About CLN Author:
Gretchen Kirchmann

Author Biography

Gretchen Kirchmann is a veteran journalist covering a variety of events across the country each year. She founded Kirchmann Media Group in 2009 and works as a marketing consultant with a forte for the western lifestyle industry, festivals, fairs and rodeo world. Her work includes 15 national communication awards plus coverage of Nashville's CMT Awards and CMA Fanfest. A favorite assignment was attending the all cast reunion of the Dukes of Hazard in 2006 and 2007 at Dukesfest. In December you will find her covering the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo and Miss Rodeo America pageant live from Las Vegas. Her favorite color is orange, favorite song "Rocky Top" and she loves to dance especially clogging.

CLN Stories By Gretchen Kirchmann

Stephanie Williams Memorial Rodeo raises scholarships for FCA and Rodeo Bible camps

Rodeo News 11 years ago

CLN covered the Stephanie Williams Memorial Rodeo in Wall, SD. The event raised scholarships for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and...

By Gretchen Kirchmann
Cobbler’s granddaughter takes to sewing (Western Costumes – Part 3)

Country Lifestyles 11 years ago

Part 3 of country/western costumes and garments by Elaine's Bridge Over Time & Wyoming Classics. Including, Cowboy Action Shooters historic period...

By Gretchen Kirchmann
Historic Period Clothing (Western Costumes – Part 2)

Country Lifestyles 11 years ago

Cowboy Lifestyle Network presents Country and Western Costumes (part 2 of 3). Learn from the people who truly embrace living history...

By Gretchen Kirchmann
JW Brooks Custom Hats – America’s finest hats, period

Western Fashion 11 years ago

Cowboy Lifestyle Network reviews the JW Brooks Custom Hat Co. and the Western status it proclaims. Learn more about the Rolex...

By Gretchen Kirchmann
Farmhouse Menu and a Barn Dance Reception

Country Living 11 years ago

The "Farmhouse Menu and a Barn Dance Reception" article goes in depth on how to prepare a top notch food menu,...

By Gretchen Kirchmann