Be sure to join us for RFD-TV’s The American Rodeo Fanzone in the Fort Worth Stockyards. Be on live television during the Tailgate Party on The Cowboy Channel Lawn and tour our state-of-the-art Cowboy Channel television Studio.

You can also check out the new John Wayne: an American Experience exhibit. The exhibit is a new permanent tribute to one of the silver screen’s biggest stars, John Wayne, featuring a vast selection of The Duke’s personal effects and movie memorabilia.

The Stockyards also offers all of the shopping you need in Mule Alley, and when you get tired from shopping, be sure to sit back and relax at one of the many local restaurants serving up the best of Texas cuisine.

The Cowboy Channel is proud to call the Fort Worth Stockyards home and would love to show you around!

RELATED: THE AMERICAN Rodeo 2021 live stream, how to watch, date, time

The semi-finals of the RFD-TV’s American Rodeo are less than two weeks away. The Slack begins on Feb. 25 and the semi-finals will go all the way until March 5.

The American Rodeo at AT&T Stadium is March 6-7 and like last year, all of the qualifiers will have a yellow armband.

There are several big names in rodeo who could be wearing that yellow armband and taking their shot at the $1 million prize.

Will Lowe, Spencer Wright, Cort Scheer, Jess Lockwood, Levi Simpson, Brady Minor, Luke Branquinho, Tyson Durfey, JJ Hampton and Amberleigh Moore will all have to qualify the hard way in their respective events.

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All of ProRodeo’s Top 10 in the World Have Accepted Their Invitations to The American Rodeo Finals at AT&T Stadium

All of the ProRodeo athletes who finished Top 10 in the 2020 PRCA and WPRA World Standings have accepted their invitations to compete at The American Rodeo, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, March 6-7, 2021.

“The American Rodeo is so much more than just a rodeo or a payday for cowboys,” said Randy Bernard, CEO of The American Rodeo. “The money is so substantial; I always like to say it’s where dreams come true. We have seen cowboys and cowgirls walk away with over $1 million in one day and that is what our sport should be about. The story lines, the drama, the passion…it all comes out in one weekend. It truly is an amazing event that I look forward to every year.”

The American Rodeo is known as the world’s richest weekend in western sports due to its tremendous prize offering of $2.3 million. Qualifying events are held across the country, throughout the calendar year, as ropers and riders hope to compete and make it to The American Rodeo Semi-Finals and Finals. The finals then bring the top athletes in the world and the underdogs who advance from The American Rodeo Semi-Finals together to battle for the biggest single, life-changing paycheck of their lives. The Top 10 in each event are invited to forgo the qualifiers and head straight to the finals at AT&T.

“The american is like no other,” said Shad Mayfield, Reigning Tie-Downing World Champion and 2020 American Champion. “It’s been an amazing feeling to get to compete at the highest level against the best for the highest amount of money and i’m looking forward to it this year.”

Here are the world’s top rodeo athletes who you will see take on the underdogs at The American Rodeo Finals.

TOP 10 IN THE 2020 PRCA WORLD STANDINGS: BAREBACK RIDING

1. Kaycee Field
2. Tim O’Connell
3. Jess Pope
4. Tanner Aus
5. Cole Reiner
6. Orin Larsen
7. Clayton Biglow
8. Richmond Champion
9. Leighton Berry (out with injuries)
10. Mason Clements
11. Tilden Hooper (in place of Leighton Berry)

TOP 10 IN THE 2020 PRCA WORLD STANDINGS: STEER WRESTLING

1. Jacob Edler
2. Stetson Jorgenson
3. Tyler Waguespack
4. Matt Reeves
5. Will Lummus
6. Dakota Eldridge
7. Jacob Talley
8. Blake Knowles
9. Bridger Anderson
10. Jace Melvin

TOP 10 IN THE 2020 PRCA WORLD STANDINGS: TEAM ROPING HEADERS

1. Colby Lovell
2. Luke Brown
3. Erich Rogers
4. Nelson Wyatt
5. Andrew Ward
6. Clay Smith
7. Dustin Egusquiza
8. Jeff Flenniken
9. Clay Tryan
10. Chad Masters

