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NED LEDOUX - THE BAREBACK JACK TOUR - A TRIBUTE TO CHRIS LEDOUX

Ned returns to the W Stage honoring his dad’s 50th anniversary of the 1976 Bareback World Championship w/ Chris LeDoux music all night long. CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE

Ned is heading back to the W Stage for a night that promises great music, western memories, and a tribute to rodeo history. This special performance honors his dad and the 50th anniversary of the legendary 1976 Bareback World Championship, celebrating the grit, determination, and cowboy spirit that made the achievement unforgettable. Throughout the evening, Ned will keep the energy high by playing Chris LeDoux music all night long; bringing fans the classic songs that capture the heart of rodeo life and the American West. Come out, enjoy the atmosphere, and help make this a night to remember on the W Stage with unforgettable music, meaningful memories, and cowboy tradition for everyone.

Ned LeDoux, the singer-songwriter and son of country legend Chris LeDoux, has built a career honoring his forebears while still forging his own path. LeDoux, who has been releasing solo music since 2017 but has been a touring musician since his teenage years, has infused all of his records with realistic stories of life as a cowboy, his relationship with music royalty, and the pain and joy that infuses his work. His first record, Sagebrush, features rock-tinged country jams, built around LeDoux’s approachable delivery and inimitable ability to turn a memorable phrase. Next in Line, released in 2019, proved its title prophetic, introducing LeDoux to a wider audience than ever before. With 2022’s sterling Buckskin, he introduced the renegade spirit of 70s outlaw country into his sound, cooking up simmering jams indebted to his experiences as a ranch hand. On his latest album, touchingly titled Safe Haven after the tragic loss of his daughter, he uses the memories of those he has lost to help him carry on with joy, celebration, and a faith that they are guiding his work. There’s a tribute to his late father in the form of “One Hand in the Riggin’, which magically features Ned singing along with a vocal performance his dad tracked 20 years ago. Safe Haven is far and away the artistic statements LeDoux has always wanted to make. “My songwriting maturity is more confident than it’s ever been before,” he explains before adding that his fans will still recognize some of his signature style. “There's also some stuff on here that relates very well with what I've done already, because it’s familiar and comfortable.” Safe Haven is an intoxicating blend of risk-taking, bold songwriting, and songs that find LeDoux in his familiar, comfortable territory. Both sides of the coin are equally worthy pursuits, one a reminder of where he’s been, and one an assurance that the path forward is still worth exploring. 

Earlier Event: September 10
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