4,000 people stood in the rain, shoulder to shoulder like one big family – to say goodbye to a hero who never truly left their hearts.
The Last Day in Kaycee
On June 16, 2025, the tiny town of Kaycee, Wyoming – where Chris LeDoux lived and is buried – witnessed something unforgettable: thousands of fans gathered, undeterred by heavy rain, to attend the 15th and final Chris LeDoux Days.
It wasn’t just a festival. For those who once heard his voice or saw him ride a bronc, this was a farewell – one that didn’t need words.
“Thanks, Dad, for lighting the fire”
On stage, Ned LeDoux – Chris’s son – performed his father’s songs with a trembling voice. The highlight was “One Hand in the Riggin’”, a posthumous duet with Chris’s unreleased vocals that brought the entire crowd to tears.
Ned shared that this might be the only surviving recording of his father’s voice – and the one and only song they would ever share together.
4,000 People, One Shared Memory
From Oklahoma, Utah, Colorado… fans traveled to Kaycee, forming a sea of silent faces under the rain – just to hear a few old songs, as if Chris himself was still there, somewhere between them.
No fireworks. No spotlights. Just smiles, quiet tears, and a hush like the moment before a cowboy rides into the arena one last time.