Parker McCollum is getting a “handle” on headlining the Houston Rodeo. Last year, he sold out his debut appearance, performing for a crowd of over 73,000 people, and this year, he’s set to open the entire 2023 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo on Tuesday night (February 28th).

The Texas native always dreamed of one day performing at the Houston Rodeo, and he feels this is the biggest goal he could accomplish…so far.

“Performing at Houston Rodeo on opening night is kind of the pinnacle for me. Really the one thing I set out to do when I first picked up a guitar, I did it, and now I’m getting to do it twice, and now I’m getting to do it on opening night,” says Parker. “So, obviously, I want to keep going and keep growing this thing and see how big of a level we can get to, but if this is as big as it ever got, you know I’d be totally okay and sleep just fine at night knowing that I accomplished my ultimate goal, which is playing the Houston Rodeo. Everything else is just a bonus.”

Parker, who’s sitting inside the Top 10 on the country charts with “Handle On You,” recently announced the release date for his upcoming album, Never Enough, available May 12th.