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.

(Note: NFR and WNFR are often used interchangeably. Officially, it is the WNF)

LAS VEGAS – Las Vegas Events announced today the list of Opening Acts for the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo®. The annual showcase is scheduled for Dec. 7-16 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas.

Each entertainer will perform before the rodeo competition gets underway and include various production elements, including pyrotechnics, lasers, an interactive stage, and full-arena LED and video board supporting graphics.

The full list of Opening Acts includes:
Thursday, Dec. 7 – Vegas Night
Friday, Dec. 8 – Ian Munsick (also playing at The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Dec. 9)
Saturday, Dec. 9 – Bryan Martin
Sunday, Dec. 10 – Kodi Lee (America’s Got Talent winner, Season 14)
Monday, Dec. 11 – Chancey Williams (also playing at The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Dec. 15)
Tuesday, Dec. 12 – Drake Milligan (also playing at the Palms Casino Resort, Dec. 14)
Wednesday, Dec. 13 – Eddie Montgomery (also playing at the Golden Nugget, Dec. 15)
Thursday, Dec. 14 – Jake Worthington (also playing at the Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, Dec. 13-14)
Friday, Dec. 15 – Lainey Wilson (also playing at the Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, Dec. 13-16)
Saturday, Dec. 16 – Gold Night

Known as the richest and most prestigious rodeo in the world, the Wrangler NFR attracts the top 15 contestants in bareback riding, steer wrestling, team roping, saddle bronc riding, tie-down roping, barrel racing, and bull riding to compete for a share of the increased purse and the coveted PRCA Gold Buckle. In 2022, the event had a total attendance of 173,350 over the 10 days of competition at the Thomas & Mack Center and has sold out more than 350 consecutive performances in Las Vegas.

For more information on the Wrangler NFR, please visit NFRexperience.com or through social media at @LasVegasNFR and use #WranglerNFR. For the latest ProRodeo news and Wrangler NFR coverage, please visit prorodeo.com or through social media @PRCA_ProRodeo.