TOP 10 IN THE 2020 PRCA WORLD STANDINGS: TEAM ROPING HEELERS

1. Paul Eaves
2. Paden Bray
3. Joseph Harrison
4. Levi Lord
5. Buddy Hawkins
6. Jade Corkill
7. Tyler Worley
8. Jake Long
9. Travis Graves
10. Wesley Thorp

TOP 10 IN THE 2020 PRCA WORLD STANDINGS: SADDLE BRONC RIDING

1. Ryder Wright
2. Wyatt Casper
3. Brody Cress
4. Rusty Wright
5. Allen Boore
6. Left Holman
7. Stetson Wright
8. Chase Brooks
9. Zeke Thurston
10. Shorty Garrett

TOP 10 IN THE PRCA WORLD STANDINGS: TIE-DOWN ROPING

1. Shad Mayfield
2. Marty Yates
3. Shane Hanchey
4. Hunter Herrin
5. Cory Solomon
6. Westyn Hughes
7. Haven Meged
8. Tuf Cooper
9. Ty Harris
10. Ryan Jarrett

TOP 10 IN THE 2020 WPRA WORLD STANDINGS: BARREL RACING

1. Hailey Kinsel
2. Brittany Pozzi-Tonozzi
3. Jill Wilson
4. Emily Miller
5. Jimmie Smith
6. Stevi Hillman
7. Jessica Routier
8. Lisa Lockhart
9. Shelley Morgan
10. Tiany Schuster

*Plus 2021 Exemption Invitee Dona Kay Rule

TOP 10 IN THE 2020 PRCA WORLD STANDINGS: BULL RIDING

1. Stetson Wright
2. Ty Wallace
3. Colten Fritzlan
4. Ky Hamilton
5. Sage Kimzey
6. Roscoe Jarboe
7. Jeff Askey
8. Dustin Boquet
9. Brady Portenier
10. Boudreaux Campbell

The following records, and the records for the 1 to 10 rounds, could be broken Dec. 3-12. Fans can check with NFRUpdates.com or ProRodeo.com for updates throughout the competition and can watch the action unfold live on the PRCA on the Cowboy Channel Plus app.

The NFR Round 1 records are:

Bareback Riding

• 91.5 points
• Richmond Champion on Pickett Pro Rodeo’s Night Crawler, 2019

Steer Wrestling

• 3.1 seconds
• Trevor Knowles, 2013

Team Roping

• 4.0 seconds
• Turtle Powell/Dakota Kirchenschlager, 2014
• Tyler Wade/Cole Davison, 2019

Saddle Bronc Riding

• 89 points
• Bryce Miller on Calgary Stampede’s Knife Money, 2008

Tie-down Roping

• 6.8 seconds
• Trevor Brazile, 2015

Barrel Racing

• 13.51 seconds
• Hailey Kinsel, 2018

Bull Riding

• 94 points
• Don Gay on Billy Minnick Rodeo’s Tiger, 1974; and Blue Stone on Gilbert Diamond G Rodeos’ Mr. USA, 2001

The NFR Round 2 records are:

Bareback Riding

• 90.5 Points
• Trenten Montero on Sankey Pro Rodeo & Phenom Genetics’ Prairie Rose, 2019

Steer Wrestling

• 3.1 seconds
• Luke Branquinho, 2004

Team Roping

• 3.8 seconds
• Turtle Powell/Dakota Kirchenschlager, 2014

Saddle Bronc Riding

• 92 points
• Cort Scheer on Hi Lo ProRodeo’s Larry Culpepper, 2018

Tie-down Roping

• 6.8 seconds
• Randall Carlisle, 2013

Barrel Racing

• 13.54 seconds
• Amberleigh Moore, 2017

Bull Riding

• 95 points
• Mike White on Flying Five Rodeo’s Yellow Jacket, 1999
• Terry Don West on Slash T Rodeo’s Snake Eater, 2003

The NFR Round 3 records are:

Bareback Riding

• 91.5 points
• Justin McDaniel on J Bar J Ranch’s Delta Ship, 2007
• Tim O’Connell on C5 Rodeo’s Virgil, 2017

