ProRodeo Sports News - Feb. 4, 2022

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Tucson Rodeo returns

BY THE NUMBERS $11K The amount of money ($11,290) earned by bareback rider Cole Franks at the 2022 National Western Stock Show & Rodeo in Denver, which ended Jan. 23 at the Denver Coliseum. Franks was the top cowboy money earner in the Mile High city. Franks is trying to make back-to-back trips to the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. $595K The payout ($595,302) of the 2022 National Western Stock Show & Rodeo in Denver. The rodeo returned in 2022 after being canceled in 2021 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. $1M The projected payout ($1 million) of the 2022 Fort Worth (Texas) Stock Show & Rodeo, which ends Feb. 5 at Dickies Arena.

The Tucson Rodeo returns Feb. 19-27 after being canceled in 2021 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Tickets are on sale for the La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo. They are celebrating 97 years of rodeo as it returns to the Tucson Rodeo Grounds. “The Tucson Rodeo Committee looks forward to getting back to rodeo action this February and continuing the tradition of this uniquely Tucson

event,” said Mark Baird, Chairman of the Board, Tucson Rodeo Committee in a press release. Event tickets range from $18 to $35. The Tucson Rodeo features the best cowboys and cowgirls competing in seven different events spanning eight days for a portion of the $460,000 purse. To purchase tickets and for more information, call 520.741.2233 or visit TucsonRodeo.com.

Hang on tight

Bull rider Dalton Wright unfortunately couldn’t make the whistle aboard Muddy Creek Pro Rodeo’s Propaganda at the Rapid City (S.D.) PRCA Xtreme Bulls, Jan. 28. Click Thompson photo

Rodeo Austin names music acts Rodeo Austin (Texas), which will take place March 12-26 this year, recently released its entertainment lineup. Fourteen of the 15 artists were announced, and Aaron Watson will kick off the rodeo on March 12. Artists set to perform this year are: • Aaron Watson – March 12 • La Energia Nortena – March 13 • Walk the Moon – March 14 • Ryan Bingham – March 15 • Melissa Etheridge – March 16 • Chris Janson – March 17 • Josh Ward – March 18 • Ashley McBryde – March 19 • Oak Ridge Boys – March 20 • Josh Abbott Band – March 21 • Scott McCreery – March 22 • Robert Earl Keen – March 24 • Carly Pearce – March 25 • Kevin Fowler – March 26 Concerts will take place after the ProRodeo each day. Tickets went on sale to the public, Jan. 28. This will be Rodeo Austin’s first return since the pandemic after skipping 2020 and 2021. Rodeo Austin has been a staple in the Capital City since 1938. The rodeo consists of carnivals, stock shows and various shopping opportunities. Visitors can also buy tickets to several events that will also take place at the rodeo, those of which include a statewide BBQ cook-off at BBQ Austin on March 4-5, and Kick Open the Chutes on March 11.

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