Plenty of choices for weekend fun Nov 1, 2008
The fourth annual A Tribute to Chris LeDoux award-winning PRCA rodeo and concert is tonight at 7 p.m., at the Arena at the Central Wyoming Fairgrounds. The rodeo was named the 2005 PRCA Small Indoor Rodeo of the Year and the 2006 Cowboys Choice Award, Mountain States Circuit Finals. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Casper briefs Oct 26, 2008
Two Casper College rodeo team members -- Josh Barker and Treva Bitterman -- received the Chris LeDoux Rodeo Scholarship, according to a release. Barker is a freshman welding major from Edgemont, S.D., and Bitterman is a freshman pre-vet major from Wheatland. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
St. Anthony's Summerfest a time for fun and friend Aug 24, 2008
A Utah company trucked up a rock-climbing wall for the youngsters to enjoy, and area singers Bob Jackson and Dean Wadsworth sang old Chris LeDoux cowboy songs from a stage in the middle of the road. Don Oram, a volunteer cook sweating over his coal-covered Dutch ovens at the Lions Club booth, said he thought there were more people at this year's celebration than in the past. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Owen powers up Jamboree Aug 1, 2008
After 16 years as the driving, rodeo rock n roll sound behind legendary Chris LeDoux, Western Underground hits the road to create their own identity, and to pay tribute to their longtime boss, mentor and friend. Filled with LeDoux s powerful and energetic music, the show reaches out to fans and gathers everyone in for a night of great sounds, good memories, and a glimpse of the future. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Godfrey preparing for push to NFR Jul 18, 2008
Godfrey said he likes to be alone before his ride and he uses music from Chris LeDoux to help him prepare before he takes his place in the chute. When I get on that bull, I am completely focused on my ride and what I have to do, Godfrey said. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
Scenic drive: Oak Creek Canyon Jun 20, 2008
Whatcha Gonna Do With a Cowboy, Chris LeDoux: Buy him some bourbon buffalo meatloaf at the Cowboy Club. On Sirius Satellite Radio: Coldplay Nation (Channel 21) will spotlight the British band's career and new CD, Viva La Vida, through Sunday. (AZCentral -- Travel)
These boys are rowdy May 2, 2008
With the pair's influences including Chris Ledoux, Johnny Cash, Marty Stewart and others, the artists' songs often are played for the audience's listening pleasure. The crowd also sees the talents of Gary and Jon through their diverse range of instruments including bass and banjo for Gary and piano, mandolin and organ for Jon, not to mention his famous, self-projected train whistle. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)
McCoy back at Jamboree Apr 23, 2008
The schedule also includes Glen Campbell; Western Underground, the band of the late Chris LeDoux; and headliners Sugarland, Randy Owen and Trace Adkins. McCoy, also a regular crowd-pleaser at the Linn County Fair, is known for No. 1 hits No Doubt About It and Wink. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Welcome to Loud Country: Cross Canadian Ragweed will make you want to turn your stereo up Dec 9, 2007
Back in 1989, Garth Brooks mentioned 'a worn out tape of Chris LeDoux,' in one of his early hits, 'Much Too Young (To Feel This Damned Old). I liked Garth, and that song in particular, so I checked out the reference and found I liked the Wyoming rodeo cowboy's music. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)
LeDoux tribute set for November Oct 19, 2007
Chris LeDoux did more than sing songs and rodeo. "He brought Wyoming, he brought the sport, to the world," said champion roper Jett Johnson, at a press conference Thursday announcing events for the third annual "A Tribute to Chris LeDoux." ... The Chris LeDoux Memorial Foundation also announced plans for a park in Kaycee, where LeDoux lived. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Flatt & Scruggs to join songwriters hall of fame Sep 11, 2007
Hes also produced records for Ricky Skaggs, Chris LeDoux, Sawyer Brown and Jimmy Buffett. Rambo has had more than 2,500 published songs, including gospel classics such as He Looked Beyond My Fault and Saw My Need and the 1982 Gospel Music Association Song of the Year, We Shall Behold Him. (MSNBC -- Music)
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Large crowds pack Linn fair Jul 21, 2007
That was for (late country singer) Chris LeDoux. Prior to the Eddie Money concert, the performers in the Familyland area had good crowds for their shows. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Dierks Bentley, Carrie Underwood Shine Bright at Country Thunder Jul 21, 2007
Nashville Star winner Chris Young took the stage earlier with his own solid tunes like "Beer or Gasoline" and "Drinkin' Me Lonely." He had been to Country Thunder before when he was just 18 and opening the show for Chris LeDoux. Newcomer Sarah Buxton had an aggressive set of her own, doing the hippie cowgirl thing with her raspy vocals and folk-style songwriting. (VHI.com -- CMT.com Music News)
Cowboys hoping to gain some ground Jul 1, 2007
3 Other top-notch competitors, whose performance days have yet to be determined, are2005 world saddle bronc champ Jeff Willert; former Canadian saddle bronc champ Denny Hay; former world saddle bronc champ Marvin Garret; NFR bareback qualifier and Killdeer native Larry Sandvik; former NFR qualifier Red Lemmel in the saddle bronc; and Beau LeDoux, son of the late country music singer and world bareback champ Chris LeDoux, will be carrying on family tradition. . (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
'Zen Cowboy' brings songs, witty tales May 12, 2007
In addition to his songs, which have been recorded by John Denver, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Chris LeDoux, Jerry Jeff Walker and Suzy Bogguss, and which he performs in a folksy, enjoyable fashion, Pyle is a generally witty commentator on the human condition. He was born in Iowa, The Land of the Bland. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
New coffee shop open in Belle Fourche May 8, 2007
"It is from a country song by Chris LeDoux," she said. Konechne has added several new amenities to the shop. (Black Hills Pioneer, SD)
Luge enjoys Florence festival Country Thunder is playing away Apr 14, 2007
A standout, however, was a few years ago when one of the area papers came out with a big feature on country music and rodeo star Chris LeDoux. "The only problem was, on this full-page article the picture was me. ... Harry Luge, Chris LeDoux - somehow or other they messed those files up down there." As LeDoux, a couple of band members and Luge sat eating at a catering table, LeDoux autographed the newspaper page. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Tin Cup has nothing to do with golf Apr 5, 2007
The name is from a line in song by singer Chris LeDoux. The song is "Ridin' For a Fall." The line is: "Midnight the moon's up, hands around your tin cup.". (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Drawing on an old art: Primitive tools are used to create ‘survival art' as well as a useful weaponOld Art Mar 26, 2007
Next thing you knew, Chris LeDoux was hawking his eight-track tapes on the circuit. The 62-year-old Smith grew up in north Texas, but spent most of the past quarter century in and around Cody, Wyo. (Missoulian, MT)
Performances Feb 9, 2007
COWBOY MUSIC: The Eagle Point Library Second Saturday series will present guitarist David Christian, who will pay tribute to the late Chris LeDoux, singer/songwriter of old and new cowboy songs, and the music of Guy Clarke. The free performance will begin at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, at the library, 239 W. Main St., Eagle Point. (Mail Tribune, OR)
Casper College receives gifts as varied as its programs Jan 29, 2007
Stull was the recipient of the Chris LeDoux scholarship ... Stull has a rodeo team scholarship and also this year he was the college's first recipient of the new Chris LeDoux scholarship. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Sculptor exhibits love of the West Jan 22, 2007
His love of horses and an artistic bent helped him forge a strong bond with his friend, the late bareback rider and country music star Chris LeDoux. I also love music, especially the Western kind. (Casper Star-Tribune)
