THE FLYING J WRANGLERS

JAMES & CINDY HOBBS

Flying J Ranch Hosts and Founders

A love of music and performing have made James and Cindy longtime guest favorites. James sings lead and tenor, writes songs, and plays the rhythm guitar. He brings dry humor to the show— to the delight of some and the confusion of others. A former national champion yodeler, Cindy is a strong and pure Western music vocalist. She brings a special energy and warmth to the stage and is well known for her funny and quirky skits.

JAYSON JONES 

True Cowboy

Jayson plays bass guitar, sings baritone, and also plays Mandolin, Guitar, and Fiddle. For five years Jayson Jones has entertained and delighted audiences at the Flying J Ranch with his humor, voice, and multi-instrumental talents. Jayson is also a renowned Spur and Buckle maker. Learn more at jaysonjonesspurs.com

TIM McCASLAND 

Instrumentalist Extraordinaire

Tim is a rare talent on the guitar and also plays the banjo and dobro in the group. With over 50 years of experience as a professional musician, Tim is comfortable and capable of playing multiple styles of music. Tim spent over 20 years as an instructor at South Plains College in Levelland, Tx. Tim is the newest member of the Wranglers.

CORINNA RIPPLE

Fiddle Player

The youngest member of the Wranglers, Corinna hails from the northern California town of San Jose. Besides playing a beautiful and fast fiddle, Corinna helps with the harmonies and is a very fine lead voice. She came to the Flying J via the well-known bluegrass and country music program at South Plains College in Levelland, Texas, where she studied all types of musical influences.

GREG MEEKS

Parking Lot Guy and Baritone Singer

Greg is a former member of the Western Group, Sagebrush Sounds, out of the Panhandle of Texas. He grew up in a farming and ranching family and has always had a love for Western and Gospel Music.  Whether he is singing the high tenor, the lead, the classic Western baritone, or chipping in a bass part on a gospel song, you never know where Greg will turn up in the show.