\u201cWe\u2019re always looking for ways to raise the bar and deliver an experience our fans will never forget,\u201d said JJ Gottsch, CEO of the Austin Gamblers. \u201cJust like the adrenaline and excitement that comes with riding a 1,000-pound bull, we wanted to bring that same energy to our lineup of acts for Gambler Days 2026. Tejano Queen Forever will celebrate the music and legacy of Texas icon Selena Quintanilla, whose m and All My(eux) Groovy Friends is a staple in the Austin honky-tonk scene, so it felt only right to bring\u00a0 both acts to the Fan Fest stage.\u201d<\/p>\n
Known for bringing people together through two-stepping and line dancing, All My(eux) Groovy Friends will add an authentic Austin honky-tonk experience to the Fan Fest lineup. Led by Tate Mayeux, the group continues to build its following throughout Austin. Mayeux has assembled a powerhouse band of long-time friends, featuring highly accomplished songwriters and multi-instrumentalists including Jordan Matthew Young, who competed on Season 20 of The Voice in 2021 as part of Team Blake (electric guitar\/vocals) and Adam Johnson (electric baritone guitar\/vocals), alongside Bryan McGrath (drums) and Preston Rhone (Gulf Coast bass).<\/p>\n
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Based in Dallas and touring nationwide, the beloved tribute act Tejano Queen Forever is led by vocalist Carymel Rodriguez, whose dynamic performances capture the spirit and sound of the Queen of Tejano Music. Backed by an ensemble of award-winning musicians, the band delivers authentic renditions of Selena\u2019s biggest hits, creating an unforgettable live experience for fans of all ages. Showgoers can look forward to chart-breaking hits from the beloved Tejano superstar such as \u201cComo la Flor\u201d, \u201cBidi Bidi Bom Bom\u201d, \u201cAmor Prohibido\u201d and \u201cDreaming of You\u201d.<\/p>\n
Gambler Days Weekend Entertainment Lineup Dustin Lynch \u2013 Friday, Aug. 21 | Fan Fest and post-event DJ performance on the dirt All My(eux) Groovy Friends \u2013 Saturday, Aug. 22 | Fan Fest performance\u00a0 Nelly \u2013 Saturday, Aug. 22 | Post-event performance on the dirt Tejano Queen Forever \u2013 Sunday, Aug. 23 | Fan Fest performance <\/p>\n
The Austin Gamblers will host their fifth annual homestand, PBR Gambler Days presented by Tecovas, at Moody Center on August 21-23.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Tickets for the event are on sale now and start at $36 (taxes and fees not included) and can be purchased online at Ticketmaster.com<\/a>, PBR.com<\/a>, and MoodyCenterATX.com<\/a>, or by calling PBR customer service at 1-800-732-1727. Fans who purchase Sunday tickets starting at $42 before Aug. 7 will be eligible to receive a free kid\u2019s ticket. Exclusions apply.<\/p>\n For more information on Austin Gamblers, visit www.austingamblers.com<\/a> or follow on social media channels:<\/p>\n 2024 PBR Teams Champions, the Austin Gamblers are based in Austin, Texas, where the team\u2019s fifth annual Gambler Days homestand will take place at the state-of-the-art Moody Center on August 21-23, 2026, bringing three days of world-class professional bull riding to the heart of downtown Austin. The team is coached by PBR legend and world champion Michael Gaffney. Under the leadership of JJ Gottsch as CEO, the Austin Gamblers are owned by Egon and Abby Durban. Both originally from Texas, Egon is Co-CEO of Silver Lake, the global leader in technology investing, and serves on the board of directors of Dell Technologies, whose founder, Michael Dell, is also a minority investor in the Gamblers.<\/p>\n All PBR Teams events are carried on either CBS Television Network, the CW, streaming live on YouTube, RidePass on Pluto app, or the PBR app. For more information, visit PBR.com, or follow on Facebook at Facebook.com\/PBR, Twitter at Twitter.com\/PBR, and YouTube at YouTube.com\/PBR<\/a>.<\/p>\n PBR Teams is an elite league featuring the world\u2019s top bull riders competing on teams in five-on-five games leading to a Team Championship at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. During the 2026 season, the league\u2019s fifth, each of the 10 teams \u2013 Arizona Ridge Riders of Glendale, AZ; Austin Gamblers of Austin, TX; Carolina Cowboys of Greensboro, NC; Florida Freedom of Sunrise, FL; Kansas City Outlaws of Kansas City, MO; Missouri Thunder of Ridgedale, MO; Nashville Stampede of Nashville, TN; New York Mavericks of Belmont Park, NY; Oklahoma Wildcatters of Oklahoma City, OK; and Texas Rattlers of Fort Worth, TX \u2013 will host a three-day homestand. Neutral-site games in Anaheim, CA, and Fort Collins, CO are planned for the 2026 season as well.<\/p>\n PBR Teams, launched in July 2022, builds on the existing structure of professional bull riding with the same basic rules for judging and scoring qualified 8-second bull rides. In events staged in a tournament-style format, all teams compete in head-to-head matchups against a different opponent each day. Each game features five riders per team squaring off against another team. Full team rosters are comprised of seven riders on the Protected Roster and three Reserve Roster riders. The team with the highest aggregate score of qualified rides among its riders is declared the winner of each game.<\/p>\n PBR is part of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), a global sports and entertainment company. For more information, visit PBR.com, or follow on Facebook at Facebook.com\/PBR, Twitter at Twitter.com\/PBR, and YouTube at YouTube.com\/PBR<\/a>.<\/p>\n About the Author: I grew up on a Midwest farm with dirt under my fingernails and the sound of wind rustling through cornfields. My childhood was all about 4H \u2013 raising pigs and horses, learning to bake and sew, and discovering the magic of transforming a garden into jars of summer sunshine. Those years taught me the value of hard work, the thrill of seeing a project through to the end, and the simple joy of creating something beautiful. A country girl with a need for speed and a thirst for adventure. Maybe that’s why I love the feeling of wind in my hair \u2013 whether I’m cruising down a dusty road on my Harley or tackling a mountain trail on my trusty mountain bike. Some of my earliest memories of rodeo are watching my father compete at small local events. That’s also where my love for country music comes in \u2013 long car rides listening to 8 tracks. The lyrics and melodies always spoke to my soul. These days, you’ll find me cheering on the cowboys and cowgirls at rodeos, two-stepping to my favorite bands, belting out a country tune at a concert or sharing stories and laughter with friends around a bonfire. When I’m not soaking up the country life and getting my boots dirty, I’m a nurse, caring for folks in my community. Follow along for more stories from the heart of rodeo and country life!<\/p>\nGambler Days 2025. Photo credit: Giant Noise ABOUT AUSTIN GAMBLERS <\/p>\n
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