Luke Bryan may not be an opening act very often, but he is the special guest at the National Finals Rodeo on Friday night.

To kick off the second night of NFR, the country star will perform a song at Thomas & Mack Center. The performance coincides with Bryan’s return at The Theatre at Resorts World, Wednesday through December 10.

In Bryan announced his extended dates at Resorts World. They will run from February 1-April 1. Bryan stated, “I’m going to show some love to cowboys, and cowgirls.”

To kick off Thursday’s event, the NFR hosts Vegas Night. This is a presentation of top contestants from all divisions. Every night, entertainers appear, including Bryan on Friday, Lainey, Wilson on Saturday, Chancey Williams Monday, Ben Gallaher Dec. 6, Steve Amerson Dec. 7, Joe Nichols Dec. 7, Joe Amerson Dec. 7, Chancey Williams Dec. 8, Chancey Wilkins Dec. 7, Chancey, and Heath Sanders Dec. 9. The Gold Night closes Dec. 10.

For all these performances, expect lasers, pyro, and extensive LED staging.