Chris LeDoux

Date of Birth: October 2, 1948

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Date of Death: March 9, 2005

Biography

Chris LeDoux was a celebrated American country music singer-songwriter, bronze sculptor, and rodeo champion, best known for his energetic performances and authentic cowboy lifestyle. Born in Biloxi, Mississippi, LeDoux was deeply influenced by the cowboy culture from a young age, as his father was an Air Force pilot and the family moved frequently, eventually settling in Cheyenne, Wyoming. LeDoux began his rodeo career while still in high school, eventually becoming a professional bareback rider. He won the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) World Bareback Riding Championship in 1976. His music career began as a means to support his rodeo activities, and over time, he released 36 albums, many of which were self-released initially. He gained mainstream recognition after Garth Brooks mentioned him in the hit song “Much Too Young (To Feel This Damn Old).” LeDoux’s music combined traditional country with rock and roll, and his legacy continues to influence many artists today.

5 Interesting Facts about Chris LeDoux

1. Chris LeDoux was a bronze sculptor and created many pieces inspired by his rodeo background.

2. He recorded and released 22 albums independently before signing with a major record label.

3. LeDoux was inducted into the ProRodeo Hall of Fame in 2005.

4. He was a recipient of the Academy of Country Music’s Pioneer Award in 2005.

5. LeDoux once had to undergo a liver transplant in 2000 due to a rare liver disease called primary sclerosing cholangitis.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Chris LeDoux

1. “You hope to hell that the people, when they’re done listening to your music, it’s made their day a little better.”

2. “I’ve always been a cowboy, and I’ll always be a cowboy.”

3. “We rode across the prairie and we rode across the plain, and never worried about the rain.”

4. “If you’re not willing to take a few risks, you might as well pack it in.”

5. “You’ve got to cowboy up when you get thrown down.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

At the peak of his career, Chris LeDoux’s net worth was estimated to be around $10 million.

Children

Chris LeDoux had five children with his wife Peggy Rhoads: Clay, Ned, Will, Cindy, and Beau. His son Ned LeDoux has followed in his father’s footsteps and is also a country music singer.