Chase Rice to Headline Return of Concerts to the Devaney Sports Center
LINCOLN, Neb. – The University of Nebraska will welcome nationally acclaimed country music artist Chase Rice to John Cook Arena at the Bob Devaney Sports Center on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2027, at 7 p.m., marking the return of major concerts to the venue for the first time in more than two decades.
Part of Devaney Nights: A Welcome Back, the event will celebrate the start of the spring semester by welcoming students back to campus while also ushering in a new era of live entertainment at the Devaney Sports Center. The concert will also feature rising country star Josh Ross, while Kylie Morgan will open the show as the first of three performers scheduled to take the stage.
The event represents the first concert hosted in the arena in more than 20 years and signals a renewed commitment to bringing premier entertainment experiences to Husker venues.
Tickets will go on sale on Tuesday, Oct. 13, beginning with a Huskers Athletic Fund pre-sale at 9 a.m. and public on sale at 2 p.m. Prices range from $45 to $105 including taxes and fees.
About Chase Rice
Few artists have had the enduring impact on country music that Chase Rice can claim, and fewer still possess the courage to leave established success behind in pursuit of a new creative path. A true singer-songwriter with accomplishments in both disciplines, Rice's 15-year career has taken the Florida-born, North Carolina-raised artist to chart-topping success and stages around the world.
A 10-time platinum-certified artist, Rice first made his mark as a Diamond-certified songwriter with the blockbuster hit "Cruise." He later achieved two No. 1 country radio singles with "Drinkin' Beer. Talkin' God. Amen." and "Eyes On You," building a devoted fan base through his energetic performances and distinctive sound. Along the way, he sold out international tours and shared stadium stages with country music icons Garth Brooks and Kenny Chesney.
Now fully independent and surpassing 3 billion career streams, Rice continues to evolve as an artist with his eighth studio album, ELDORA. Written in Colorado and inspired by a hidden mountainside town, the 12-track project showcases Rice's most personal and unguarded songwriting to date. Created in collaboration with co-writer and producer Oscar Charles, ELDORA reflects the spirit of the American West, embracing a raw, authentic approach that highlights Rice's dedication to storytelling while boldly pushing creative boundaries.