Kevin McNiven was born and raised in Western Wyoming. He has spent his lifetime riding the mountains and ranges of Wyoming. As a kid growing up, he was always surrounded by music - cowboy music. His father, "a true horseman," taught Kevin to yodel - for yodeling is a cowboy tradition.

Kevin found at a young age that if you were a good horseman you could get a job with outfitters and ranches in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. If you could sing and play guitar around the campfire at night to entertain the guests you could pick the outfit you wanted to work for.

From his experiences, Kevin has released three compilations of music about "cowboy life" the Wyoming Division of Tourism deems truly authentic.

Kevin's recording appropriately titled, "It's Wyoming," was recorded in Nashville. The great love songs, yodels, and sweet laments make it just the kind of music one would hear around the campfire.

Kevin is known as Wyoming's Singing Ambassador. Associated with the Wyoming Department of Tourism, Kevin travels promoting the "Cowboy" state.

Kevin's second album, "Horseman, Roughstock & Rawhide," and latest release, "A Song Takes Flight," continue the tradition of strong expression, impeccable enunciation, and heart-felt emotion that place Kevin in a class all his own.

At the Western Music Festival in Tucson, Arizona, Kevin was awarded the Adult Male Yodeling Championship in 1998 and 2001.

In 1999, Kevin toured the Scandinavian countries of Europe. Kevin opened the 2000 World's Fair in Hanover, Germany. He continues traveling throughout the United States performing his "Cowboy Concerts & Western Family Shows" through story and song based on personal experience.

Kevin makes his living operating Wyoming Country Outfitters, subleasing his string of horses to ranches, wagon trains, re-enactments, commercials and movies. They include: Chevy Outdoors, Levi, Bailey Hats and WahMaker Clothing. PBS's Trail of Hope, History Channel's Butch Cassidy & The Sundance Kid, National Geographic's Lewis & Clark, The Great Platte River Road Archway Monument, Far & Away, Geronimo, Return to Lonesome Dove, The Postman, Wind River, The Work & the Glory, The Patriot and Shadowheart, just to mention a few.

Kevin is a "true horseman" and handles "all things horses" at America's Cowboy.

From behind the scenes to center stage, Tyler McNiven's specialty is entertainment production.

In his youth, Tyler's interest in entertainment led him to perform in fairs, talent shows and school events. During this same time he also operated a small DJ company. These events laid a foundation for his higher education goals.

After serving a two-year mission to Pennsylvania for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Tyler shifted into high gear as he enrolled at Brigham Young University-Idaho. Acquiring a position with the Department of Music, Tyler began his experience as the audio engineer & technical director for Vocal Union, the university's vocal jazz ensemble. Tyler also received a vocal scholarship to perform with Collegiate Singer's, the university's top choral ensemble. Traveling with five tour groups, Tyler provided technical direction and assistance for all and performed with three. His experience with these organizations provided him with technical and performance education aside from his declared major in Communication and minor in Music.

Also as a student at BYU-Idaho, Tyler served as the yearbook's Assistant PR Director, was a finalist for the Department of Communication's Man of the Year award, maintained an academic scholarship, made the National Dean's List, was accepted into the National Scholars Honor Society and graduated cum laude.

During his senior year, Tyler was hired as Assistant Stage Manager for the Department of Music. Tyler managed a ten-member crew, and in conjunction with the Department of Music, led the development of a database, manual, and revision of employee work schedules, policies and procedures. Future education goals include a MBA in Organizational Behavior / Human Resource Management.

Upon graduation, Tyler interned with Out of Time Productions as an audio engineer and Foley artist. Upon completion of his internship, Tyler worked in Branson, Missouri at The Dutton Family Theater Complex as an audio/video technician.

Tyler is now employed full time as the Stage Manager/Recording specialist of the BYU-Idaho Department of Music where he continues to build upon the foundation he laid as a student.

Tyler incorporates his skills on and off stage at America's Cowboy as the Entertainment Manager. His technical and performance skills using the $20,000 sound system of America's Cowboy gives each event pristine sound.

Devoted to quality, organization, balance and performance, Tyler delivers a polished event.

The Belle of the stage, TeAnna McNiven dances her way into the hearts of audiences. From Clogging to Ballroom, Swing to Cha-Cha, TeAnna is a delight to watch.

Participating with The Dance Academy of Lander, WY, TeAnna, along with Terrell, her brother and dance partner, received top honors for her choreography at the Spotlight Regional Dance Cup held in Casper, WY in 2005 & 2006. In 2005, they placed high first in the Junior Division with a Diamond ranking and also received Best Entertainment. They also placed 2nd among all Diamond qualifiers of the Junior Division in the Spotlight Dance Competition. In 2006, Terrell and TeAnna received another Diamond ranking and Judges Choice award for Teen Division Duo & Trio.

TeAnna began dancing at age six and after high school will be pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in Dance. TeAnna has been a student assistant at The Dance Academy for two years, and now teaches her own beginning clogging class.

TeAnna also participates with the Missoula Children's Theatre. Her heart-felt personality secured the lead role in Little Red Riding Hood. Other plays TeAnna has participated in include Snow White, The Frog Prince, Alice in Wonderland and Shakespeare's Comedy of Errors.

