ProRodeo Sports News - August 2, 2019

Country andWestern singer/ superstar Shania Twain is no stranger to Las Vegas and the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. She has attended go-rounds multiple times, includingmemo- rably in round eight in 2013 when she galloped into the arena on horseback as the opening act on Canadian Night. A little while later she was shown on the kiss cam with husband Frederic Thiebaud. Who knows if and when she will show up to the Wrangler NFR later this year, but we know SHE’S STILL THE ONE Superstar Shania Twain will rock Vegas once again BY BRIAN HURLBURT

where she will be Dec. 6, 7, 11, 13, 14 and 18: Zappos Theatre at Planet Hollywood for her new Vegas “Let’s Go” residency. Shania will serve as creative di- rector for the residency, combin- ing her three decade-long career with inspiration fromher iconic videos and elements fromher 2018 sold out global NOW tour. This country rebel at heart will push the boundaries in Vegas, just as she always has done, taking fans on a journey of nos- talgia and blowing them away with outside-the-box concepts and visual spectacles.  Keeping with the “Heart of the NFR” spirit, Shania, Live Nation Las Vegas and Caesars Enter- tainment will donate one dollar of every ticket purchased to her show to Shania Kids Can. Shania established the organization in

2010 and it provides services that promote positive change in chil- dren’s lives in time of crises and economic hardship. Shania is a five-time GRAMMY winner and the reigning Queen of Country Pop. Withmore than 90 million albums sold world- wide and U.S. sales topping 34.5 million, Twain remains the top- selling female country artist of all time. Shania will return to Las Vegas for shows on March 14, 18, 20, 21 and 25. Tickets to “Let’s Go” start at $60 (plus applicable tax and fees). All shows begin at 8 p.m. Caesars.com.

CONCERTS, VIEWING PARTIES, AFTER-RODEO EVENTS, SUPERSTAR TALENT AND SO MUCH MORE IS PART OF THE WRANGLER NFR. HERE’S A LOOK AT WHAT’S NEW IN 2019, INCLUDING MANY OF THE CONCERT LISTINGS AVAILABLE. FOR COMPLETE INFO, VISIT NFREXPERIENCE.COM. 2019 WRANGLER NFR GUIDE

ENTERTAINMENT AROUND TOWN (As of July – Complete listings NFRExperience.com) Cowboy Christmas Rodeo Live Stage presented by RODEOHOUSTON at Las Vegas Convention Center. 9:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. RFD-TV’s Western Sports Roundup 11 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. NFR Calcutta 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Outside the Barrel with Flint Rasmussen 1:15 p.m. – 2 p.m.

What’s New? State-of-the-art Pyrotechnics and pre-show nightly at the Thomas & Mack Center – Expanded Dale Brisby presence at Cowboy Christmas – Digital ticketing – StubHub access – NFR Central Lounge at Cowboy Christmas – Expanded live stage entertainment at Cowboy Christmas – Ride Share Pickup point at Thomas & Mack Center gray lot – More nightly interactivity during NFR – More surprises

Daryle Singletary’s Keepin’ it Country with host Andy Griggs

CONCERTS AROUND TOWN

Reba, Brooks & Dunn December 4, 6-8, 10-11, 13 Caesars Palace caesarspalace.com

Chancey Williams December 4, South Point southpointcasino.com

Old Dominion December 4 & 5, Hard Rock hardrockhotel.com

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Photo: Tom Donoghue.