Category: NFR Updates
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Who Will Sing the National Anthem at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo?
It is known as the world’s richest and most prestigious rodeo, the Wrangler NFR. And not just anybody gets to stand in the middle of that arena and sing the National Anthem to over 16,000 fans and contestants.
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We Have the Opening Acts for the 2023 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (WNFR)
When the WNFR comes to Vegas in November, Vegas turns country. Not only do some of the top country performers fill our concert halls and venues, but they also help kick off each night’s performance. The 2023 WNFR is no different.
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NFR Raises Payouts. Again!
It was announced earlier this year that The Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (WNFR) would raise its purse for the third consecutive year to $14.9 million — Almost $4 million more than 2022’s. The 2023 NFR will be held from Dec. 7 through 16, and includes $1.2 million in guaranteed prize money for qualifiers. This year’s…
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Opening Acts for 2022 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Announced
Yes, my friends, it’s almost that time of the year. And this year looks to be one of the biggest and best ever. Las Vegas is again, home to the 2022 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo! LAS VEGAS – Las Vegas Events and Cowboy Revival announced today the list of Opening Acts for the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo®.…
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Dale Brisby at the NFR!
Round 8 of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (NFR) was about to start. I was out front talking with some friends and guess who happens to wander by?? None other than the man himself, Dale Brisby. Bull rider, bad ass dude and friend to almost all!! Famous for being himself…. The best way to describe…
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Exclusive insider info on the WNFR Fight … Texas Vs. Florida!
All the talk and speculation surrounding the moving of the NFR controversy has a new player involved. It was reported a couple days ago that the great state of Texas is involving themselves into the mix for potential host for the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo starting in 2015. There was a meeting held between the…
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Anthony Lucia to talk to Jason Hetland
Very exciting news for the Rodeo Round Up … just got done speaking with PRCA trick roper and Worlds Toughest Rodeo announcer Anthony Lucia. You all may know his name by the new television show “Rodeo Girls” on A&E Network. I will be sitting down with him at the Worlds Toughest Rodeo in St. Paul MN…
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The Brit Stokes Band rocks Vegas!
While working at the 2013 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas I had the pleasure of meeting The Brit Stokes Band. These guys are a Nashville based band with a southern rock sound. Brit and the band played on the “Rodeo Live” stage at Cowboy Christmas at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Two nights…
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Update to the WNFR speculation
As so many folks are talking about the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo moving from Las Vegas after the 2014 season I hope folks take time to fully understand what is happening and what is not. Here is a link to one of the most unbiased articles that I have seen thus far and explains everything…