Specialty Acts

PRCA Rodeo Announcer - Kelly Kenney

The scope of the west has changed considerably, from the great American cattle drives to prime time television. Western influence now ranges from interior decorating to the National Finals Rodeo. The cowboy hat is no longer a given, for the man under it, to be a true cowboy.

Lets take for instance, Kelly Kenney of Southwest Missouri. He wears a hat on his head and spurs on his boots. From a Country Music Entertainer to a Ranch Foreman, from a champion Bulldogger to a College Rodeo Coach. Kenney's roots are embedded deep in the west.

"I've done a lot of livin' in my little 27 years" Kenney says. From several different aspects, he's dedicated his life as an ambassador for this great American Heritage and the cowboy way of life.

With Kenney's sharp wit, experience and insight, teamed up with rootin' tootin' rodeo fans and high divin' broncs, his excitement and enthusiasm will lift the fans to their feet. All of this, topped off with that silky-smooth baritone, you've got yourself a show.

"Our forefathers and rodeo legends have poured a strong foundation, and I intend to stand on it tall and proud to represent this cornerstone of America and the world of Professional Rodeo" says Kenney.

The One Arm Bandit - John S. Payne

His occupations have included: Rancher, Saloon Owner, Gambler, Wild Cattle catcher, and Professional Rodeo Entertainer!

Thanks to family and friends he has been 9-Time Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association (PRCA) “Specialty Act of the Year”.

I started in rodeo in 1986 at the 101 Wild West Rodeo in Ponca City, Oklahoma. I sold Walter Alsbaugh, the stock contractor, some wild bulls I gathered in the Florida swamps and wanted to see them buck.

In those days I gathered wild cattle in several states. My slogan: "If you can turn them loose, I can catch em with Blackmouth Cur dogs.” This was the foundation of my rodeo career.

Meanwhile, back in Ponca City an act came out that bored me to death. It seemed low on talent. Of course, I mouthed off that I could do better and that launched me into the rodeo entertainment business.

Animals in the show consist of Longhorn-Watusi Steers, Mustangs, Mules, South Dakota Buffalo and sometimes Blackmouth Cur dogs, which are a very important part of the training process. My son Lynn and daughter Amanda hit the road at 18 and we took our show in three directions across North America.