Steer Wrestling

• 3.1 seconds
• Ricky Huddleston, 1985

Team Roping

• 3.7 seconds
• Tyler Wade/Cole Davison, 2019

Saddle Bronc Riding

• 90 points
• Billy Etbauer on Beutler Brothers and Cervi’s Rio Bravo, 1999
• Billy Etbauer on Sankey Rodeo’s Skitso, 2005
• Isaac Diaz on Sutton Rodeo’s South Point, 2018
• Chase Brooks on Outlawbuckers Rodeo’s Lunatic Party, 2019

Tie-down Roping

• 6.6 seconds
• Cody Ohl, 2014

Barrel Racing

• 13.11 seconds
• Hailey Kinsel, 2017

Bull Riding

• 94 points
• Colby Yates on Growney Brothers Rodeo’s Splinter, 2002

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The NFR Round 4 records are:

Bareback Riding

• 90.5 points
• Will Lowe on Andrews Rodeo’s Roly Poly, 2004
• Ty Breuer on Brookman Rodeo’s Risky Business, 2017

Steer Wrestling

• 3.1 seconds
• Dean Gorsuch, 2013

Team Roping

• 3.5 seconds
• Brady Tryan/Jake Long, 2010

Saddle Bronc Riding

• 90 points
• Jesse Kruse on Calgary Stampede’s Hell’s Half Acre, 2009
• Jesse Wright on Frontier Rodeo’s Wild Bill, 2012

Tie-down Roping

• 6.6 seconds
• Cody Ohl, 2009

Barrel Racing

• 13.49 seconds
• Taylor Jacob, 2013
• Michele McLeod, 2016
• Jessie Telford, 2018

Bull Riding

• 92 points
• Jesse Bail on Burns Rodeo’s Buff Daddy, 2001
• Paulo Crimber on Burns Rodeo’s Black Sabbath, 2004

The NFR Round 5 records are:

Bareback Riding

• 93 points
• Clayton Biglow on C5 Rodeo’s Virgil, 2018 (Also arena record. Biglow tied it during Round 10 in 2019)

Steer Wrestling

• 3.0 seconds
• Steve Duhon, 1986 (Also arena record. Shared by Bryan Fields, who equaled it in Round 6 in 2001)

Team Roping

• 3.6 seconds
• Garrett Tonozzi/Kinney Harrell, 2006
• JoJo LeMond/Cory Petska, 2010

Saddle Bronc Riding

• 93 points
• Billy Etbauer on Kesler Championship Rodeo’s Royal Visit, 2003 (Also arena record. Etbauer equaled it in Round 10, 2004)

Tie-down Roping

• 6.7 seconds
• Caleb Smidt, 2016

Barrel Racing

• 13.46 seconds, Carlee Pierce, 2011

Bull Riding

• 92 points
• Daylon Swearingen on Big Stone Rodeo Inc.’s War Cry, 2019

The NFR Round 6 records are:

Bareback Riding

• 90.5 points
• Cimmaron Gerke on Classic Pro Rodeo’s Wise Guy, 2004
• Kaycee Feild on Classic Pro Rodeo’s Wise Guy, 2008

Steer Wrestling

• 3.0 seconds
• Bryan Fields, 2001

Team Roping

• 3.5 seconds
• Trevor Brazile/Patrick Smith, 2011
• Colby Lovell/Russell Cardoza, 2012

Saddle Bronc Riding

• 89.5
• Cort Scheer on Mo Betta Rodeo’s Sue City Sue, 2018
• Zeke Thurston on Powder River Rodeo’s Miss Chestnut, 2018

Tie-down Roping

• 6.9 seconds
• Matt Shiozawa, 2014
• Marty Yates, 2014 and 2017

Barrel Racing

• 13.37 seconds
• Taylor Jacob, 2013

Bull Riding

• 94 points
• Jerome Davis on Growney Brothers Rodeo’s Dodge Ram Tough, 1996

The NFR Round 7 records are:

Bareback Riding

• 91.5 points
• Bobby Mote on Big Bend Rodeo’s Spring Fling, 2008
• Clayton Biglow on Rafter G Rodeo’s Ankle Biter, 2019

