Garth Brooks & Chris LeDoux Team Up On “Whatcha Gonna Do With A Cowboy”
on Feb 20, 2025
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Meet Garth Brooks’ Idol, Chris LeDoux
Chris LeDoux was the definition of a true cowboy, and Garth Brooks considered him to be his hero.
Before making his mark on the country music world, Chris supported his family as a professional rodeo cowboy. While traveling with the rodeo, Chris wanted to tell his story through music, and he began writing songs based on his life experiences.
In 1976, Chris won the National Finals Rodeo in Oklahoma City. That fame gave him the opportunity to share his music with a wider audience.
It didn’t take long for the world to see his talent. He released 22 albums by 1992.
A Cowboy Collaboration
That same year, Chris and his longtime fan, Garth Brooks, came together for an epic collaboration. The two recorded and released the song “Whatcha Gonna Do with a Cowboy“ as the first single from Chris’ album of the same name.
Of course, with two icons like Garth Brooks and Chris LeDoux, the song was destined to be a hit.
The track peaked at number seven on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. Additionally, it hit number five on the Canadian Country Tracks chart.
Unfortunately, Chris LeDoux’s life was cut far too short when he passed away in 2005 at the age of 56. His memory will forever live on, and his talent could never be matched.
Listen to Garth Brooks and Chris LeDoux’s duet, “Whatcha Gonna Do with a Cowboy,” in the clip below. Rest in peace, Chris.
