Roamin' Hillbilly Brings Joy to Tucson Rodeo Crowds

Richard 'Razz' Reynolds has been welcoming rodeo-goers with his guitar and hillbilly charm for 10 years.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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When the Tucson Rodeo kicks off its 2026 season, it will also mark the return of the 'Roamin' Hillbilly', Richard 'Razz' Reynolds. For the past 5 years, Razz has been a fixture at the rodeo entrance, greeting attendees with his acoustic guitar, singing, and taking selfies. Razz sees his role as bringing joy and entertainment to the rodeo crowd, both at the entrance and as he wanders the grounds during the event.

Why it matters

Razz's presence at the Tucson Rodeo has become a beloved tradition, with many attendees specifically looking forward to their annual encounter with the 'Roamin' Hillbilly' and his unique brand of rodeo entertainment. His commitment to spreading joy through music and interaction highlights the importance of community engagement and creating memorable experiences for event-goers.

The details

Razz, who has been doing this work for 10 years, sees his role as the 'welcoming committee' for the Tucson Rodeo. He greets attendees at the entrance, singing, hooting, and hollering to set the tone for the event. During the rodeo performances, Razz wanders the grounds, offering 'personal concerts' to the crowd and encouraging selfies with his guitar that reads 'Let's take a selfie'. After the rodeo ends, Razz returns to the main gate to sing one final song, thanking people for coming.

  • Razz has been a fixture at the Tucson Rodeo for the past 5 years.
  • The 2026 Tucson Rodeo season runs from February 21 to March 1.

The players

Richard 'Razz' Reynolds

Also known as the 'Roamin' Hillbilly', Razz has been entertaining Tucson Rodeo attendees with his guitar, singing, and hillbilly charm for the past 10 years.

Tucson Rodeo

An annual rodeo event held in Tucson, Arizona, featuring traditional rodeo events like bareback riding and steer wrestling.

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What they’re saying

“I'm out there with my acoustic guitar hooting and hollering, welcoming you to the rodeo. I'm the welcoming committee.”

— Richard 'Razz' Reynolds, Roamin' Hillbilly (Tucson Weekly)

“I say I live my life in service to others by sharing joy. That's who I am and that's what comes out of my sharing of my hillbilly adventures — it's just this love of being able to share joy with others.”

— Richard 'Razz' Reynolds, Roamin' Hillbilly (Tucson Weekly)

What’s next

Razz plans to continue his 25-stop rodeo tour, with the Tucson Rodeo being his first stop of the season.

The takeaway

Razz's unique role as the 'Roamin' Hillbilly' at the Tucson Rodeo highlights the importance of creating memorable, community-driven experiences for event attendees. His commitment to spreading joy through music and interaction has made him a beloved fixture of the annual rodeo.