Friday, December 8th the 65th Wrangler National Finals Rodeo kicked off in Las Vegas.
As always in the rodeo world, the first round opened up with country artist Zach Top performing the National Anthem. Top is a Washington ranch kid who is revitalizing 90s country music.
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