Ned LeDoux onstage with the LeDoux grandkids. Photo: Josh Wirth

Chris LeDoux Days, the annual event honoring and celebrating the life and legacy of the Hall of Fame rodeo champion and multi-Platinum-selling legend, just wrapped its “last go round” in LeDoux’s hometown of Kaycee, Wyoming on June 13-14 after 15 years.

This year’s Chris LeDoux Days welcomed over 5,500 fans to Kaycee (population 265) to honor the music and rodeo legend and local hometown’s favorite son. The performers for the final event were Sawyer Brown, Kip Attaway and for the 15th year, Chris’ son Ned LeDoux, who performed his music as well as classics from his dad’s catalog.

Chris LeDoux Days – “The Last Go Round.” Photo: Payton LeDoux

Created in 2010, the annual event celebrated the life and legacy of LeDoux and has hosted a variety of artists over the last 15 years including Cody Johnson, Aaron Watson, Corb Lund, Reckless Kelly, Micky & The Motorcars, The Great Divide, Kyle Park, Chancey Williams and more.

Chris LeDoux Days started as an idea Chris and wife Peggy LeDoux had to create a park with a small piece of land they owned in Kaycee. After LeDoux passed in 2005, Peggy and their kids, Clay, Ned, Will, Cindi and Beau, carried through on the idea of developing the Chris LeDoux Memorial Park for the community to enjoy. Artist and sculptor D. Michael Thomas created a life-size sculpture of Chris during his 1976 World Champion ride on Stormy Weather, and the family had the sculpture placed in the park.

On the day the “Good Ride Cowboy” sculpture was officially unveiled, the family booked bands to come play and had bareback and bronc riding—and thus, Chris LeDoux Days began. From that first event to this year’s “final round,” the LeDoux family have put on this event every year—an annual Father’s Day weekend tradition for 15 years.

Some of the LeDoux family at the final Chris LeDoux Days – “The Last Go Round.” Photo: Payton LeDoux

“We had ‘The Last Go Round’ of Chris LeDoux Days on June 14,” says Peggy. “We’ve had a great run! Starting with the unveiling in 2010 and ending with 15 years. It’s kind of bittersweet to end this event. We’ve met so many good fans that have kept this event going and it’ll be sad not to see them and meet the new ones.” She continues, “Thanks for putting Chris in your memories. Like our daughter Cindi said, Chris ‘wasn’t one to be doted over’ but I think he would be proud and I can just hear him saying, ‘OK Peg go ahead with it.’ If you’ve heard about the Hawk, well he’s here a lot and was flying over the house that week. So I guess he was ok with it. Thanks so much to everyone, and God Bless.”

“Mom sure knows how to throw a party,” says Ned. “What this grew into over the years was amazing. From the size of the crowds to the bands who performed. It’s always been about family and a family run event. It’s a celebration of life for Dad. All the things he accomplished and achieved in only 56 years would take most people maybe three lifetimes. And I’m sure he’d be blushing about the whole deal. But I’d like to think he’s got a big ol’ grin on his face about it all. It’s been a heck of a run. Who knows, maybe we’ll come up with something else later down the road. But for now, we’ll just reflect on the past 15 years of Chris LeDoux Days.”

Pictured (L-R): EMG’s Courtney Kruckeberg, HAYLO’s Josh Saxe, Seth Alley, HAYLO’s Tyler Hubbard and EMG’s Michael Martin

Endurance Music Group (EMG) and Tyler Hubbard’s HAYLO Music have jointly signed acclaimed songwriter and producer Seth Alley to a worldwide co-publishing agreement.

Alley’s songwriting catalog includes notable cuts with artists such as Nate Smith, Matt Stell and Lanco. His production and writing credits highlight his diverse range and feature work with Drew Green (RECORDS), Something Out West (Big Machine), David J (Sony/Ryan Tedder), New Medicine, David Morris, SVRCINA, Troy Cartwright and Skeez (Empire).

“Seth brings an invaluable blend of songwriting talent and innovative production skills to the EMG team,” says Michael Martin, President/Chief Creative Officer, Endurance Music Group. “It’s clear that Tyler and Josh have a love for songwriters that equals our own, and we’re thrilled to partner with HAYLO to support Seth’s continued growth and success.”

“Our partnership with Seth and Endurance is a continuation of the success we started together back in 2021. Seth’s unmatched production talent and authentic approach to songwriting are a breath of fresh air. He’s a true original,” says Josh Saxe, General Manager, HAYLO Music.

