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Chris LeDoux
American country singer
Musical artist
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.
Biography
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[edit]LeDoux was born in Biloxi, Mississippi, on October 2, 1948. He was of French descent on his father's side. His father was in the US Air Force and was stationed at Keesler Air Force Base at the time of his birth. The family moved often when he was a child, due to his father's Air Force career. He learned to ride horses while visiting his grandparents on their Wyoming farm.[2] At age 13, LeDoux participated in his first rodeo, and before long was winning junior rodeo competitions.[3]
LeDoux continued to compete in rodeo event
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My Memories of Chris LeDoux, by Rob Fair
November 2007
I was honored to be asked to write some memories of Chris while traveling on the road during his music career, for this, the 3rd Annual Chris LeDoux Tribute Rodeo in Casper, Wyoming…………
Wow, Chris LeDoux!
I met Chris for the first time, back in 1993, at a concert in San Jose, CA. The stage hands were setting the stage, as I came to the venue early to try and meet my hero. I walked up to the stage and asked to speak to Chris. Unaware he was eating dinner, someone called for him as he came out to meet me. He was very nice and down to earth, ev