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

RAM Cowgirl Kickoff Party launches the 2015 Miss Rodeo America pageant

Rodeo Royalty 10 years ago

CLN will have updates for you each day recapping what is happening with all these amazing state queens and the Miss...

By Gretchen Kirchmann
Former Miss Rodeo America to wed PRCA Tie-Down Roper in Las Vegas before the 2014 WNFR

Rodeo Royalty 10 years ago

2012 Miss Rodeo Utah and newly crowned 2013 Miss Rodeo America Chenae Shiner is going from Miss to Mrs. with her...

By Gretchen Kirchmann
Arroyo Grille rebrands to encompass Ak-Chin heritage

Country Living 10 years ago

Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club recently rebranded their dining establishment to the Arroyo Grille located in Maricopa, Arizona.

By Gretchen Kirchmann
WNFR 2014 – Saddle Bronc Riders

Rodeo News 10 years ago

Find out who is leading the pack of saddle bronc riders heading into the 2014 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo and everything...

By Gretchen Kirchmann
Packing for the Pageant

Rodeo Royalty 10 years ago

CLN brings you an inside look on what its like to pack for the 2015 Miss Rodeo America pageant held at...

By Gretchen Kirchmann