Chris LeDoux
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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.
Infobox
Born
Christopher Lee LeDoux(1948-10-02)October 2, 1948Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S.
Origin
Cheyenne, Wyoming, U.S.
Died
March 9, 2005(2005-03-09) (aged 56)Casper, Wyoming, U.S.
Genres
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Occupations
Musiciansinger-songwriterrodeo competitor
Instruments
Vocalsguitarharmonica
Years active
1971–2005
Labels
LibertyCapitolAmerican Cowboy Songs
Tables
· Rodeo honors
2003
2003
Year
2003
Honor
Cheyenne Frontier Days and Old West Museum Hall of Fame
2005
2005
Year
2005
Honor
Inducted into the ProRodeo Hall of Fame as Bareback Bronc Rider and Notable
2006
2006
Year
2006
Honor
Rodeo Hall of Fame at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
2007
2007
Year
2007
Honor
Texas Trail of Fame historic Fort Worth Stockyards in Fort Worth, Texas.
2009
2009
Year
2009
Honor
Wyoming Sports Hall of Fame
2012
2012
Year
2012
Honor
Cowboy Keeper
| Year | Honor |
| 2003 | Cheyenne Frontier Days and Old West Museum Hall of Fame |
| 2005 | Inducted into the ProRodeo Hall of Fame as Bareback Bronc Rider and Notable |
| 2006 | Rodeo Hall of Fame at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma |
| 2007 | Texas Trail of Fame historic Fort Worth Stockyards in Fort Worth, Texas. |
| 2009 | Wyoming Sports Hall of Fame |
| 2012 | Cowboy Keeper |
· Rodeo career milestones
1964
1964
Year
1964
Event
National Little Britches Rodeo Association Bareback World Championship
1967
1967
Year
1967
Event
Wyoming State High School Bareback Bronc Championship
1969
1969
Year
1969
Event
National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association Bareback Riding Champion
1976
1976
Year
1976
Event
Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Bareback World Championship
1986
1986
Year
1986
Event
Officially retired from rodeo competition
| Year | Event |
| 1964 | National Little Britches Rodeo Association Bareback World Championship |
| 1967 | Wyoming State High School Bareback Bronc Championship |
| 1969 | National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association Bareback Riding Champion |
| 1976 | Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Bareback World Championship |
| 1986 | Officially retired from rodeo competition |
· Awards and nominations
1993
Role(s)
Best Country Collaboration with Vocals
Notes
"Whatcha Gonna Do with a Cowboy" with Garth Brooks
Role(s)
Top Vocal Duo of the Year
Notes
Chris LeDoux and Garth Brooks
2005
Academy of Country Music Awards
Role(s)
Cliffie Stone Pioneer Award
Notes
Chris LeDoux
| Year | Organization | Award | Nominee/Work | Result |
| 1993 | Grammy Awards | Best Country Collaboration with Vocals | "Whatcha Gonna Do with a Cowboy" with Garth Brooks | Nominated |
| Academy of Country Music Awards | Top Vocal Duo of the Year | Chris LeDoux and Garth Brooks | Nominated | |
| 2005 | Academy of Country Music Awards | Cliffie Stone Pioneer Award | Chris LeDoux | Won |
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