Chris Pyle returns as announcer to 40th Licking Rodeo
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Chris Pyle will be announcing at the 40th Licking Chamber of Commerce Rodeo on May 30 and 31. This will be Pyle’s 19th appearance as announcer for the event. He has been a member of PRCA since 2003.
Chris and his wife, Lisa, live in Pilot Grove, Mo. His family includes daughter, Kendall and son, Luke. Besides being an announcer for PRCA rodeos, he also raises cattle, trains colts and serves as the Assistant Superintendent for the Sedalia School District.
His grandfather took Chris to his first rodeo at the age of 11, and he became hooked on the sport. He earned three Missouri State High School bull riding championships along with two top fifteen finishes in the nation at the high school level. Chris furthered his education while competing at the college level.
After 15 years of riding and wear and tear on his body Chris realized he could not keep riding at his past level. While recovering from surgery to repair a torn rotator cuff, Chris announced a bull riding event as a favor to a friend. He enjoyed it so much he decided to pursue it as a career. He continued to ride while developing his announcing skills until at last, all focus was on announcing.
Chris has earned 30 Finals Announcer and Announcer of the Year awards, including 17 trips to NFPB finals. Chris concluded his 2015 season as the Chris Shriver MBR World Finals Announcer during the PBR Finals in Las Vegas. Chris has announced in 35 states including the PBR’s premiere series and at special events during the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo and PBR Finals in Las Vegas.
Chris remarked, “Rodeo in my opinion is one of the greatest sporting events in the world. It doesn’t get any more challenging than what these men and women will face so they truly need our help. Let’s have a great time and cheer them on!”
