in his voice, he was just the whole package."
AFTER PARTY ON BOTH NIGHTS!
If the crowd isn't on their feet, they will be when Bobby McClendon hits the stage! This guy is what "live music" is all about. The energy on stage is phenomenal and the music is there to back it up. This guy knows how to put on a show!" – Jay Walker Program Director KTTI
Hard work, determination, and sacrifice define Bobby McClendon. Years of hard work and a determination to succeed at the highest level have paved the way and sharpened the skills of this artist. After relocating to Nashville by way of Yuma, Arizona, Bobby has toured the country, honing his craft on stages large and small, developing one of the most dynamic live shows in any genre of music.
The list of those that Bobby has shared the stage with continues to grow- Little Big Town, Jason Aldean, Lauren Alaina, Jon Pardi, Old Dominion, Thomas Rhett, Brantley Gilbert, Lee Brice, Dustin Lynch, and Kane Brown to name a few.
Bobby McClendon and his backing band he calls the Dirt Road Cartel are the total package—great vocals, world-class energetic live show, a unique look and charisma to burn, as well as a wealth of experience and a work ethic that impresses everyone.
Along with his amped-up live show, Bobby's incredible sound and band harmonies allows him to continue the winning of fans city after city.
“I walk out, take one look at the crowd and attack. I never let up, whether it’s a thirty-minute opening slot for a headliner or a four-hour show. The energy stays cranked up the entire time.” Behind that energy is a world of industry knowledge put to good use. "I put time, effort, passion, drive, determination, creativity and initiative into making my ideas, music and dreams become reality every single time I step on a stage.”
As Bobby McClendon takes his music nationwide, his unique style of country rock sets him apart from all other performers. One thing is for sure about Bobby McClendon...there’s no smoke and mirrors with his live show and one of country music’s most unique and energetic artists.