Tyler Wade Says Hondo Rodeo Fest Will, 'Turn the Sport Inside Out'

Two-time world champion header Tyler Wade has been invited back to the Hondo Rodeo Fest, which returns this November in downtown Phoenix.

Key points Tyler Wade Says Hondo Rodeo Fest Will, 'Turn the Sport Inside Out'
  1. Two-time world champion header Tyler Wade has been invited back to the Hondo Rodeo Fest, which returns this November in downtown Phoenix.
  2. Wade, one of the only contestants to compete at every Hondo since it began in 2024, says the invite-only rodeo stands out for its big payouts and its treatment of athletes.
  3. Contestants get hotels and meals with no entry fees, and organizers say the downtown setting makes the event unusual for the sport.
  4. Wade believes the model, if repeated, could change rodeo.
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Ian Noe Takes Aim at Morgan Wallen + Luke Combs in 'Kickin' It In Nashville' - Full Lyrics

Ian Noe released his third studio album, Canyon Falls Trailer Band, on Friday, Sept. 25, his first since 2022's River Fools & Mountain Saints.

Key points Ian Noe Takes Aim at Morgan Wallen + Luke Combs in 'Kickin' It In Nashville' - Full Lyrics
  1. Ian Noe released his third studio album, Canyon Falls Trailer Band, on Friday, Sept. 25, his first since 2022's River Fools & Mountain Saints.
  2. The closing track, 'Kickin' It In Nashville,' criticizes country radio and major labels and name-checks Ernest, HARDY, Morgan Wallen, and Luke Combs.
  3. In the chorus, Noe suggests the four shouldn't be confused with George Jones, singing that liking to party doesn't make you George Jones.
  4. The song is drawing attention for its very real Nashville targets on an otherwise fictional concept album.
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Bubble Watch: The Final Stretch to the 2026 PBR Canada National Finals

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Riley Green Is Single And Loving It On “Beach Happy,” The Funniest Song From The New Album

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Local athletes qualify for Canadian Finals Rodeo

The Foothills will be represented across all eight championship events when the Canadian Finals Rodeo runs in Edmonton starting Oct. 7, with $1.48 million in prize money on the line.

Will Caroline Jones Lead the Countdown With Her New Video for 'The Bridge'?

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2026 National Finals Rodeo Adjusts Winning Payoffs for Each Go-Round; Average Payoff Remains the Same

The National Finals Rodeo Committee announced that the 2026 Wrangler NFR will pay the Top 8 finishers in each go-round, up from the Top 6 paid in the past.

Nicky Diamonds Leads the Latest Episode of The Hook - Saving Country Music

Nicky Diamonds was the special guest for Episode 15 of The Hook, a songwriter showcase held at Sagebrush in Austin.

Bull Riders Looking for Separation, Security in Governor's Cup Showdown

Twelve bull riders are set to compete at the Cinch Playoffs Governor's Cup in Sioux Falls, S.D., all chasing money and a guaranteed spot at the 2026 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo.

Nicholas Jamerson On Being Process Driven Over Product Driven: “What’s Brought Us Together?”

Country singer Nicholas Jamerson told Whiskey Riff Raff he is choosing a life of meaning and connection over chasing output.

Behind the Top 15: Trevor Hale

Trevor Hale, a fourth-generation cowboy from Perryton, Texas, is ranked No. 8 in the tie-down roping world standings with $154,862 won in 2026.

Riley Green Gets Emotional Over Major Nashville Songwriter Award

Riley Green was named Songwriter-Artist of the Year at the ninth annual Nashville Songwriter Awards, held September 22 at the Ryman Auditorium.

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