Pamela Minick

Born

1955-06-27

Biography

Pamela "Pam" Minick (née Martin; born June 27, 1955) is an American rodeo and western-lifestyle television personality. Minick was Miss Rodeo America in 1973. She was the Women's Professional Rodeo Association (WPRA) World Champion breakaway roper in 1982. She also qualified for the Women's National Finals Rodeo in team roping. Minick still competes in barrel racing and team roping. She qualified for the Women's National Finals Rodeo 11 times. She is a rodeo sports commentator and has been a commentator or interviewer in over 1,000 shows. These include rodeo, equestrian, and country music shows. In 1992, Minick co-announced for the major rodeo the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, becoming the first women to announce a major professional rodeo. She and her husband Billy are part owners of Billy Bob's Texas, known nationally as the "World's Largest Honky Tonk" and is located in the Fort Worth Stockyards in Fort Worth, Texas. Minick held the position of marketing director for over 25 years; she also acted as the face of the venue.