NFR ANNOUNCES OPENING ACTS FOR 50TH ANNIVERSARY

November 17, 2008 - 7:32 pm

The entertainment lineup for the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo was announced Monday, with Reba McEntire, Brooks and Dunn, Ronnie Milsaps, and Jewell among the opening acts.

The NFR, which runs from Dec. 4 to Dec. 13, is celebrating it’s 50th anniversary this year with free big-name entertainment in Cox Pavillion, next to the Thomas & Mack Center.

The acts include:

• Thursday, Dec. 4 – Trailer Choir
• Friday, Dec. 5 – Jake Owen
• Saturday, Dec. 6 – Reba McEntire
• Sunday, Dec. 7 – Brooks & Dunn
• Monday, Dec. 8 – Crystal Shawanda
• Tuesday, Dec. 9 – Red Steagall
• Wednesday, Dec. 10 – Ronnie Milsap
• Thursday, Dec. 11 – Charlie Daniels
• Friday, Dec. 12 – Jewel
• Saturday, Dec. 13 – Jack Ingram and Matt Lewis as Elvis

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