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CHANCEY WILLIAMS INDUCTED INTO THE CHEYENNE FRONTIER DAYS HALL OF FAME

Former Saddle Bronc Rider – turned Country Artist Honored At Ceremony

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September 12, 2024

Christina

PHOTO CREDIT: HOMESLICE ARTIST MANAGEMENT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (September 12, 2024) – Former Saddle Bronc Athlete-turned-country artist Chancey Williams has logged another career milestone: an induction into the prestigious Cheyenne Frontier Days Hall of Fame. He was honored Friday night (9/6) alongside fellow 2024 inductees Darrell Diefenbach, Rick Eccli, Orval Epler, Rocky Garnett, Mary Hartman, Tad Herz, Dick Truitt, and The Tuck Family. Williams is one of two artists to both compete in the rodeo and perform on the main stage at Cheyenne Frontier Days – a feat shared only with hall of fame rodeo champion and multi-platinum recording artist Chris LeDoux. Along with the inclusion, Williams now has an exhibit in the Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum.

“My Dad won Cheyenne in 1971. I won 2 rounds in the Rookie Saddle Bronc Riding there when I was first starting out.”
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“My dad won Cheyenne in 1971. I won 2 rounds in the Rookie Saddle Bronc riding there when I was first starting out. As a musician I went from a side stage to the beer tent to the main stage. Cheyenne Frontier Days has always been a part of my life. I even got to sing ‘Should’ve Been a Cowboy’ there with Toby,” said Williams of his long history with the event. “The people at CFD are the best people in the world. To be inducted into the Hall of Fame? Man, I still just can’t believe it.”

Past Cheyenne Frontier Days Hall of Fame inductees include Reba McEntire (2002), Charlie Daniels (2002), Chris LeDoux (2003), Johnny Cash (2003), George Strait (2004), Roy Clark (2007), Garth Brooks (2010), Hank Thompson (2014), and Brooks & Dunn (2023), among others.

Not only was Williams inducted into the Cheyenne Frontier Days Hall of Fame on Friday, but he also released his latest single – infectious and playful track “Adios.” Produced by Brice Long, the tune offers a playful and all-too-relatable message about moving on and not looking back (accompanied by a drink in-hand).