Introduction
“He Rides the Wild Horses” is a song by American country music artist Chris LeDoux. It was released in 1991 as a single from his album “Western Underground”. The song was written by LeDoux and his wife, Peggy. It is a ballad about a cowboy who is determined to ride the wild horses that roam the plains. The song is a tribute to the spirit of the American West and the cowboy way of life.
LeDoux was born in 1948 in Billings, Montana. He began his music career in the early 1970s, and he released his debut album, “Songs of Rodeo Life”, in 1972. LeDoux’s music is a blend of traditional country and western music, and it often features lyrics about the cowboy life. He was a successful recording artist, and he released over 20 albums during his career. LeDoux was also a popular live performer, and he toured extensively throughout the United States.
“He Rides the Wild Horses” is one of LeDoux’s most popular songs. It reached number 10 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in 1991. The song has been praised for its lyrics, melody, and LeDoux’s vocals. It is considered to be one of the classic songs of the American West.
LeDoux died in 2005 at the age of 56. He was a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame, and he was inducted into the Cheyenne Frontier Days Hall of Fame in 2006. LeDoux’s music continues to be popular today, and his songs are still played on country radio stations across the United States.