Steer Wrestling

• 3.1 seconds
• Matt Reeves, 2013

Team Roping

• 3.6 seconds
• Derrick Begay/Cesar de la Cruz, 2009
• Clay Tryan/Travis Graves, 2012
• Trevor Brazile/Patrick Smith, 2015
• Cody Snow/Wesley Thorp, 2019

Saddle Bronc Riding

• 92.5 points
• Zeke Thurston on Northcott Macza’s Get Smart, 2019

Tie-down Roping

• 6.7 seconds
• Trevor Brazile, 2007
• Cody Ohl, 2013
• Matt Shiozawa, 2015

Barrel Racing

• 13.40 seconds
• Tillar Murray, 2017

Bull Riding

• 94.5 points
• J.W. Harris on Frontier Rodeo’s Smoke Screen, 2010

The NFR Round 8 records are:

Bareback Riding

• 90 points
• Clayton Biglow on Frontier Rodeo’s Showstomper, 2019

Steer Wrestling

• 3.1 seconds
• Shawn Greenfield, 2004

Team Roping

• 3.5 seconds
• Travis Tryan/Cory Petska, 2008

Saddle Bronc Riding

• 92 points
• Ryder Wright on Powder River Rodeo’s Show Me Again, 2017

Tie-down Roping

• 6.5 seconds
• Trevor Brazile, 2015

Barrel Racing

• 13.37 seconds
• Amberleigh Moore, 2016

Bull Riding

• 95 points
• Colby Yates on Big Bend Rodeo’s Unforgiven, 2002

The NFR Round 9 records are:

Bareback Riding

• 90 points
• Rowdy Buechner on Kesler Rodeo’s Sky Reach, 2005
• Tim O’Connell on Cervi Championship Rodeo’s Vitalix Ain’t No Angel, 2018

Steer Wrestling

• 3.2 seconds
• Derek Daye, 1993
• Cash Myers, 2001
• Luke Branquinho, 2007

Team Roping

• 3.3 seconds
• Chad Masters/Jade Corkill, 2009
• Kaleb Driggers/Junior Nogueira, 2017

Saddle Bronc Riding

• 92 points
• Dan Mortensen on Kesler Rodeo’s Painted Smile, 2002

Tie-down Roping

• 6.6 seconds
• Hunter Herrin, 2015

Barrel Racing

• 13.40 seconds
• Hailey Kinsel, 2018

Bull Riding

• 95.5 points
• Zack Brown on Terry Walls Rodeo’s Red Alert, 2003

The NFR Round 10 records are:

Bareback Riding

• 93 points
• Clayton Biglow on Northcott Macza’s Stevie Nicks, 2019

Steer Wrestling

• 3.2 seconds
• Tyler Waguespack, 2017

Team Roping

• 3.6 seconds
• Chad Masters/Jade Corkill, 2011
• Spencer Mitchell/Broc Cresta, 2011

Saddle Bronc Riding

• 93 points
• Billy Etbauer on Kesler Championship Rodeo’s Cool Alley, 2004

Tie-down Roping

• 6.5 seconds
• Cody Ohl, 2003

Barrel Racing

• 13.17 seconds
• Hailey Kinsel, 2017

Bull Riding

• 96 points
• Cody Hancock on Diamond G Rodeo’s Mister USA, 2001

In order to reduce touch points between employees and guests at the 2020 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo at Globe Life Field, Dec. 3-12, in Arlington, Texas, and in accordance with Globe Life Field protocols, no bags will be permitted except for those that are carried for medical reasons or manufactured diaper bags that accompany infants and young children. No outside food is permitted inside the ballpark. No bag storage is available at the ballpark!

https://prorodeo.com/documents/2020/11/2/BagFlyerFront20_TX_NOBAG.pdf

Courtesy of PRCA

If you’re not going to be at the Wrangler® National Finals Rodeo (NFR) this year, you can still be there! Globe Life Field (GLF) in Arlington, Texas, will play host to the most celebrated event on the rodeo calendar Dec. 3-12, 2020. Though not everyone will attend the NFR in person this year, they will be able to have their own personal 2D DoppelWrangler in their place!

