ProRodeo Sports News - March 19, 2021

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6 Director’s Cut 8 Grille 10 Hot Takes 12 Brain Teasers 14 He Said-She Said 16 Social Media Spotlight 18 Time Capsule 24 Short Round 48 Results

28 Arlington, Texas 38 Arcadia, Fla. RODEOS

RODEOS 20 2021 PRCA World 22 2021 ProRodeo Tour 52 2020 Circuits STANDINGS COVER

Journey from bull rider to country star Cody Johnson wanted to win a gold buckle as a PRCA bull rider. When that dream became unreachable, he turned to his true calling – music. The Texas native has beome a staple at the NFR and has inspired cowboys with his song, “Dear Rodeo.” 42 PRCA ProRodeo photo by Clay Guardipee Country singer Cody Johnson performs his song, “Dear Rodeo,” during the opening of Round 10 of the 2020 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, Dec. 12.

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Hanchey wins The American

Tie-down roper Shane Hanchey won The American in Arlington, Texas, March 7. Jackie Jensen photo

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