The California Rodeo Salinas is kicking off their annual festivities a bit earlier than usual with Blake Shelton, one of country music’s biggest stars, headlining the 2025 Big Week Kick Off Concert on Friday, June 27th. Known for his chart-topping hits, larger-than-life personality, and role as a longtime coach on The Voice, Shelton has captivated fans worldwide with his dynamic performances and undeniable talent.
With 29 #1 singles, 52 million singles and 13 million albums sold and nearly 11 billion Global Streams, Shelton has received numerous awards, including six ACMs, three AMAs, ten CMAs, 11 CMTs and six People’s Choice, among many others. He is currently climbing the country charts with his new single “Texas.”
Gates will open at 5pm on June 27th and opening acts include Cameron Whitcomb and Red Shahan. The concert is presented by Taylor Farms and produced by California Rodeo Salinas and David Drew Productions, with support from media partners KSBW TV 8, Central Coast ABC, and KTOM 92.7FM.
TICKETS & EVENT DETAILS
- Tickets go on sale Thursday, March 6th at 10 AM at carodeo.com.
- Ticket prices are $60 for grandstand seats (ages 2+), $90 for standing floor tickets (ages 2+), and $105 for box seats (all ages).
- Venue: Salinas Sports Complex (1034 N. Main Street, Salinas, CA 93906).
- Parking: $30 per vehicle.
This electrifying concert will kick off the rodeo festivities in style, setting the stage for an unforgettable month of celebrating Western culture and community with the California Rodeo Salinas taking place July 17th-20th.
For sponsorship opportunities, contact Victoria Carlisle at vcarlisle@carodeo.com or 831-775-3109.
A clear bag policy will be in effect for this event.
More details can be found at https://www.carodeo.com/events/2025/kick-off-concert-2025.
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ABOUT BLAKE SHELTON
As the genre’s chief ambassador, Blake Shelton has been delivering country music to a diverse audience for more than 20 years.
With 29 #1 singles, 52 million singles and 13 million albums sold and nearly 11 Billion Global Streams, Shelton has received numerous awards, including six ACMs, three AMAs, ten CMAs, 11 CMTs and six People’s Choice, among many others. He is currently climbing the country charts with his new single “Texas.”
Shelton has a wide array of shows in 2025, with his “Live In Las Vegas” Residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. The residency is occurring February 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, and 15. His “Friends And Heroes” Tour will Kick off February 27 in Lexington, KY, and feature Craig Morgan, Deana Carter & Trace Adkins with very special guest Emily Ann Roberts.
The Grand Ole Opry member will help celebrate the Opry’s 100th anniversary in March when he hosts a three-hour, star-studded special that will air on NBC. He also remains focused on his Ole Red partnership with Ryman Hospitality, with locations currently in Tishomingo, Nashville, Gatlinburg, Orlando, and most recently, Las Vegas, with a stand-alone venue complete with a roof-top stage and bar on the Las Vegas strip.
Shelton returns to the television stage this fall with “The Road.” Along with Taylor Sheridan, he is an executive producer and will appear in the new singing competition that will air on CBS.
A noted humanitarian, Shelton has helped raise millions of dollars for children’s hospitals, disaster relief organizations, food banks, and the OK POP Museum, and he wrapped the “Back To The Honky Tonk” Tour in March with a special show in Tulsa titled Blake Shelton & Friends: Oklahoma Is All For The Hall. It featured fellow Oklahomans Ronnie Dunn, Kristin Chenoweth, Vice Gill, and others and raised more than $750,000 for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.
For more information, please visit www.BlakeShelton.com and follow @BlakeShelton.
ABOUT CALIFORNIA RODEO SALINAS
The 115th California Rodeo Salinas will take place from July 17-20, 2025. As a not-for-profit organization, the California Rodeo Association is dedicated to preserving the traditions of the California Rodeo Salinas and the Western way of life, while fostering community involvement and cultural heritage. Through its signature rodeo and year-round operations at the Salinas Sports Complex, the Association provides substantial support to local nonprofits and community groups. In 2024, these efforts generated over $796,000 for local organizations through donations, vending opportunities, and fundraising events.
For more details, visit www.CARodeo.com or contact the California Rodeo Office at (831) 775-3100.