Tuff Hedeman Bull Riding Tour Returns to Lea County Event Center
HOBBS - Bringing elite professional bull riders and entertainment together for over 30 years, Tuff Hedeman announced today the entertinament highlights of his Tuff Hedeman Bull Riding Tour’s season opener held on January 18 at 7:30 pm at the Lea County Event Center.
2019 Hobbs THBRT Champion J.T. Moore accepting check from Hedeman
“We are excited to announce The Justin Kemp Band will be playing immediately following the bull riding on Saturday night, so come enjoy the bull riding and the band,” said Hedeman.
Justin and the band tour nationally and perform as a trio with David Kemp (Bass) and a fiddle player. They have opened for many major acts, including Travis Tritt, Tanya Tucker, Josh Abbott Band, Kevin Fowler, and Wade Bowen, to name a few.
In addition to a good concert, Hedeman knows what’s important to the bull rider athletes. Following money and momentum is the goal is to provide both the young gun cowboys and veteran athletes who are looking to begin, build, and fund a successful season and a financially lucrative start to their year.
“The prize money available next weekend will help several cowboys fund their rodeo season, giving them money to travel and pay entry fees to their next event while pursuing their dreams," said Hedeman.
“It pays to come to Hobbs,” continued Hedeman, who produces the annual bull riding in Hobbs. Hedeman, who recently commentated on the National Finals Rodeo for CBS, is considered the pioneer of the sport of bull riding, and he continues to lead the way with additional opportunities for the cowboy athletes and their four-legged opponents.
Before the chute gates open this year, you can win two VIP tickets to the bull riding, meet Tuff and the boys and enjoy the Justin Kemp Band at the Rockwind Grill, 5001 Jack Gomez Boulevard, on Friday, January 17 from 6 to 9 pm, presented by Pacific Rim.
Tuff Hedeman also announced today that Backflip Johnny Dudley, a retired US Marine sergeant, will make his debut in Hobbs as the funny man in the barrel man.
“Johnny’s probably one of the hottest talents in time-honored western entertainment, his quick wit and off the cuff banter is headed to Hobbs, he always has enough time to visit with every kid and fan,” said 5-time World Champion and Pro Rodeo Hall of Famer Tuff Hedeman.
The four-time World Champion and Pro Rodeo Hall of Famer has 24 bull riders lined up to take a shot at this year’s prize purse worth $30,000 to the riders and $50,000 to the bulls.
Hedeman brings the family-friendly event to Hobbs with fun for the entire family. Kids 6 and under can get in on the action and win custom trophy buckles and prizes at the stick bull riding, which begins before the show. Email stickbullrider@aol.com to enter, and it's free!
Hedeman, who has produced the annual event in Hobbs for 11 years, brings a two-hour adrenaline rush event featuring a star-studded line up of world-class bulls pitted against the proven champs and the hottest bull riders on the tours today.
The doors will open at 6:00 pm, and the competition will get underway at 7:30 pm.
Event Location: Lea County Events Center - 5101 N Lovington Hwy, Hobbs, NM 88240 (575) 391-2900
Date: Saturday, January 18, 20120
TIME: 7:30 pm
TICKETS: Hobbs Ticketing Link (selectaseatlubbock.com) or Lea County Events Center Box Office (575) 391-2900.
For interviews, press credentials, and more information, please contact Leigh Ann Schroeder 940.902.1112. tuffhedemanpr@gmail.com. Or www.tuffhedemanbullriding.com.
Photo Credit: Todd Brewer or Courtesy of THBRT
