Kristi Scales is now in her 21st season as the sideline reporter for the Dallas Cowboys Radio Network; she has been with the Cowboys organization for 29 years since leaving A&M. She is one of only 7 winners of the prestigious Blackie Sherrod Award along with Pat Summerall, Verne Lundquist, Brad Sham, Frank Luksa, Dan Jenkins, and Charean Williams. During game day broadcasts, Kristi brings listeners exclusive up-to-the-second information from the Cowboy sideline as well as pregame interviews with team owner Jerry Jones and Cowboys players and coaches. In 2002, she became the first female to fill the role of ‘analyst’ in the booth for an NFL radio broadcast. Kristi has produced 3 Super Bowl broadcasts – as well as international American Bowl games in London, Toronto, Mexico City, and Monterrey. Currently, she also writes featured columns for DallasCowboys.com, Dallas Cowboys Gameday Magazine, and Dallas Morning News Live Chats.
The first weekend of 2017 Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Auditions has wrapped, Rounds 1 & 2 are in the books. While reviewing my judges’ notes, three major themes emerged. “A FAMILY AFFAIR” The DCC considers itself a family, a true ‘sisterhood.’ Family and legacy were on full display during Round 1 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. Stealing the show in…
UPDATE: Have you been watching season 11 of “DCC: Making the Team?" If so, then you'll enjoy these insider looks at the auditions from last spring. These amazing women are chasing their dreams for coveted spots for the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. This season, covering the 2016 Auditions, is sure to be a dramatic and…
UPDATE: Did you see the season 11 premiere of “DCC: Making the Team” last week? If so, then you'll enjoy these insider looks at the auditions from last spring. These amazing women are chasing their dreams for coveted spots for the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. This season, covering the 2016 Auditions, is sure to be a…
By: KRISTI SCALES; Sideline Reporter, Dallas Cowboys Radio Network Hard to believe it’s already that time of year, but Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders’ auditions are close at hand. Known as “America’s Sweethearts,” the DCC are world famous and the audition process attracts contestants from literally around the globe. Last year there were hopefuls from…
We just wrapped the third and final round of 2016 Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders auditions. I’ve got two words for you: holy smokes! The morning solo routines were terrific, and the afternoon session on the football field was fun to watch. The truth is that the competition gets more and more fierce every year. There were talented, beautiful girls…
We’re counting down to the third and final round of 2016 auditions and here’s what I can tell you about the first two rounds: wow! The caliber of competition is really strong this year. If last Sunday’s semifinals are a true indication, I can promise you that Saturday’s Finals will be dynamite. Yes, I know that I’ve written the same thing every…
By: KRISTI SCALES; Sideline Reporter, Dallas Cowboys Radio Network Hard to believe it’s already that time of year, but Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders’ auditions are close at hand. Known as “America’s Sweethearts,” the DCC are world famous and the audition process attracts contestants from literally around the globe. Last year there were hopefuls from…
The final day of DCC auditions, Round 3, never gets easier. It’s been the same story for each of my 14 years as a judge. How can 82 talented, beautiful girls be compressed to 46? The answer…it takes hard work and a very long day! Festivities kick off with fun solo routines in the morning, then on-field dance combos and kick line in the afternoon…
In my previous posts, I wrote about the professional diversity of this year’s candidates. This round, it was all about the dance! The contenders “kicked-it-up” a notch in Round 2 of the 2015 Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Auditions, which took place May 3 rd at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. As judges, we know this round is crucial for it’s the first time…
The first round of 2015 Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders auditions took place Saturday, May 2 nd at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. Of the 300+ hopefuls for this year’s squad, only 132 survived Prelims and were invited to the Round 2 Semifinals. This was my 14 th season to judge auditions, and I have learned that all of these America’s Sweetheart potentials…
