Reno Rodeo Announcers

Bob Tallman

Bob Tallman’s unique tone and down-home delivery have made him the epitome of professional rodeo announcing, and he is with us once again for his 47th consecutive year at the Reno Rodeo. His unique ability to entertain and educate people about rodeo, and the spirit of the West, has earned him a place inside of multiple halls of fame including the Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association, the National Cowboy Hall of Fame and the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame.

In 2020 Bob Tallman was honored at the 13th Annual Wrangler Gold Buckle Gala, held at Billy Bob’s Texas, with the Legends of ProRodeo Award from the ProRodeo Hall of Fame. Bob was also awarded “Announcer of the Year” at the PRCA Annual Awards Dinner held at Dickie’s Arena in Forth Worth, Texas. This is the 10th time Bob has received this award.

While Bob has been named Announcer of the Year on multiple occasions- he is always Reno Rodeo’s “Announcer of the Year.”

Wayne Brooks

Wayne Brooks’ smiling face and friendly personality illustrate a personal excitement for the sport of rodeo. Like many other announcers, his rodeo career began in the arena as a contestant. He competed in the rough stock events, gaining a personal understanding of the sport that he shares with the audience every night. Whether he’s joking with one of the cowboys between runs, or quietly requesting silence after a rodeo wreck, Brooks makes every fan a part of the performance.

Wayne became a PRCA member in 1994 and has had the honor of being chosen Announcer of the Year five times. Further, he has been selected as one of the Wrangler National Finals announcers nine times, where he has had the pleasure of to work along side of Bob Tallman, Randy Corley and Boyd Polhamus – all rodeo royalty in their own right.

Anthony Lucia

Originally from Weatherford, Texas, Anthony Lucia’s name is synonymous with the exhilarating world of rodeo entertainment. Whether dazzling crowds with his trick roping skills at iconic events like the National Finals Rodeo and the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo or lending his captivating voice to announce ProRodeo favorites and WCRA or PBR events, Anthony Lucia has left an indelible mark on the rodeo scene.

But Lucia’s connection to rodeo goes beyond mere entertainment. He is a self-proclaimed “total rodeo geek,” harboring a profound admiration for the sport and its athletes. His entry into team roping began humbly, pushing steers for seasoned ropers like Jake Barnes and Clay O’Brien Cooper, soaking in every lesson and moment of camaraderie.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Interested in becoming an announcer sponsor? Please see below for available package opportunities:

Bob Tallman, Wayne Brooks, Anthony Lucia: $10,000 each
– Upgrades for tickets available
– Announcement in the arena nightly
– Hyperlink and logo on the Reno Rodeo website

Soundman, Austin Lopeman: $5,000
– Upgrades for tickets available
– Announcement in the arena nightly
– Hyperlink and logo on the Reno Rodeo website

For more information regarding sponsorships please contact Kari Lepori Cordisco at [email protected] or via phone at 775-721-8198 or Tonya Marini Backlund at [email protected] or via phone at 775-336-8387.