Later that evening, LeDoux was honored with the CMA Chairman's Award of Merit, presented by Kix Brooks of Brooks & Dunn, to LeDoux's family. By Paul Farrell. Oh shes the wife behind the cowboy and the cowboys a lucky man. The lyrics in this song deliver a poignant message; even if were different, everyone can find common ground if they try. Clay is the first of the five children Chris LeDoux had with wife Peggy Rhoads. The last American cowboy of country music died on March 9th. [1] LeDoux began recording solo material in 2015, working with producer Mac McAnally. She cheers more than anyone with a special kind of pride If you choose to Reject all, we will not use cookies for these additional purposes. CHEYENNE, Wyo. 6 Amazon travel essentials for your next getaway, starting at $12. This song is LeDouxs tongue-in-cheek tribute to the bad habit. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. They were mostly cassettes produced by his parents, which he sold at concerts and rodeos. LeDoux is the son of champion rodeo great and country singer Chris LeDoux, who was famously name-checked in Garth Brooks' "Much Too Young (To Feel This Damn Old)" and "Good Ride Cowboy," the latter of which Brooks recorded as a tribute upon his death in 2005. He passed away in 2005 leaving both friends, fans, and family alike stunned and grieving. I think about him every day. [2], LeDoux continued to compete in rodeo events and played football through his high-school years. A family spokesperson confirmed Everly's death to the Los Angeles Times, but did not . The younger LeDoux started his music career at 14, when he joined his first band, Cowtown. 1. //