Organizers are making it possible for fans to have a nearly life-size image seated for the rodeo and possibly even end up on TV! Now through Oct. 31, fans can order a 2D version of themselves (or a loved one) – known as DoppelWranglers – to be in attendance for the Wrangler NFR.

“We’re getting creative and this is going to be a fun way for fans to participate, even if they can’t be there in person,” said George Taylor, chief executive officer of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA). “And we’re helping some very worthy causes at the same time.”

Other sporting events have used this approach to help fans to engage more deeply when they can’t attend in person. The PRCA and GLF are kicking it up a notch. Three different tiers of

DoppelWranglers can be purchased, with varying benefits at each level and with the proceeds going to fund four great charities.

• The Fan level DoppelWranglers will be placed randomly throughout the arena. This first option will sell for $100.
• The Cowboy DoppelWranglers will allow a cowboy hat to be worn in the image and will be placed randomly. This option is available for $125.
• The Gold Buckle DoppelWranglers may include a cowboy hat and will be placed in the most likely televised seating locations during the Wrangler NFR, which will air live on The Cowboy Channel. This option will be available for $200.

To reserve a DoppelWrangler for the 2020 Wrangler NFR, fans need to go to the same portal as for tickets at https://www.mlb.com/rangers/fans/national-finals-rodeo-fan-cutouts. DoppleWranglers must be ordered by Oct. 31, 2020. Proceeds from DoppelWrangler sales will benefit four nonprofit charities: Jr. Rodeo, Justin Cowboy Crisis Fund, Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame and Museum of the American Cowboy, and the Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation.

“We are thankful that Rangers fans and NFR fans can join us at Globe Life Field in person and as DoppelWranglers,” said Neil Leibman, chief operating officer, Texas Rangers and chairman of the Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation Board of Directors. “The funds raised from the sale of cutouts will make a significant impact on the communities the Rangers Foundation serves and on the work of the Jr. Rodeo, ProRodeo Hall of Fame and the Justin Cowboy Crisis Fund.”

Jr. Rodeo

The Jr. Rodeo Association is the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association’s youth program. Jr. Rodeo promotes the best rodeo experiences and develops youth contestants. The association is built on three pillars of success: Education; Fundamental Skills; and Competition Platform. Jr. Rodeo is for youth, ages 8-19, who want to learn about rodeo through participation in Jr. Rodeo Camps, schools and events. Jr. Rodeo sanctions rodeos for qualification into the Cowboy Channel Jr. National Finals Rodeo. For more information and to join, visit www.jrrodeo.org.

Justin Cowboy Crisis Fund

Recognizing that serious injuries can be traumatic enough without the additional burden of financial worries, the Justin Boot Company formed a partnership with the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association and the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association to establish the fund that provides need-based financial assistance to athletes injured through their participation in professional rodeo. For more information visit www.justincowboycrisisfund.org.

ProRodeo Hall of Fame

The ProRodeo Hall of Fame and Museum of the American Cowboy provides education about rodeo, its history and impact on Western American culture. The Hall of Fame recognizes rodeo notables of the past and present and serves as an inspiration for the future. For more information visit www.prorodeohalloffame.com.

Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation

The Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation is dedicated to improving the lives of those in our community – especially children, the military and first responders, and their familiars – through educational, health and athletic programming and partnerships that bring meaningful change to our communities. For more information visit www.mlb.com/rangers/community/foundation/landing.

FAQs

Q: Where will my DoppelWrangler sit?

A: DoppelWranglers will be placed throughout the arena. After DoppelWranglers are placed, you will receive an email directing you to a webpage where you can see which section your DoppelWrangler is sitting in.

Q: Can I choose my seat?

A: No, seat assignments are random. We will make our best effort to seat DoppelWranglers from the same order next to each other, but not guaranteed.

Q: How many can I purchase?

A: Each fan can purchase a maximum of 10 DoppelWranglers per transaction.

Q: How do I upload my photo?

A: You can upload your photo through the purchase form found at https://www.mlb.com/rangers/fans/national-finals-rodeo-fan-cutouts.

Q: Are there any restrictions?

