Parker McCollum held his one-year-old son, Major, up to the microphone. “Say hi bubba.” And he did, after an expectant pause. The audience was, of course, thrilled.
“Man, Houston, this is my family right here, y’all.” McCollum’s wife, Hallie Ray Light, stood to his left with their son as he spoke. “And that’s my family right there,” he motioned toward the massive sold-out crowd, “We love you guys, thank y’all for showing up for us, year after year, whether it’s The Woodlands, whether it’s RodeoHouston, whether it’s Cincinnati, or Los Angeles—man we’re glad to see y’all every time.”
The Conroe native’s March 20, 2026 performance at RodeoHouston marked a fourth appearance on the star stage, and with it, expectations were high. The gentle guitar intro of “My Blue,” from the country star’s self-titled album released just last year, set the tone as the concert began. Parker kept it classic in a simple black T-shirt and a red “Fresh Western” baseball cap—a bit of self promotion. He wore his signature chains around his neck, while a bold leather guitar strap with stamped filigree and his last name added a personal touch.
McCollum isn’t known for the pomp and pageantry that we sometimes see on the RodeoHouston stage. His understated approach to live performance puts the spotlight squarely on the music rather than the spectacle. “Young Man Blues” from the singer’s 2020 record Hollywood Gold, and “Big Ole Fancy House’”from his 2025 self-titled offering were performed in much the same way they were recorded. But it was “Hell of a Year,” a reflective and heartfelt ballad from Probably Wrong (2017) that stood out.
Here he swapped his natural wood guitar for a sleek, piano-black model, fitted with a black leather strap accented in gold—a guitar he would carry through the rest of the show. “People ask all the time, do you ever get used to playing the Rodeo? Does it ever get old? Hell no!” McCollum played the beginning riff from the song as he spoke, “I love the city of Houston. Only thing I’m lacking in my life is a Houston Texans super bowl and another Astros World Series Championship!”
Aubrie Sellers, the band’s supporting vocalist (and a formidable solo artist in her own right) wove stunning harmonies alongside Parker, building to an especially tender moment when he invited his family onto the star stage.
Major McCollum, wearing a backwards “Fresh Western” baseball cap just like his father, gazed out at the crowd in awe. “Thank ya’ll for lovin’ on country music and thank ya’ll for supporting us all these years. Man, we sure are thankful for it.” McCollum’s words were met with cheers and applause. He waved to Hallie and Major as they carefully made their way toward the edge of the stage, leaving him to finish the final songs of the night. “Good luck gettin’ off this rotating stage!” Parker warned.
The Texas-born singer took NRG Stadium for a ride as he ran through three of his biggest hits to finish off the concert: “Burn it Down” (Never Enough, 2023), “Solid Country Gold” (Parker McCollum, 2025) and “Pretty Heart’”(Gold Chain Cowboy, 2021). As the final chorus filled the stadium, his band played on while he made a memorable exit: riding horseback around the arena, interacting with fans along the way.
SETLIST
My Blue
Big Sky
Meet You in the Middle
Young Man Blues
To Be Loved by You/What Kinda Man
Big Ole Fancy House
Hell of a Year
Handle On You
Killin’ Me
Burn it Down/Solid Country Gold
Pretty Heart