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Teton Ridge Announces Landmark, Multi-Year Broadcast Agreement with FOX Sports for The American Western Sports Competitions

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

In response to the rising popularity of Western sports, Teton Ridge announces a new three-year rights deal with FOX Sports for the popular tournament and grand finale of Western sports events.

Key Points: 
  • In response to the rising popularity of Western sports, Teton Ridge announces a new three-year rights deal with FOX Sports for the popular tournament and grand finale of Western sports events.
  • The action culminates March 8 - 9 at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, and will be broadcast on FOX on Saturday, March 16 at 1:30 PM ET.
  • FS1 will also televise The American Performance Horseman action from Globe Life Field in March giving Western performance horse sports more national visibility than ever before.
  • Acquired by Teton Ridge in late 2021 and celebrating its 10th year in 2023, The American Rodeo features competitors in all eight traditional rodeo disciplines.

Five-Time Entertainer of the Year Luke Bryan Headlines Friday Night Entertainment & Sports Line Up at The American Western Weekend March 8-9, 2024

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231130215720/en/
    Country Music Star Luke Bryan will join the long list of top tier entertainers that have played at The American Western Weekend, including a sold-out performance from Cody Johnson in 2023.
  • Fans attending The American Performance Horseman will be treated to a spectacular live music performance from five-time Entertainer of the Year, country music artist Luke Bryan .
  • Tickets for The American Western Weekend go on sale Wednesday, Dec. 6 at 10 a.m. CST, starting at $30, and can be purchased at www.axs.com/americanrodeo .
  • During his career, Luke Bryan has amassed a total of 21.7 billion global streams, 11.5 million global album sales and 52 million track sales worldwide.

Breakaway Roper Jackie Crawford and Tie Down Roper Ty Harris Split $1MM Winnings at The American Rodeo 2023, Culmination of The American Western Weekend at Globe Life Field

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Sunday, March 12, 2023

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230312005011/en/
    The American winners (L to R): Junior Nogueira, Kaleb Driggers, Ty Harris, Jackie Crawford, Lisa Lockhart, Stetson Wright, Kaycee Feild, Tyler Waguespack.
  • 24-year-old Ty Harris, a San Angelo, TX native, recently finished 11th in the tie down roping world standings and qualified for his fourth straight NFR.
  • The American Rodeo's exhilarating evening kicked off with The National Anthem performed by "American Idol" alum Pia Toscano, followed by five Contenders up against five Champions.
  • For more information on The American Rodeo or Teton Ridge, please visit www.americanrodeo.com and follow @theamerican.tr on Instagram.

Teton Ridge to Partner With Leading Cable Network INSP to Broadcast the Championship Round of The American Rodeo Live From Arlington on Saturday, March 11 at 10PM EST

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230307005881/en/
    INSP will air the highly anticipated championship round of the Crown Jewel of Rodeo™, The American Rodeo, live from Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas on Saturday, March 11 at 10 p.m.
  • ET / 9 p.m. CT. (Photo: Business Wire)
    The network will air the highly anticipated championship round of the Crown Jewel of Rodeo™, The American Rodeo , live from Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas on Saturday, March 11 at 10 p.m.
  • ET / 9 p.m. CT.
    “Our team is excited to be working alongside INSP again,” said Joe Loverro, President of Teton Ridge Sports.
  • “We are thrilled, once again, to partner with Teton Ridge for this fast-paced, action-packed live competition,” said Dale Ardizzone, COO of INSP.

Maren Morris to Headline Hometown of Arlington, Texas at The American Contender Tournament Finals on March 9

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Thursday, February 9, 2023

Joining a full lineup of entertainment at The American Western Weekend March 8-11 at Globe Life Field, Teton Ridge announced today that singer, songwriter Maren Morris will perform live following The American Contender Tournament Finals on Thursday, March 9, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Joining a full lineup of entertainment at The American Western Weekend March 8-11 at Globe Life Field, Teton Ridge announced today that singer, songwriter Maren Morris will perform live following The American Contender Tournament Finals on Thursday, March 9, 2023.
  • Her GRAMMY-nominated third album Humble Quest was released in March 2022 to widespread critical acclaim.
  • Morris’ talent complements a powerhouse grouping of musical talent spread across four days of nonstop western sports action in her home state of Texas.
  • Acquired by Teton Ridge in late 2021, The American Rodeo , celebrating its 10th year, features competitors in all eight traditional rodeo disciplines.

