Chris LeDoux (October 2, 1948 – March 9, 2005) was an American
country music singer-songwriter,
bronze sculptor and
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 one gold album certification from the
RIAA, and was nominated for a
Grammy Award and the
Academy of Country Music Music Pioneer Award.