HOUSTON, March 19, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The 80th anniversary of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo set the paid Rodeo attendance record with 1,283,419.

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HOUSTON, Jan. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo officials today announced the star entertainer lineup for the 2012 Show.

ENTERTAINERSTuesday, Feb. 28 -- AlabamaSunday, March 4 -- Big Time RushMonday, March 12 -- Zac Brown BandSaturday, March 17 -- Brad Paisley

HOUSTON, March 21, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The 79th edition of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo(TM) ended on a record-breaking run, with 2,262,834 in total attendance, all while showcasing North America's champion athletes through the invitational RODEOHOUSTON BP Super Series and the inaugural Cinch RODEOHOUSTON Super Shootout. "There are so many variables regarding attendance, from the weather to the economy, but we continue to excel by creating an exciting, innovative, fun, affordable place for friends and families to enjoy," said Skip Wagner, president of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.