Chris LeDoux

Chris LeDoux
LeDoux in 1999
Background information
Birth name	Christopher Lee LeDoux[1]
Born	(1948-10-02)October 2, 1948 Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S.
Origin	Cheyenne, Wyoming, U.S.
Died	March 9, 2005(2005-03-09) (aged 56) Casper, Wyoming, U.S.
Genres	Country country rock Western music
Occupations	Musician singer-songwriter rodeo competitor
Instruments	Vocals guitar harmonica
Years active	1971–2005
Labels	Liberty Capitol American Cowboy Songs

Christopher Lee LeDoux (October 2, 1948 – March 9, 2005) was an American country music singer-songwriter, bronze sculptor, and hall of fame rodeo champion. During his career, LeDoux recorded 36 albums (many self-released), which have sold more than six million units in the United States as of January 2007. He was awarded two gold and one platinum album certifications from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), was nominated for a Grammy Award, and was honored with the Academy of Country Music Cliffie Stone Pioneer Award. LeDoux is also the only person to participate and also perform at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.