A: Yes. The PRCA/Texas Rangers have the right to refuse any image that includes profanity, political messages, other sports or other teams. The image must be of you, and please do not upload an image of a celebrity. All cutouts will be made the same size and seating locations will be chosen at random.

Q: Can two people be in one photo?

A: We would prefer one person per photo. If there are two you’ll have to stand in front of each other – not next to each other – and someone may not be fully visible in the seat. Check out our photo guidelines https://www.mlb.com/rangers/fans/national-finals-rodeo-fan-cutouts.

Q: What’s the difference in base, cowboy hat and premium DoppelWranglers?

A: Base DoppelWranglers are those without cowboy hats in the image and will be placed randomly throughout the ballpark. The Cowboy hat option means a cowboy hat may be worn in the image and will be placed randomly throughout the ballpark. Premium DoppelWranglers may include a cowboy hat and will be placed in the most televised seating locations, but still at random in those sections.

Q: After the event, can I get my DoppelWrangler shipped to me?

A: DoppelWranglers will not be shipped because there is no guarantee on the condition following the 10-day Wrangler National Finals Rodeo.

Courtesy of PRCA

As part of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo’s move to Texas in 2020, its most popular ancillary event – Cowboy Christmas – is starting to take shape at the Fort Worth Convention Center, located in Downtown Fort Worth. The initial exhibitor list is now available here.

Through a partnership with the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) and Las Vegas Events, Cowboy Christmas will run concurrently with the Wrangler NFR, Dec. 3-12, 2020. This year, the show offers more than 250,000 square feet of exhibit space and more than 225 exhibitors.

Held every year since 1986, Cowboy Christmas has grown into the ultimate shopping and interactive experience. Attendees will find unique products, including custom-made jewelry, Western wear, boots and spurs, furniture, original art, handmade crafts and home goods. Cowboy Christmas also offers the best source for official Wrangler NFR and PRCA merchandise. Cowboy Christmas is open from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. daily with free admission.

In addition to the shopping, attendees will find a variety of entertainment and offerings. The Rodeo Live Stage presented by RMEF will host two live daily shows, including Outside the Barrel with Flint Rasmussen and Cowboy Revival with host Shane Minor.

NFR Central, an area featuring interactive displays, live acoustic sets, radio remotes and autograph sessions will be located in the heart of Cowboy Christmas. Across the aisle from NFR Central is All Roads Lead to Vegas, an interactive area with giveaways, video content and information on the Wrangler NFR and Cowboy Christmas in 2021.

For more information on Cowboy Christmas and the Wrangler NFR, please visit www.NFRexperience.com and www.NFRUpdates.com or through social media at /LasVegasNFR and use #WranglerNFR.

The barrelman, pick-up man, bullfighters and photographers for the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, Dec. 3-12, were announced by the PRCA, Oct. 16.

RELATED: Wrangler® NFR 2020 Moves to Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas

Additionally, the photographer for the Clem McSpadden National Finals Steer Roping at the Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Nov. 6-7, and the photographer for the Wrangler National Finals Breakaway Roping at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Dec. 8-10, were announced:

They are as follows:

Bullfighters
Cody Webster
Dusty Tuckness
Nathan Jestes

Barrelman
John Harrison

Pick-up Men
Jason Bottoms
Shawn ‘Too Tall’ Calhoun
Brent Sutton

Photographers
Wrangler NFR
Steve Gray
Roseanna Sales
Clay Guardipee
Alaina Stangle

Clem McSpadden National Finals Steer Roping
Rod Connor
Wrangler® National Finals Breakaway Roping (NFBR)
Joe Duty

The rest of the contract personnel for the Wrangler NFR at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, Dec. 3-12, were announced Sept. 24.
They were:
Announcers: Roger Mooney, Andy Seiler, Bob Tallman
Music Director: Benje Bendele
Secretary: Sunni Deb Backstrom
Assistant Secretary: Amanda Sanders
Timers: Toby Dunlavy, Courtney Morehead, Shawna Ray

Courtesy of PRCA

It’s common for rodeo athletes and fans to use the hashtags “grateful” or “blessed.” Each year, that gratefulness is expressed at the annual PRCA Awards Banquet before the start of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo.

