Ranking the RodeoHouston 2018 concerts

20: Little Big Town ( 52,953 paid attendance) There were some awkward pauses between songs and polite, if unenthusiastic, applause from the crowd. Even the hits — "Pontoon," "Little White Church," "Tornado" — barely seemed to register.

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There was Garth Brooks. And there was everyone else.

RodeoHouston 2018 will forever be remembered for the return of the country superstar. He opened and closed the season, eventually breaking the all-time paid attendance record.

THE END: Garth Brooks duets with Trisha Yearwood, promises to return at RodeoHouston finale

This year also saw standout shows from Cody Johnson, J Balvin and Brad Paisley. And only one act who truly seemed to stumble.

Here's how they stack up, from No. 20 to No. 1.

Who was your favorite? And who would you like to see next year?

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