Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo 2017

Riders wait for the Grand Entry during opening night of the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo Wednesday, August 9, 2017 in Sikeston. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)

Taos Muncy competes in the saddle bronc riding during opening night of the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo Wednesday, August 9, 2017 in Sikeston. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)

Seth Hardwick tapes up his knee during opening night of the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo Wednesday, August 9, 2017 in Sikeston. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)

Seth Lee Hardwick competes in the bareback riding during opening night of the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo Wednesday, August 9, 2017 in Sikeston. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)

Kids sit up on the fence during opening night of the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo Wednesday, August 9, 2017 in Sikeston. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)

Brothers Osborne performs during opening night of the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo Wednesday, August 9, 2017 in Sikeston. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)

Cowboys talk during opening night of the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo Wednesday, August 9, 2017 in Sikeston. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)

A cowboy awaits during opening night of the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo Wednesday, August 9, 2017 in Sikeston. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)

Ron Gregory, author of Deacon Makes Four, a western novel pats a child on the head during opening night of the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo Wednesday, August 9, 2017 in Sikeston. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)

Casey Breuer competes in the bareback riding during opening night of the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo Wednesday, August 9, 2017 in Sikeston. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)

Casey Breuer stretches during opening night of the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo Wednesday, August 9, 2017 in Sikeston. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)

Kamben Gates points out on the arena during opening night of the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo Wednesday, August 9, 2017 in Sikeston. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)

Clayton Foltyn competes in the bull riding during opening night of the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo Wednesday, August 9, 2017 in Sikeston. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)

Fans cheer as Brothers Osborne performs during opening night of the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo Wednesday, August 9, 2017 in Sikeston. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)

Cowboys rise for the playing of the national anthem during opening night of the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo Wednesday, August 9, 2017 in Sikeston. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)

Cowboys drink and eat during opening night of the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo Wednesday, August 9, 2017 in Sikeston. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)

Jordan Reynolds holds up his son Jordan Jr. Reynolds during opening night of the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo Wednesday, August 9, 2017 in Sikeston. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)

Weston Rutkowski, left, talks withRex Dewitt, right, during opening night of the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo Wednesday, August 9, 2017 in Sikeston. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)

Tanner Aus competes in the bareback riding during opening night of the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo Wednesday, August 9, 2017 in Sikeston. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)

Brothers Osborne performs during opening night of the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo Wednesday, August 9, 2017 in Sikeston. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)

Cassy Hooks competes in the barrel racing during opening night of the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo Wednesday, August 9, 2017 in Sikeston. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)

Ryan Lindsey and his daughter Sophia Lindsey talk to cowboys during opening night of the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo Wednesday, August 9, 2017 in Sikeston. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)

People enter for the Grand Entry during opening night of the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo Wednesday, August 9, 2017 in Sikeston. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)

Denton Fugace competes in the bull riding during opening night of the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo Wednesday, August 9, 2017 in Sikeston. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)

Brothers Osborne performs during opening night of the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo Wednesday, August 9, 2017 in Sikeston. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)

Linda and Ricky White pose for a photo during opening night of the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo Wednesday, August 9, 2017 in Sikeston. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)

Mandy Lieble and John Williams pose for a photo during opening night of the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo Wednesday, August 9, 2017 in Sikeston. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)

Kenny and Pam Pinkerton pose for a photo during opening night of the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo Wednesday, August 9, 2017 in Sikeston. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)

Ty Ferrell and his daughter Lennon Ferrell get ready for the grand entry during opening night of the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo Wednesday, August 9, 2017 in Sikeston. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)

Ty Ferrell and his daughter Lennon Ferrell get ready for the grand entry during opening night of the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo Wednesday, August 9, 2017 in Sikeston. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)

Ty Ferrell and his daughter Lennon Ferrell get ready for the grand entry during opening night of the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo Wednesday, August 9, 2017 in Sikeston. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)