🔒 Kings, queens and singing cowboys: 9 of the most influential entertainers in Houston Rodeo history KPRC2
Throughout his career, Autry kept his rural roots close. He toured small towns and performed in as many local fairs and rodeos as he could cram into his schedule. In 1942, the singing cowboy made Houston history when he became the Houston Rodeo’s first big entertainer.
“This larger than life cowboy hero set a high standard for future Houston Rodeo entertainers,” RodeoHouston organizers wrote of the icon.Roy Rogers, King of the CowboysYears performed at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo: 1950, ‘52, ‘57, ‘60, ‘68-69, ‘72Another star who made an impact on the Houston Rodeo -- and another singing cowboy -- this one by the name of Roy Rogers.
“Roy Rogers personified ‘the good guy in the white hat,’ and was so special to Houston audiences, he was the star of the Show’s silver jubilee, 25th anniversary celebration,” RodeoHouston organizers wrote of Rogers.
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