Interview With Col. Jill Chambers

Chuck Zimmerman

Administering the Army Oath to a batch of recruits on Friday evening at the Three Hills Rodeo was Col. Jill Chambers. Jill is the director of protocol for General Peter Pace, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. I had met Jill last year at the New Holland/Michael Peterson Celebrity Tractor Race in Nashville. It was good seeing her again, …

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Michael Sings The National Anthem

Chuck Zimmerman

I think singing the National Anthem is one way of judging someone’s voice. Have you ever noticed that or is it just me? After the army recruit swearing in ceremony Michael Peterson sang the Anthem and showed that he’s got a great voice. This recording is from the control board next to the announcer so you can hear the producers …

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New Army Recruits

Chuck Zimmerman

One of the highlights of the Three Hills Rodeo in Green Bay was the swearing in of a fresh young batch of high school senior army recruits. On hand to do the honors was Col. Jill Chambers. You can see her in front of the recruits, leading them in the oath. Standing out in front of them is Michael Peterson …

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Bull Fighter Rory Meeks

Chuck Zimmerman

It takes a lot of guts or something else to be a good Bull Fighter or Rodeo Clown. A rodeo clown or bull fighter is a rodeo performer who works on bull riding contests. His primary job is to protect the rider from the bull after he dismounts or is bucked off, by distracting the bull and providing alternative targets …

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Michael on With The Bear & Charli

Chuck Zimmerman

After the tv interviews this morning we headed on over to WYNC for a couple of live segments with Bear & Charli. Michael is sitting in the Y-100 studio and talking about his New Holland, Down on the Farm CD and the great causes we’re supporting through the rodeo entertainment venue. The Bear and Charli were a lot of fun. …

New Holland, Rodeo

Michael Peterson TV Interviews

Chuck Zimmerman

In the early hours this morning Michael Peterson did live shots with the local CBS affiliate. In this one he ended the segment with a live song on his guitar. We’re going to get to hear Michael sing the national anthem tonight to start the Three Hills Rodeo. He’s also going to be doing a special performance with the Army …

New Holland, Rodeo

A Day With Michael Peterson

Chuck Zimmerman

A day in the life of country music star Michael Peterson. Sounds like a book or a movie. Actually, it’s the theme of my posts here in Green Bay, WI at the Three Hills Rodeo. This morning we started out at 6am with live spots on local tv and radio stations. Here’s Michael being interviewed by the local NBC affiliate. …

New Holland, Rodeo