National Bucking Bull Day to Payout Over $225,000 as Champion Bulls Compete at the ACM Party For A Cause® Festival in Las Vegas

ORCHARD, Texas, March 19, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- On Saturday, April 5, 2014, penny loafers will be traded in for cowboy boots, khakis will be replaced by blue jeans and everyone will be touched by a little bit of country, as America gears up for…National Bucking Bull Day!  This unprecedented national event is being unveiled to sports enthusiasts, country music fans, thrill seekers and even "city slickers" - proving that bucking bulls are not just for cowboys anymore.

Exclusive Genetics (EG), a world leader in the bucking bull industry, will host a competition in honor of the inauguration of National Bucking Bull Day (NBBD).  EG CEO Billy Jaynes says, "Now is the time to be involved in this great American Heritage of bucking bulls."  He emphasized, "Anyone can be a part of this phenomenon, you just need one thing…a passion for the sport."  The NBBD Finals will take place on Saturday, April 5 at 2:00pm (PDT) at the ACM Party for a Cause® Festival in Las Vegas, Nevada.  Showcasing some of the finest animal athletes in the country, the bucking bull competition will feature the 5 winning bulls who came out on top at the recent NBBD Preliminaries. 

The 2^nd Annual ACM Party for a Cause® Festival is a two-day outdoor music festival headlined by Rascal Flatts and Keith Urban on Friday, April 4 and Saturday, April 5, respectively. The festival will be the first-ever special event held at The LINQ, Caesars Entertainment's new open-air shopping, dining and entertainment district at the heart of the famous Las Vegas Strip, and will feature multiple stages for ongoing LIVE country music performances,  interactive games, a country marketplace, and more to be announced. The event is part of The Week Vegas Goes Country® leading up to the 49th Academy of Country Music Awards on Sunday, April 6, 2014 at 8:00 PM live ET/delayed PT on the CBS Television Network.

Proceeds from National Bucking Bull Day will be donated to two commendable charities – the Academy of Music's charitable arm, ACM Lifting Lives®, dedicated to improving lives through the power of music, and the National Autism Association, providing help and hope to those affected.  To engage the fans and to raise even more awareness of these organizations, two of the top bulls in the NBBD Finals will represent each charity by being given the namesakes, "Lifting Lives®" and "Buck Autism."  

Enthusiasts across the country have an opportunity to participate in National Bucking Bull Day by entering the "Bull Buck Off" Sweepstakes at www.NationalBuckingBullDay.com.  Fans are able to vote for their favorite bull to win the NBBD Finals.  Then on April 5, voters can tune into NBBD's Official Media Sponsor, Bucking Bull TV, to see live action and watch their bull buck.  All entries submitted will be entered into a sweepstakes where one lucky voter will win a 3 day/2 night stay at the world-renowned Jaynes Gang Ranch in Orchard, Texas! 

To enter or see complete rules for the "Bull Buck Off" Sweepstakes, to view bucking bull action or to learn more about National Bucking Bull Day visit www.NationalBuckingBullDay.com. 

NATIONAL BUCKING BULL DAY - 5 TOP BULL FINALISTS

Bull: Buck Autism
Owner: Bay Farms

Bull: Bandy's Bad Boy
Owner: Moe and Rusty Bandy

Bull: I'm Not A Lexus
Owner: The LOGANA group

Bull: Lifting Lives®
Owner: Moore Cattle

Bull: Thunderstruck
Owner: Jerry & Aaron Halpain

About Exclusive Genetics
The core concept of Exclusive Genetics is to take PBR, CBR and rodeo fans and turn them into bucking bull owners. There are many fans who dream of becoming a "stock contractor" and Exclusive Genetics was founded to make this a reality. Their slogan "No truck, No Trailer, No Ranch, No experience necessary," has assisted EG in creating a business that now has over 200 customers located in 41 states and 5 countries worldwide.  Visit www.ExclusiveGenetics.com.

About National Bucking Bull Day
National Bucking Bull Day acknowledges the animal athletes who are part of the bucking bull industry, one of the fastest growing segments in the world of sports. With bucking bulls competing for millions of dollars in purses each year, National Bucking Bull Day is dedicating to educating the public about the industry while showcasing some of the best competitive bulls in the nation. The 2014 National Bucking Bull Day will be held in Las Vegas, Nevada on April 5^th in conjunction with the Academy of Country Music Party For a Cause® Festival.  Bulls will compete for payouts in excess of $100,000. Visit www.NationalBuckingBullDay.com.

About Bucking Bull Tv
The mission of Bucking Bull TV is to grow the bucking bull industry through quality internet streaming broadcasts of the events of all the major associations. Bucking Bull TV uses state of the art equipment, dedicated servers and cutting edge mobile satellite technology to produce the highest level of live coverage.  Visit www.BuckingBullTV.com

About ACM Lifting Lives®
ACM Lifting Lives® is the philanthropic arm of the Academy of Country Music dedicated to improving lives through the power of music.  Through partnerships with artists and strong ties in the music industry, ACM Lifting Lives develops and funds music-related therapy and education programs, and serves members of the community who face unexpected hardships through its Diane Holcomb Emergency Relief Fund. Through generous donations and the support of artists and fans, ACM Lifting Lives is able to fund everything from disaster relief and helping communities in need, to music education in schools and music camps for those with disabilities, to supporting programs that use music therapy as a means to help our veterans and wounded warriors, while providing grants to help them ease back into life. For more information, please visit www.ACMLiftingLives.org. 

About National Autism Association:
NAA is the leading voice on issues related to autism safety and crisis prevention. The organization's mission is to respond to the most urgent needs of the autism community, providing real help and hope so that all affected can reach their full potential.  Visit www.NationalAutismAssociation.org

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