When she's not dancing, TeAnna enjoys horseback riding, cooking, time with friends, church activities and an occasional episode of Bewitched. Her friends and family all agree that when TeAnna's around, life is a little more entertaining.

TeAnna choreographs all dances for America's Cowboy and lights up the stage with her beautiful smile and many dance styles.

At 16 months old, Terrell McNiven was preparing for the stage when out of the blue he began to yodel. At age 6, he received 1st place at the Cheyenne Cowboy Symposium and Celebration yodeling contest for ages 16 and under. But his talents extend far beyond yodeling. Terrell delights audiences with solid yodeling, quick whit, smooth dancing, delightful singing and a charismatic smile.�

Participating with The Dance Academy of Lander, WY, Terrell, along with TeAnna, his sister, dance partner and choreographer, received top honors at the Spotlight Regional Dance Cup held in Casper, WY in 2005 & 2006. In 2005, they placed high first in the Junior Division with a Diamond ranking and also received Best Entertainment. They also placed 2nd among all Diamond qualifiers of the Junior Division in the Spotlight Dance Competition. In 2006, Terrell and TeAnna received another Diamond ranking and Judges Choice award for Teen Division Duo & Trio.

Off stage, Terrell enjoys baseball, basketball, piano, horseback riding, fishing, helping out on the ranch, archery and spending time with his dad in the mountains. He also participates in Boy Scouts of America, church activities and the Missoula Children's Theatre.

Terrell is a highlight of the show as America's Cowboy entertains audiences across the nation.

From applying beef cattle genetics in Nebraska, to researching Agricultural Policy in Washington, D.C., to consulting an International Agribusiness firm in Ireland, Travis McNiven is proactive in the agricultural fields of science, policy and business. Born and raised at the base of the Wind River Mountains near Lander, Wyoming, Travis began his climb up the agribusiness ladder early. Always the agricultural entrepreneur, Travis's parents tolerated his early business ventures of chickens, rabbits, goats and dogs before expanding to sheep, pigs and cattle in Future Farmers of America (FFA).

At age 14, Travis moved to Mesa, Colorado. There he assisted with management of 350 commercial and 25 purebred cows. This two year experience solidified his interest in the beef industry. Returning to Wyoming, Travis started Rocky Mountain Gelbvieh with 10 cows, lots of energy and his first bank loan. Rocky Mountain Gelbvieh is now a registered seedstock business providing consultation in management, marketing, genetic selection, order buying, grazing systems and crossbreeding programs for clients.

After serving a two-year LDS mission in Australia, Travis enrolled at Utah State University. While enrolled, Travis served two years as President of the College of Agriculture Student Ambassadors, Vice-President of the USU Cattle Club, two terms on the Wyoming Gelbvieh Association's Board of Directors, expanded Rocky Mountain Gelbvieh and worked for doctors Randy Wiedmeier and Don Snyder in the Animal, Dairy, and Veterinary Sciences and Economics Departments, respectively. Travis graduated Magna Cum Laude, majoring in Animal Science with minors in Political Science and Agribusiness. While attending USU, Travis received more than 15 scholarly awards and honors (in addition to publishing manuscripts).

Never one to pass up an opportunity, Travis accepted an internship in the sand hills of Nebraska his senior year. There he gained a wealth of knowledge concerning management and genetics while working the 700 head seedstock herd of the Rex Ranch, owned by Farm Management Corporation (FMC), the largest commercial cattle owner in the United States.

Following, Travis gained valuable policy experience in domestic and international agribusiness while working for Wyoming Senator Mike Enzi in Washington D.C. His experience there led him to pursue additional education overseas.

Accepted into the International Masters of Business Administration in Food and Agribusiness at the Royal Agricultural College in England, Travis graduated and returned to the United States with his MBA to perform market entry research and consultation services for TraceAssured, an International Agribusiness firm based in Ireland.

Today, Travis is actively involved in America's Cowboy as he applies his experience in genetics, policy and business to assist the growth of clientele across the nation.

The hub of America's Cowboy is Patty McNiven. From feeding horses in winter to managing last minute preparations back-stage, Patty keeps America's Cowboy ticking. You won't find Patty in the spotlight, but her efforts shine through her children and husband wherever they go.

Born in Blythe, California to John & Evelyn Irene, Patty moved to Lander, Wyoming in 1962. In high school she competed on the girls swim and track teams. Growing up Patty dreamed of marrying a cowboy. In 1977 she met her future husband, Kevin, and were later married that same year. Since then she has been living her dream supporting Kevin.

In their early years of marriage, Patty assisted Kevin on pack trips as the cook. Early mornings would find her making preparations and accommodations for guests. Later, as the family began to grow, those preparations moved to their home to support the needs of a growing family.

To assist her family with their many activities, Patty home schools her children. She also serves in her church and is the precinct committee chairwoman for her voting district. She manages many aspects of daily business and is the glue that keeps the family united.

Other activities Patty enjoys are gardening, photography and traveling with her family. Her greatest satisfaction comes from watching and assisting her children as they reach their goals.

When America's Cowboy takes the stage there is one person who takes a back seat. But to her family, Patty is on stage every day.