We had the good fortune of connecting with Hollywood Yates and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Hollywood, what is the most important factor behind your success?
The most important thing to remember about how to succeed in your life is to Believe in yourself more than others can doubt you!

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
I am an entertainer in the truest form as I am a singer, dancer, actor, rodeo clown, comedian, writer…etc. I have built a brand that encompasses all that I am, a bad boy, a good man, a cowboy and a rockstar! I am Hollywood Yates The Rodeo Rockstar!! When you come see me you will hear songs that touch the heart and some that just make ya want to dance you will hear stories of a life well lived and you will see me dance and enjoy my time on stage. Of course there have been struggles, I was gored by a bull and almost died and had a colostomy bag for 2 and 1/2 months. I have had over a 140 broken bones, 3 knee surgeries, a torn Achilles tendon. I have been told I wouldn’t make it in every industry I’ve been in and I just continue to succeed in spite of them trying to stop me. I have lost everything when shows got cancelled or I got hurt. But God keeps helping me get back to my feet and gives me the courage and strength to be persistent in my pursuits!!

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
Well recently I took my band to Vegas while we were touring and we went and watched Carrot Top and then went back stage after and hung out with him for a while having drinks and talking about life and business, then we ran over to see Criss Angel and visit with him for a bit, after wards we walked the strip got some food and just hung out together, then headed back out on tour the next day.

For Phoenix area I’d probably take them to eat at Kabuki for sushi, then maybe run out to the Roadrunner Restaurant and Bar to watch some live Bullriding and listen to live music with whatever band is playing. Maybe hit up a spring training game and drink beer in the outfield. I also love going to the Tempe Improv when friends of mine are performing Like Chad Prather or Jim Breuer!

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
There are so many people who have been a part of my journey, first and foremost would be God for giving me the dreams and also the talent to follow them, and then my Mom who’s always said I could do anything I put my heart and soul to, and my wife who allows me to be exactly who I am no matter what and supports me and my dreams, Elvis that started my whole Love of entertainment, and my grandpa who taught me how to be a man and hustle for what I want!

Website: hollywoodyates.com

Instagram: @hollywoodyates

Linkedin: HollywoodYates

Twitter: @hollywoodyates

Facebook: facebook.com/hollywoodyatesmusic

Youtube: hollywoodyates

Other: TikTok @hollywoodyates

Image Credits
Barry Gossage 52 Photography Scott Turner

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