About CLN Author:
Taryn Cantrell

Author Biography

Taryn Cantrell is an Arizona native with a lifelong connection to the rodeo arena. From her roots in barrel racing to her role as the 2017 Gilbert Days Rodeo Queen and her involvement with the Cowgirls Historical Foundation, Taryn celebrates her western heritage with enthusiasm and authenticity. Taryn holds a degree in Vocal Performance from Arizona State University, allowing her to merge her passion for music with her love of cowboy culture. As a singer and bassist, Taryn performs with bands across Phoenix and beyond including Great American Regret, Honey Marie Knight, and Sareena Dominguez. Taryn is passionate about blending her diverse interests to offer an authentic and engaging perspective on journalism. Her goal is to connect readers to the events, concerts, and celebrations that matter most, bringing them closer to the experiences she treasures. Whether you’re attending your very first rodeo or adding another to your collection of memories, Taryn is here to guide you every step of the way!

CLN Stories By Taryn Cantrell

Rooted in Tradition: Redding Rodeo 2025

Rodeo News 3 weeks ago

Nestled along the beautiful Sacramento River, a California community rich in agricultural history turned a humble rodeo dream into a reality...

By Taryn Cantrell
Desert Rodeo: “This is Everyone’s First”

Rodeo 3 weeks ago

Amid the sun-drenched landscapes of the Coachella Valley, a new frontier is taking shape, a place where history and modernity intertwine,...

By Taryn Cantrell
Dive Into the Fun: Vegas Goes Country at Daylight Beach Club’s “Saddle Club!”

Country Lifestyles 3 weeks ago

Sin City is turning up the heat this summer and you won’t want to miss a single moment of action Viva...

By Taryn Cantrell
Billie Jo Jones Turns Up the Heat with Her Upcoming Hit “Flame”

Country Lifestyles 4 weeks ago

The soulful twang of a guitar, the lush wail of a pedal steel, the melodic cry of a fiddle… few combinations...

By Taryn Cantrell
Save the Date for the 77th Annual Redding Rodeo!

Rodeo 2 months ago

Since 1948, Redding, California, has proudly celebrated its cowboy heritage with one of the West Coast’s most anticipated rodeos. Known for...

By Taryn Cantrell