Callie Mueller, a South Dakota native, was crowned the 2025 Miss rodeo America after participating in various rodeo queen competitions and activities throughout her life. Mueller’s platform as a rodeo queen has been “Faith over Fear,” inspired by her personal experiences with loss and overcoming challenges.

Mueller’s journey to becoming Miss rodeo America began when she saw a poster for a rodeo queen competition while attending South Dakota State University. She has since held multiple rodeo queen titles and published a book titled “Faith Over Fear” about her experiences and journey to becoming a rodeo queen.

Mueller credits her involvement in 4-H and FFA for helping her develop the skills needed to be a successful rodeo queen, including public speaking and leadership. As Miss rodeo America, she will travel across the country representing the PRCA and hopes to visit South Dakota rodeos during her reign.