CBS Sports Network Airing The American Western Weekend

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023

With the largest high-stakes western sports celebration just weeks away from taking over Globe Life Field, Teton Ridge, the lifestyle and entertainment company behind The American Western Weekend , announced today that CBS Sports Network will televise The American Contender Tournament in addition to The American Rodeo.

Key Points: 
  • With the largest high-stakes western sports celebration just weeks away from taking over Globe Life Field, Teton Ridge, the lifestyle and entertainment company behind The American Western Weekend , announced today that CBS Sports Network will televise The American Contender Tournament in addition to The American Rodeo.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230208005965/en/
    The American Rodeo Broadcaster Reporter Kadee Coffman interviews Tie Down Roper Riley Webb in Tulsa, Oklahoma on February 5, 2023 for the CBS Sports Network program.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    “We are thrilled about working with CBS Sports to bring the very best in western sports content to their audiences,” said Joe Loverro, President of Teton Ridge Sports.
  • The first-of-its-kind competitive exhibition format will fuse the elements of history and competition in an ode to the past, present, and future of western performance horse sports and air on CBS Sports Network on Sunday, March 26 at 4pm ET/ 3pm CT. Tickets for The American Western Weekend, March 8-11, can be purchased at www.americanrodeo.com/tickets .

Music Powerhouses Sheryl Crow, Darius Rucker and More Join World-Class Entertainment Lineup at The American Western Weekend March 8-11

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Thursday, February 2, 2023

The first-of-its-kind competitive exhibition format will fuse the elements of history and competition in an ode to the past, present, and future of western performance horse sports.

Key Points: 
  • The first-of-its-kind competitive exhibition format will fuse the elements of history and competition in an ode to the past, present, and future of western performance horse sports.
  • Since releasing his first Country album in 2008, Rucker has earned a new legion of fans with four No.
  • The enhanced week of western sports and entertainment gets underway at 9AM CST on Wednesday, March 8 with The American Contender Tournament Wild Card.
  • For fans wanting to make this one-of-a-kind weekend even more memorable, VIP tickets are available for purchase.

Top 5 Professionals from NRCHA, NCHA and NRHA Standings Each Advance to The American Performance Horseman at Globe Life Field

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023

Making its debut during The American Western Weekend at Globe Life Field, The American Performance Horseman will feature the Top 5 professionals from the National Reined Cow Horse Association (NRCHA), National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) and National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) standings on Friday, March 10, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Making its debut during The American Western Weekend at Globe Life Field, The American Performance Horseman will feature the Top 5 professionals from the National Reined Cow Horse Association (NRCHA), National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) and National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) standings on Friday, March 10, 2023.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230117005457/en/
    Corey Cushing, TAPH finalist and $3 million earner, riding Hesa Dual Bet.
  • (Photo credit: Anna Krause Photography)
    For the first time ever, the top five year-end money earning professionals from the NRCHA, NCHA and the NRHA will come together at the 42,000-seat Globe Life Field competing for $1,000,000 in prize money.
  • Those interested in purchasing a table for The American Performance Horseman or learning more about the unique offerings available, can email [email protected] .

Multi-Platinum Recording Artist Cody Johnson to Perform Live at The American Rodeo’s 10th Anniversary on Saturday, March 11 at Globe Life Field

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Monday, November 28, 2022

The American Western Weekend is one of the greatest celebrations of western heritage there is, said Cody Johnson.

Key Points: 
  • The American Western Weekend is one of the greatest celebrations of western heritage there is, said Cody Johnson.
  • On December 2, Johnson will release a LIVE album with his longtime touring band, Cody Johnson & The Rockin CJB Live.
  • The award-winning artist will perform live in-arena before the final round of The American Rodeo on Saturday, March 11, 2023.
  • On December 2, Cody is releasing a LIVE album with his longtime touring band, Cody Johnson & The Rockin CJB Live.