06/22/2025
Going to be an awesome 4th in Roundup
Some of the greatest stage performers we ever had are booked for the 2025 edition of RIDE. Wyoming singer-songwriter Chancey Williams has the distinction of being one of only two cowboys to have competed in the Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo and performed on the main stage. The other cowboy was the great Chris LeDoux.
Williams is from Moorcroft, Wyoming. He was a successful saddle bronc rider on the circuit, and then his career path changed to music. Before Chancey went solo, he was a member of the Younger Brothers Band. They had a good regional run. In the fall of 2013, Williams signed with HomeSlice Artist Management. He has released 5 studio albums. His latest single is called “Take One ForThe Team”. Just a few weeks ago he made his fifth appearance on the Grand Ole Opry stage. Chancey Williams will open the show as part of a doubleheader headliner on Friday, July 4th at the Roundup City Stage at 7pm.
Neal McCoy is one of country music’s greatest showmen. He hit the charts in the early 90’s. He had two #1 singles back to back with “No Doubt About It” and “Wink”. The album that contained those hits went platinum. He later had two more platinum albums and a gold album, as well as six more top 10 hits He will follow Chancey Williams on July 4th. There’s not a better performer touring today, and he’s a tremendous ambassador for America. The best fireworks show in Montana by the Roundup Skylighters, Perrella’s Fireworks, and Montana Poor Boy Pyrotechnics follows the Neal McCoy show.
The morning of the 4th starts off with the annual Bird Walk at 7am at the Riverwalk. At 9am the Mimosa Mile will be at the Roundup City Stage. It gets bigger every year. There’s a $10 fee with RIDE ticket. Otherwise it’s $20. All participants get a souvenir to take home.
Saturday, July 5th local singer-songwriter Mallory Morgan will open the evening show with her main stage debut. She’s a recent graduate of Roundup High School. She has performed at various venues and is a favorite around the area. Jason Larson has been taking the stage at RIDE for over 10 years. He is always a crowd favorite and he knows how to deliver a great performance. He’ll follow Mallory Morgan.
The headliner on the Saturday evening show is one of the coolest country groups out there today, LANCO. They’re out of Nashville and they’re all great songwriters. Formed nearly a decade ago, LANCO has cemented itself as one of country music’s most dynamic acts. Their debut album, “Hallelujah Nights” landed at #1 on the Billboard Top Country Album chart and featured the 2x Platinum hit, “Greatest Love Story”, as well as the Platinum certified “Born To Love You”. Their discography also includes EPs “Lessons Learned”, “Honky Tonk Hippies”, and “Run, Run, Run Baby”. With their upcoming sophomore album, We’re Gonna Make It on Riser House Records, LANCO continues to evolve with a fresh and authentic sound. The band has been nominated for multiple awards, including the CMA’s, American Music Awards, iHeart Radio Music Awards, and Academy of Country Music Awards. At that one they won New Duo/Group of the Year. They are in the midst of their We’re Gonna Make It Tour. It started in Minneapolis in February 2025. Among the acts they have worked with are Miranda Lambert, Luke Combs, Dierks Bentley, Kane Brown, and Brooks and Dunn.
You can get tickets to the shows at 1st Security Bank and IGA in Roundup. Also, you can purchase tickets on the RIDE website. Just go to roundupride.com. This year you get tickets that will be turned in at the gate for wristbands, and they’ll get you into both shows and most other events. The price is $50 for adults and $5 for children 6-12. You can also get the latest information on RIDE’s page.
There will be a golf tournament on July 3rd at Pine Ridge Golf Course in Roundup. Kids Kountry will be in City Park, along with the Midway West Carnival that runs July 4-6th. You can purchase early bird all day passes at the Trade Show, or at Picchioni’s IGA, First Security Bank, Valley Credit Union, or The Roundup Liquor Store #44.
Signal Peak Energy is once again our Presenting sponsor. Our two other major sponsors are Briggs Distributing and Stifel Investments.
It’s going to be the best shows yet. You don’t want to miss two great nights of music at RIDE 2025, and all the other events, including a Corn hole tournament, and you might see a dinosaur or two around. There will be Midway West Carnival from July 4-6th in the park. Tickets are sold separately . You can get all day ride passes for $20 if purchased before the Carnival gets to town. Get tickets for Carnival at IGA, 1st Security Bank, Liquor Store #44, or Valley Credit Union.
If you’re not in the crowd at RIDE, you’re missing out on a lot of fun. Just ask your neighbor. See you buckaroos and buckarettes.
By Mike Morgan