Alley adds, “Combining HAYLO with my great team at Endurance is a strong next step. I’m excited for the future!”

Hailing from Sparta, Tennessee, Alley initially launched his career as an artist, signing a record deal with Big Machine in 2013, which helped him become the sought-after producer he is today.

Beyond traditional releases, Alley has also had success in the sync licensing world, co-writing with industry heavyweights such as Rayelle, Sam Tinnesz, Tina Parol, Matt Bronleewe and Que Parks. His work has been featured in several popular television series, including Selling Sunset, Love Is Blind, School Spirits and more.

Austin Snell. Photo: Peyton Dollar

Austin Snell has released his new single “Drunk” via River House Artists/Warner Music Nashville.

Co-written by Snell alongside Andrew Baylis, Cody Lohden and Driver Williams, the summer-ready song is an ode to letting loose and surrendering to wherever the night takes you.

“This song is fun and lighthearted! We had a blast writing it and reminiscing about all the times we got drunk on accident,” says Snell. “I hope everyone sees my personality a little more through this song and enjoys it as much as I do.”

“Drunk” follows previously released tracks including the infectious “Miles,” the high-octane “I Mean It” and the gritty “Heavy Metal.” Snell was also recently joined by Brantley Gilbert for a remix of “Muddy Water Rockstar,” with the collaboration dropping in the midst of Austin opening on Gilbert’s “The Tattoos Tour.”

Snell recently announced his “Home Sweet Hell Tour” for fall which kicks off Sept. 18 in Columbia, MO, before making stops in Atlanta, Philadelphia and more.

Austin Snell Tour Dates:
July 11 – West Salem, WI @ Country Boom Festival
July 12 – Chicago, IL @ Windy City Smokeout – United Center
July 17 – Kansas City, MO @ KC Live!
July 19 – Paris, IL @ Edgar County Fair +
July 23 – Harrington, DE @ Delaware State Fair #
July 25 – Springfield, MO @ Ozark Empire Fairgrounds =
August 8 – Ontario, CA @ Boots and Hearts Music Festival – Burl’s Creek Event Grounds
September 11-14 – Louisville, KY @ Bourbon & Beyond – Kentucky Exposition Center
September 18 – Columbia, MO @ Rose Music Hall
September 19 – Madison, WI @ High Noon Saloon
September 20 – Minneapolis, MN @ Fine Line
September 25 – Omaha, NE @ Waiting Room Lounge
September 26 – Des Moines, IA @ Wooly’s
September 27 – Grand Rapids, MI @ The Intersection
October 2 – Anderson, SC @ Wendell’s
October 3 – Savannah, GA @ Victory North Savannah
October 4 – Sanford, FL @ Tuffy’s Music Box
October 9 – Charlotte, NC @ Amos’ Southend
October 10 – Atlanta, GA @ Terminal West
October 11 – Chattanooga, TN @ The Barrelhouse Ballroom
November 6 – Cleveland, OH @ Beachland Ballroom & Tavern
November 7 – Warrendale, PA @ Jergels Rhythm Grille
November 8 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Fillmore Philadelphia
February 26, 2026 – Pensacola, FL @ Pensacola Bay Center *
February 27, 2026 – Jacksonville, FL @ VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena *
February 28, 2026 – Tallahassee, FL @ Donald L. Tucker Civic Center *

+ with Mitchell Tenpenny
# with Gavin Adcock
= with Shaylen, Restless Road
* supporting Brantley Gilbert

Morgan Wallen. Photo: Spidey Smith

Morgan Wallen continues to hold the lead on both the albums and singles charts this week, according to Luminate data. His recently-released I’m The Problem album remains at No. 1 with 173K in total consumption (7.5K in album only and 208 million in song streams). His duet with Tate McRae, “What I Want,” tops the songs chart with 20 million streams this week, adding to its 157 million total.

On the albums chart, Wallen also holds the No. 2 and No. 3 spots with One Thing At A Time garnering 40K in total consumption and Dangerous: The Double Album earning 30K in total consumption. Shaboozey holds the No. 4 spot with Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Going reaching 28K in total consumption. Rounding out this week’s chart is Post Malone’s F-1 Trillion with 21K in total consumption.

Over on the songs chart, Wallen holds the top three spots. “Just In Case” comes in at No. 2 with 15 million streams this week. “I’m The Problem” follows with 14 million streams. Taking No. 4 is Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” with 11 million streams this week. Making its way back onto the chart is BigXthaPlug and Bailey Zimmerman with 11 million streams on “All The Way.”