Unbucked

Episode 2: Circuit Finals, World Standings, and More

Episode Summary

From the arena, we've got fresh circuit finals results, updated world all-around standings, news about the 2024 Wrangler NFR, and word of an upcoming Shane Hanchey docuseries. Meanwhile in country music, Toby Keith hits platinum again, a new George Jones album is on the horizon, and we're marking 45 years since Hank Jr. and Waylon's "The Conversation."

Episode Notes

UnBucked - Episode 2

Hey western sports fans! Here's what's happening in rodeo and country music this week:

Circuit Finals Highlights

• Joe Harper claimed his second straight saddle bronc title at the RAM Columbia River Circuit Finals (234.5 points on three head)
• Cody Devers dominated the RAM Prairie Circuit Finals in steer wrestling (15.5 seconds on three runs)
• Both cowboys secured spots at next summer's NFR Open in Colorado Springs

NFR & World Standings Update

• The Cowboy Channel landed exclusive rights to the 2024 National Finals Breakaway Roping
• Shane Hanchey's getting his own docuseries following his 2024 season
• World All-Around race is heating up: Shad Mayfield leads with Junior Nogueira in close pursuit

Country Music Corner

• Three new platinum certifications for Toby Keith: "Should've Been a Cowboy," "I Love This Bar," and "Beer for My Horses"
• Coming soon: "The Lost Nashville Sessions" - rare George Jones recordings from the '70s
• After 45 years, Hank Jr. and Waylon's "The Conversation" strikes gold

Western Heritage Spotlight

• National Cowboy Museum's new exhibit celebrates 150 years of the Western Trail
• Running September 13, 2024 - January 5, 2025
• Features artifacts from the historic Texas-to-Canada cattle drive route

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