Excitement Builds for “The Boys from Oklahoma: Round 2” in 2026
A limited number of tickets for the upcoming “The Boys from Oklahoma: Round 2” event at Oklahoma State University are set to go on sale to the general public on Tuesday, September 9, at 10 a.m. This highly anticipated concert will feature Red Dirt music stars Cross Canadian Ragweed and Turnpike Troubadours, among others, performing in Stillwater next April. Fans are encouraged to act quickly, as the remaining tickets are expected to sell out rapidly once the sale begins.
The announcement was made by Cross Canadian Ragweed’s social media pages, which urged fans to set an alarm and be ready to purchase tickets as soon as they become available. The event will take place at Boone Pickens Stadium, a venue that has become synonymous with the Red Dirt music scene.
This is the second edition of the “Boys from Oklahoma” concert series, following the successful first run earlier this year. The initial event, held in April, featured multiple sold-out shows that drew over 180,000 fans. Due to overwhelming demand, the original concert turned into four consecutive nights of performances. Now, organizers are preparing for another round of concerts, with the 2026 edition set to coincide with Red Dirt Music Week in Stillwater, running from April 7 to 13.
A Reunion That Captivated Fans
Cross Canadian Ragweed, known as one of the standard-bearers of Red Dirt music, recently confirmed their plans to perform an encore show in Stillwater, the birthplace of the genre. The band will be joined by co-headliners and fellow Oklahoma Music Hall of Famers, Turnpike Troubadours. In addition, The Great Divide, another Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame inductee, will also return for the 2026 event.
Wyatt Flores, a rising star in the Red Dirt scene and a Stillwater native, will also be part of the lineup. He previously performed as a special guest during the 2025 event. Another addition to the 2026 lineup is Shane Smith and the Saints, a Texas-based band that played at the previous “Texas Encore” event.
The success of the initial “Boys from Oklahoma” concerts led to the creation of Red Dirt Music Week, a new celebration in Stillwater. The event was declared by Mayor Will Joyce after the massive ticket sales for the original shows. The 2026 edition will fall right in the middle of this week-long celebration, further solidifying Stillwater’s status as a hub for Red Dirt music.
Presale and Fan Anticipation
The presale for the 2026 “Boys from Oklahoma” concert began on Friday, September 5, at noon and ended on Monday, September 8, at 10 p.m. During the presale, Cross Canadian Ragweed announced that there were only a limited number of tickets available, emphasizing the high demand for the event.
The initial tease for the 2026 encore came during the band’s sold-out “Texas Encore” concert last month in Waco. The event was hailed as the biggest non-football event in McLane Stadium history, with nearly 40,000 fans in attendance. The concert featured Cross Canadian Ragweed, Turnpike Troubadours, American Aquarium, Wade Bowen, and Shane Smith & The Saints.
At the end of the performance, lead singer Cody Canada and Turnpike Troubadours’ Evan Felker teased the possibility of a 2026 Oklahoma encore. Their remarks were met with enthusiastic cheers from the crowd, and a large banner reading “See you next year … in Stillwater” was displayed on the stage.
Economic Impact and Cultural Significance
The economic impact of the original “Boys from Oklahoma” concerts was significant. Visit Stillwater President and CEO Cristy Morrison described the event as the biggest she had seen in her 35 years of promoting the college town. The event led to increased visitor spending, hotel occupancy, and sales tax receipts across Payne County. It also sparked several additional live-music showcases in Stillwater.
According to OSU Athletics spokesman Gavin Lang, the event attracted concertgoers from all 50 U.S. states, five Canadian provinces, and even some international attendees. Only 31% of ticket buyers had prior connections to Oklahoma State University, highlighting the broad appeal of Red Dirt music.
The original “Boys from Oklahoma” concerts were described as the Woodstock festival of Red Dirt, drawing fans from across the country and beyond. The success of the event has set the stage for an even bigger celebration in 2026, with fans eagerly awaiting the opportunity to experience the magic of Red Dirt music once again in Stillwater.