The final online ballot process will be open Oct. 19-23 for applicable voting PRCA members. Eligible voters will need to keep an eye on their email’s inbox for voting information on Oct. 19.

The winners for each category will be announced at the PRCA Awards Banquet at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas, Dec. 2.

RELATED: Wrangler® NFR 2020 Moves to Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas

The following men, women and committees are the nominees:

Donita Barnes Lifetime Achievement Award
Cindy Rosser
Duane Reichert
Edie Longfellow
Gene Hyder
Kay Gay

Stock Contractor of the Year
Beutler & Son Rodeo Co.
Cervi Championship Rodeo
Frontier Rodeo Company
Pete Carr Pro Rodeo
Stace Smith Pro Rodeos

Announcer of the Year
Andy Stewart
Bob Tallman
Randy Corley
Wayne Brooks
Will Rasmussen

Secretary of the Year
Amanda Sanders
Brenda Crowder
Eva Chadwick
Sandy Gwatney
Sunni Deb Backstrom

Bullfighter of the Year
Cody Webster
Dusty Tuckness
Evan Allard
Nathan Jestes
Wacey Munsell

Pickup Man of the Year
Chase Cervi
Jason Bottoms
Josh Edwards
Matt Twitchell
Rex Bugbee

Clown of the Year
Cody Sosebee
JJ Harrison
John Harrison
Justin Rumford
Keith Isley

Timer of the Year
Amy Muller
Brenda Crowder
Jayme Pemberton
Shawna Ray
Toby Dunlavy

Music Director of the Year
Bradley Narducci
Brandy Edmonds
Jill Franzen Loden
Josh Hilton
Randy Mayer

Photographer of the Year
Dale Hirschman
Dan Hubbell
James Phifer
Matt Cohen
Robby Freeman

Comedy Act of the Year
Gizmo McCracken
John Harrison
Justin Rumford
Keith Isley
Matt Tarr

Dress Act of the Year
Haley Ganzel Proctor
John Payne
Madison MacDonald & Piper Yule
Rider Kiesner & Bethany Iles
Tomas Garcilazo

Small Rodeo of the Year
Alamosa, Colo.
Blackfoot, Idaho
Jerome, Idaho
Mesquite, Texas
Yuma, Colo.

Medium Rodeo of the Year
Belle Fourche, S.D.
Burwell, Neb.
Cave Creek, Ariz.
Coleman, Texas
Guymon, Okla.

Large Outdoor Rodeo of the Year
Cody, Wyo.
Deadwood, S.D.
Dodge City, Kan.
Gooding, Idaho
Prescott, Ariz.
Spanish Fork, Utah

Large Indoor Rodeo of the Year
Arlington, Texas
Denver, Colo.
Fort Worth, Texas
Rapid City, S.D.
San Antonio, Texas

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (October 13, 2020) – The date is set, and the cowboys and cowgirls will be in the arena. The 2020 Wrangler® National Finals Rodeo (NFR) participants will be introduced to the world and receive their back numbers on December 1 at the NFR Welcome Reception at Dickies Arena, the home of the Fort Worth (Texas) Stock Show & Rodeo.

This evening event will effectively start the 2020 NFR and will set the pace for 10 days of rodeo that will match the year’s greatest competitors in each of the sanctioned events. The event is one of the most anticipated moments at the NFR before the chutes open.

“This is where it all starts,” Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price said. “The very best cowboys and cowgirls from this last year, along with the greatest names in rodeo will gather to kick off the 2020 NFR. We are so proud to host this event in a spectacular facility right here in the cultural center of Fort Worth. We are honored to be bringing the NFR back home this year to the real home of rodeo!”

The NFR moved to Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, this year so the event could have a live audience.

The selection of back numbers signifies the contestants’ qualification to the NFR. It is a rite of passage and a confirmation of their success over the past year. All the training, discipline and preparation have brought these athletes – the very best of the best – to this event.

The Welcome Reception will start at 6 p.m. on December 1 and will be open to PRCA 2020 Convention attendees. Fans not attending the convention can purchase tickets to the reception for $30 beginning November 1.

Courtesy of PRCA