Dalhart Dan

Before Dan came into all that money, he earned a living either working 4 12 hour days on the family oil rig, or showing off his bull riding skills before cracking his hand from having it almost twisted off from the rope he was holding on to.
Well he is still in New York arguing with the producer about why he can't put his album out in blue vinyl, seems easy to me. So he will be missing his long time tradition of attending the XIT RODEO AND REUNION Held annually since 1925 in Dalhart, Texas, the XIT honors the cowboys who worked the ranch in its 1880’s heyday, when 150,000 cattle roamed more than 3 million acres. Known for the world’s largest free barbecue (as well as gratis watermelon and pork chop feeds), the festival also includes a rodeo, parade, dances, live music, and more.

One year he stole the show by winning the bull riding competition and got this little charm:


Then went directly over to the food barn and won the watermelon eating contest


Then took the stage for the nights leading musical entertainment

It was a night to remember, but alas, he will not be able to relive the moment due to going over photos for the album. Oh well, maybe next year...