Washington County will welcome Miss Rodeo USA 2022 Jessie Lynn Nichols during the Washington County Ag Center Rodeo scheduled for Friday, April 1 and Saturday, April 2.
Jessie Lynn Nichols of Prattville, Alabama was crowned Miss Rodeo USA 2022 at the 52nd Annual International Finals Rodeo (IFR52) in Guthrie, Oklahoma, on January 16th. This annual event is sanctioned by the International Professional Rodeo Association (IPRA) and The Miss Rodeo USA Association.
Miss Nichols, who is known as “America’s Singing Cowgirl,” represented the Limestone County Sheriff’s Rodeo of Athens, Alabama and was one of fifteen rodeo queen contestants vying for the title of Miss Rodeo USA. She is a member of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma, the daughter of native Oklahomans Bryan and Sherri Nichols, and a graduate of Auburn University with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Communications and Master of Science in Agri-Science Education. Jessie Lynn has also been accepted into Auburn University’s College of Education Career and Technical Education PhD program.
“Being crowned Miss Rodeo USA is truly one of the highest honors of my life. I look forward to a fun-filled year with multiple opportunities to represent the sport of rodeo, to give back to the sport that has given me a firm foundation, life experiences, and much success, and to inspire others to get involved and follow their dreams,” said Miss Nichols at the end of the week-long pageant. “Having the opportunity to serve as the official ambassador for the International Professional Rodeo Association will allow me the opportunity to give back to the sport of rodeo, its patrons, contestants, sponsors, and those who love the western way of life.”
With the honor of serving as Miss Rodeo USA, Jessie Lynn Nichols becomes the eleventh Alabamian to hold this prestigious title and the 6th Limestone Sheriff’s Rodeo Queen to hold the Miss Rodeo USA crown. The genuine “cowgirl at heart” started her rodeo career at the age of 3 and has numerous national, regional, and state titles, as well as numerous world qualifications to her name. During her formative years, Nichols was heavily involved in her local 4-H Equine Program and spent over 2,500 hours giving back to her community. She also credits the sport of rodeo for her unrivaled work ethic, drive, determination, and love of country music where she is a current member of the Academy of Country Music, Country Music Association, and Recording Academy, as well as a multi-award-winning country music entertainer, songwriter, and producer.
Having developed a love for horses and the art of teaching, Jessie Lynn established her first company, Alabama Extreme Equine Productions, at the age of fifteen. She continues to focus her teaching and horse training skills to assist aspiring equestrians to meet or exceed their goals. During her reign as Miss Rodeo USA, Nichols will be encouraging others to “be a dreamcatcher,” live life to the fullest, and reach their goals.
Tickets for the Washington County Ag Center are $15 for adults and $10 for youth at the gate. Children under six are admitted free of charge. Advance tickets are available at a reduced price at Smith Farm Supply.
Gates open on Friday and Saturday at 5 p.m.; the Rodeo starts at 7 p.m. at the Washington County Ag Center located at 882 Grady Mertz Road in Tennille.
