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

Championship Bull Riding tour pays off for Dakota Nye

Bull Riding 8 years ago

Read more about the up close and personal story of Iowa born bull rider, Dakota Nye and how his life on...

By Gretchen Kirchmann
"Big ball's in Cowtown", theme song for Gary Leffew's Bucking Ball Dec. 7-16, Tropicana Las Vegas

Rodeo News 8 years ago

Don't miss the best party during the Wrangler NFR! George Strait's song Big Ball's in Cowtown is coming to life Dec....

By Gretchen Kirchmann
Labor Day Bull Riding draws big crowds at the Minnesota State Fair

Rodeo News 8 years ago

Read more about the Labor Day bull riding and PRCA rodeo that drew huge crowds at the Minnesota State Fair over...

By Gretchen Kirchmann
Location Contributes to Wildfire Names

Country Living 8 years ago

Ever wonder how some wildfires get such unusual names? Learn more here how the names of the fires are decided and...

By Gretchen Kirchmann
Cool Vantage Wrangler Jeans perform well under pressure

Western Fashion 8 years ago

Wrangler’s newest innovation in comfort is the Cool Vantage. The design engineered to pull moisture to the outskirts of the jeans...

By Gretchen Kirchmann