Chris LeDoux Dies at 56
 

After 36 discs and numerous years of bronc-riding, Chris LeDoux passed on to the next world. I don't know if I fully believe in the next-world thing, but Chris had a voice that was truly one of a kind. He will be missed.

He's off to the rodeo!

i had the opportunity to speak with him for a few moments a few years back, and he seemed to be exactly what he came across as....a cowboy with a great love for life. He was one of the kindest gentleman I have ever had the opportunity to meet. I'm glad I got to see him one last time when he played our county fair this summer, and the the kids got to see him with me.....It's a concert I'll never forget. RIP Chris, your contribution to the world will be greatly missed.

you can ride a black tornado
across the western sky...

Tip of the hat to Chris. He was better than most gave him credit for.

I Believe In America
(Chris LeDoux)

This country's seen some hard times
Lord knows she's deep in debt
She's comin' through another depresion
And for some it ain't over yet
We've all been divided
Playin' our own selfish games
Why's it always take the hard times
To get people back together again.

CHORUS
But I believe in America
I believe in America
One nation underr God still proud and strong
I believe in America
I'm proud to be in America
Though I know in America
We've got to right some worngs
But I don't believe you can keep America down for long.

Now if you read the papers or listen to the news these days
Sometimes it don't look like ther's much hope for the good old U.S.A.
This country, she ain't perfect, aw but thank God she's still free
And she's gonna' make her comeback, yes sir
Just you wait and see.