Ringling Bros. and Maddox Batson Launch First-Ever Music Collaboration
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Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® is kicking the party into high gear with a brand-new collaboration featuring breakout country music star Maddox Batson.
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Collaboration Video with Maddox Batson.
After 150 years of captivating audiences, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® is making history with a first-of-its-kind music collaboration. The Greatest Show On Earth® is partnering with breakout country teen sensation Maddox Batson to deliver a feel-good, high-energy music moment that will electrify crowds throughout the U.S. tour.
The unprecedented integration features a custom remix of Batson's music, an exclusive song launch, and a custom music video showcased directly inside the live performance. This mashup blends Batson's modern country sound with the adrenaline of live circus performance, creating a dance-worthy moment guaranteed to get audiences on their feet.
A Dream Coming Full Circle
The collaboration is a perfect fit, as Batson, the youngest male artist to appear on Billboard's 21 Under 21, grew up attending the circus with his family.
"I grew up going to the circus, so this collab with Ringling is like a dream coming full circle," said Batson. "Seeing my music become part of The Greatest Show On Earth is just awesome. Getting to go behind the scenes, bounce on the trampoline, climb on the rocket that shoots a performer 110 feet in the air, and even try the unicycle, it was one of the coolest days of my life.".
Juliette Feld Grossman, CEO of Feld Entertainment and Producer of The Greatest Show On Earth®, emphasized the synergy: "When we learned Maddox grew up going to the circus with his family, integrating his music into The Greatest Party On Earth felt like the perfect remix of his country roots reimagined in a bold, modern way."
The Ultimate In-Show Experience
The custom remix is set to debut on January 2 in Tampa and will run through the entire 16-month U.S. tour. The high-octane soundtrack features reworked hits like "Girl In Green" and "No More," alongside the first-ever debut of Batson's upcoming track, "If I See Her Again," which will be exclusive to the show.
This pulse-pounding fusion of music and circus provides the backdrop for Ringling's thrilling street-style unicycle act, where performers shred, flip, and defy gravity, all choreographed to Batson's custom beats. With the teen star appearing on a massive LED screen, the moment becomes an immersive spectacle.
A Breakout Year Continues
Batson's collaboration with Ringling arrives on the heels of a massive year that included his Grand Ole Opry debut and a high-profile appearance at Stagecoach. The 15-year-old multi-instrumentalist is already setting the bar high, having been hailed as "A young star, new on the country charts already striking a chord and hitting all the right notes" by NBC Nightly News. He recently announced his 40+ city Live Worldwide Tour 2026.
Audiences can catch Maddox's behind-the-scenes circus-skills adventure during Ringling's high-energy pre-show celebration, which is included with every ticket. Limited-edition Ringling x Maddox Batson merch is also available at tour stops nationwide. Tickets are available now at Ringling.com/Maddox.