New Barrelman Announced for RODEOHOUSTON [Video]

HOUSTON — Longtime barrelman for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Leon Coffee, has officially passed the torch to the new HLSR barrelman for the 2025 Rodeo, according to a Thursday press release.

John Harrison will be replacing Coffee, who spent 31 years in the barrel, for RODEOHOUSTON starting in 2025. Coffee handpicked Harrison as his successor, expressing confidence in his ability to captivate an audience.

“He is the perfect addition to RODEOHOUSTON, and I can’t wait to see what he brings to the arena next year,” Coffee said.

“We are excited to have John Harrison join us at RODEOHOUSTON. He has become one of the industry’s finest entertainers and we are thrilled to introduce him to our guests at RODEOHOUSTON,” Rodeo president and CEO Chris Boleman said. “While stepping into the legendary shoes of Leon Coffee in the barrel is no small feat, John is extremely talented, and we’re excited to see what he does at RODEOHOUSTON. …