Raylee Willingham Takes a Shot in Fort Worth

The lights of the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo are bright enough to intimidate any rookie, but twelve-year-old Raylee Willingham stepped into the Will Rogers Coliseum this year with a level of composure that suggests she was born for the arena.

Between the high-speed runs and the technical demands of her first major shoot, Raylee even found herself center-stage for a different reason: singing the National Anthem.

When asked about her highlights from the historic event, her answer was simple and focused. 'Singing the National Anthem and getting to shoot' were her favorite moments, she says, marking a memorable debut for her first year in the sport.