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Celebrating 20 Years: Premier NFR After-Party, Rodeo Vegas, Announces Entertainment Lineup and New Location

The most anticipated party of the NFR is ringing in its 20th Anniversary with Country Music Stars Justin Moore, Corey Kent, Chayce Beckham and more at its new home at Rodeo World December 7 - 16, 2023.

Kelly Kistner

Celebrating 20 Years: Premier NFR After-Party, Rodeo Vegas, Announces Entertainment Lineup and New Location
Celebrating 20 Years: Premier NFR After-Party, Rodeo Vegas, Announces Entertainment Lineup and New Location /

Rodeo Vegas is free!

Teton Ridge, the first omnichannel Western media and entertainment company, announced today the 2023 live music lineup for Rodeo Vegas, the premier National Finals Rodeo (NFR) after-party on the Las Vegas Strip.

Rodeo Vegas
Rodeo Vegas :: Rodeo Vegas/ Teton Ridge

Want to enjoy the nightlife in Vegas, listen to phenomenal music, and see your favorite NFR contestants? This is the after-party to attend. When it comes to seeing the NFR contestants, no worries, they are always incentivized with prizes at Rodeo Vegas and are sure to show up nightly.

Gaining notoriety over the past 20 years, the late-night celebration is where fans, athletes and celebrities converge after each NFR Performance night for a total of ten days of completely free live music. It is unparalleled by any NFR nightlife as the industry’s premier event and epicenter of western entertainment. Highly anticipated and eagerly awaited by NFR Qualifiers, PRCA Contestants, industry leaders and rodeo fans, it is the only place to be during rodeo’s biggest ten days of the year.

Not only is Rodeo Vegas free, a 20-year tradition and the after-party location to attend, it also has a new home. Rodeo Vegas’s new location will be part of Resorts World Las Vegas’s annual Rodeo World, where it will be among the ultimate rodeo entertainment experiences.

KC Jones, a nine-time NFR qualifier, founded the event 20 years ago. Today he produces the event for “his buddies,” the fans, and “as a way to give back to the contestants.” Rodeo Vegas will celebrate its 20th anniversary at Resorts World. With 3,500 guest rooms, a state-of-the-art casino, and multiple top-rated amenities, Resorts World is a location for the Rodeo Vegas monumental anniversary.

KC Jones, Nine-time NFR Qualifier and Rodeo Vegas Founder
KC Jones, Nine-time NFR Qualifier and Rodeo Vegas Founder / Teton Ridge

“We are really excited to have Resorts World as the home of Rodeo Vegas, especially for our anniversary celebration,” said Jones. “It's the perfect place with its state-of-the art facilities, world class amenities and a prime location with easy access to Cowboy Christmas via the Boring Tunnel. You don’t want to miss it. We’re going all out.”

In addition to the NFR qualifiers, thousands of music and rodeo fans are expected to pack the Rodeo Vegas space for ten straight nights of complimentary live music featuring fan-favorite country western artists, DJs and emcees each night. The following are the officially announced music headliners:

Thursday, December 7 Tanner Usrey

Friday, December 8 Justin Moore w/ Kin Faux

Saturday, December 9 Corey Kent w/ Kin Faux

Sunday, December 10 Chase Beckham

Monday, December 11 Treaty Oak Revival

Tuesday, December 12 Jake Worthington

Wednesday, December 13 Ashland Craft

Thursday, December 14 Stoney Larue

Friday, December 15 TBA w/ Kylie Frey

Saturday, December 16 Wade Bowen w/ Jenna Paulette

The premier NFR after-party on the Las Vegas Strip
The premier NFR after-party on the Las Vegas Strip :: Rodeo Vegas/ Teton Ridge

It is 20 years in the making. It is free. It has a new home. Great country music and NFR contestants are sure to be seen. When in Vegas for NFR 2023, make to sure to attend Rodeo Vegas. After all, you could even win one of the coveted Rodeo Vegas jackets at the only place to be after each NFR performance during rodeo’s biggest ten days of the year.

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Kelly Kistner
KELLY KISTNER

Kelly Kistner is the fourth generation of a farming and ranching family. In addition to living in rural America, Kelly has served in multiple leadership roles in both corporate and public safety organizations. Kelly started his first full-time job at the age of 19, as a part of the management team at a large country-western entertainment facility that hosted many of the largest names in country music and had bull riding every Friday and Saturday night. Kelly holds a Bachelor's degree from Texas State University and a Master's degree from Oklahoma State University. Kelly has served in several roles including organizational restructures and start-ups in the business and governmental sectors. He has worked in management, leadership, and consulting roles with multiple Fortune 500 companies.  Having served in both the law enforcement and the fire service, Kelly has a strong drive to give back to his community. He is now taking that drive and experience and placing it in efforts to help grow the Western Sports industry through collaborative efforts with Sports Illustrated and Western Media Sports. During his down time, Kelly enjoys spending time with his wife Ariana and three boys – Kade, Kaleb and Cameron, while also caring for the animals on the ranch he owns with Ariana in North Texas. Kelly and Ariana are members of several western sports organizations and actively support multiple charities in the local communities. If you have any comments, questions or suggestions he can be reached at kellyk@sirodeo.com or on Twitter at @KWKistner.

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