Chris LeDoux

USA

Born: 02 October 1948

Died: 09 March 2005

Years Active: 90, 2000

Genres: Country

Styles: Cowboy, Traditional Country, Contemporary Country, Neo-Traditionalist Country, Honky Tonk, Urban Cowboy, Country-Pop

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Prior to becoming a successful independent country artist, Chris LeDoux was a rodeo champion known for his bareback-riding skill and made his name in music by writing countless songs about the rodeo life. LeDoux was born in Biloxi, MS, in 1948 and moved around often as a child since his father was in the Air Force. He first tried his hand at rodeo riding in Denison, TX, at age 13 and was soon winning junior competitions. His family moved to Cheyenne, WY, while he was in high school, and he continued to ride; after graduating, he won the Wyoming...

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