Dwight Yoakam has officially expanded his Cosmic Roundup & Rodeo Tour 2025 with three brand-new dates, fueling excitement among fans across the United States. The newly added concerts are set for September 6 at the Black Oak Amphitheater in Missouri, September 25 at the Canton Memorial Civic Center in Ohio, and September 27 at the Rose Music Center in Ohio. Each of these shows promises to be more than just a concert—it is a full-scale country celebration featuring some of the most respected names in the genre.
The Missouri show will feature Ashley McBryde and Eli Young Band as special guests, setting the stage with their heartfelt and energetic performances. In Ohio, Yoakam will be joined by the legendary The Mavericks and rising artist Pony Bradshaw, creating a line-up that blends tradition, diversity, and modern country sounds.
A Tour Across America
Beyond these three new dates, Yoakam’s 2025 tour schedule remains one of the most ambitious of his career. The singer will perform in Reading, Pennsylvania, Johnstown, Pennsylvania, Savannah, Georgia, and Asheville, North Carolina, before heading to MGM National Harbor in Maryland on November 6. At nearly every stop, The Mavericks will share the stage, ensuring fans experience a unique combination of honky-tonk fire and Tex-Mex rhythms.
The Special Guests
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Ashley McBryde – A Grammy-winning artist known for her raw honesty and powerful storytelling.
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Eli Young Band – A Texas group with Billboard No. 1 hits, most famous for “Crazy Girl.”
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The Mavericks – A genre-bending band mixing country, rock, and Latin pop, celebrated for albums like What a Crying Shame.
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Pony Bradshaw – A rising name in Americana and country with a soulful, contemporary sound.
Music and Setlist
Fans attending the Cosmic Roundup & Rodeo Tour can expect more than twenty songs per night, carefully blending Yoakam’s timeless hits with new material and unforgettable covers. A typical setlist opens with the Carter Family classic “Keep on the Sunny Side” and moves through a powerful catalogue:
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“Please, Please Baby”
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“Little Sister” (Elvis Presley cover)
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“Streets of Bakersfield”
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“Things Change”
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“I Sang Dixie”
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“A Thousand Miles From Nowhere”
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“Guitars, Cadillacs”
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“Fast as You”
He also surprises fans with energetic renditions of Queen’s “Crazy Little Thing Called Love”, Lefty Frizzell’s “Always Late (With Your Kisses)”, and a show-stopping encore of “Suspicious Minds.” The mix of honky-tonk, rockabilly, and Tex-Mex keeps audiences on their feet from start to finish.
Tickets and Pricing
Tickets vary depending on the venue, but for example, at the Rose Music Center in Ohio, prices range between $68.50 and $114.50, with parking fees already included. VIP upgrades are also available at select venues, offering fans premium seating and exclusive perks. Pre-sales for Missouri and Ohio opened in late May, with strong demand expected across all cities.
A Tour Not to Be Missed
The Cosmic Roundup & Rodeo Tour 2025 is more than just a concert tour—it is a showcase of country music’s evolving spirit. With Dwight Yoakam at the helm, supported by both seasoned legends and rising stars, each night promises to be a journey through the past, present, and future of the genre. For fans of true country music, this is one ride they simply cannot afford to miss.