The One and Only Bob Tallman to Announce 2026 NFR Open
The NFR Open announced it's personnel for this summer, and there will be a legendary voice behind the mic.
The NFR Open officially announced its 2026 personnel team and leading the way is a name that defines the sound of rodeo, none other than Bob Tallman. This is the voice that has called some of the biggest moments in rodeo history. Tallman is often referred to as THE voice of rodeo.
This past year at the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo, Mr. Tallman announced he was going to be stepping back from the mic in Fort Worth. The Voice of Rodeo: Mr.
Bob Tallman Hands the Mic Over after 50 Years In Fort Worth For decades, Tallman has changed how rodeo sounded and felt. Now, the legendary rodeo announcer is handing the microphone over in Fort Worth. Stepping back didn’t mean stepping away.
He’s still traveling and announcing, still bringing a level of presence to the arena that only Bobby T can do. Now, he’ll bring that to the 2026 NFR Open in Colorado Springs, Colorado this summer. Tallman won’t be doing it alone.