Ned LeDoux
Ned LeDoux has released a track, “The Mountain,” from his upcoming third full-length album, Buckskin. The new project is due out March 11 and is available now for pre-order at all digital retailers.
“’The Mountain’ is one of those songs that just felt really good to write,” says LeDoux. “There’s just something about the mountain that has a way of putting you back on track. For me when I’m up on the mountain, I feel closer to God. I think a lot of people have a certain place that they like to go, whether it’s the ocean or the family ranch or maybe just their front yard. For me it’s always been the mountain. It’s a very spiritual place for me. A place to free your mind and get something off your chest and have a conversation with the man upstairs. Whether it’s going through a struggle in your life or really good times. I think it’s good to share everything with him. I’m very proud of this song”
Produced by his long-time friend/producer Mac McAnally, Buckskin includes 12 songs, eight of which LeDoux wrote or co-wrote. In addition to his eight original songs, LeDoux also included his dad Chris LeDoux’s self-penned, iconic “He Rides The Wild Horses,” one of his favorite songs his dad ever wrote.
“On every album I put out I’m always going to record one of my dad’s songs,” LeDoux says. “For the Buckskin album, I decided to go with ‘He Rides The Wild Horses.’ This has definitely got to be one of my top five favorite songs that he’s written, and I think it fits perfectly following The Buckskin poem. I really love this song.”
“I hope I inspire people to never forget where you came from,” he continues. “That’s one thing I’m very proud of. I’m carrying on a tradition, but I’m writing my own story. I’m very proud of my family and friends and there’s one piece of advice my mom gave me when we were kids: ‘Never forget where you came from and show respect to people no matter where you are.’ So with this album I hope to inspire and show people, ‘Hey this old cowboy isn’t changing for nobody.’ I want people to know they should never give up on a dream. There’s always time. Just keep on going.”
Buckskin Track Listing:
1) “The Mountain” – Ned LeDoux
2) “Open Road” – Ned LeDoux, Mark Sissel
3) “Only Need One” – Andy Albert, Rodney Clawson, Jimmy Robbins
4) “Hey Hey” – Ned LeDoux
5) “This Ain’t My First Rodeo” – Chad Roland, Joe Hash
6) “Upside of the Ground” – Mac McAnally
7) “Cards In San Antone” – Ned LeDoux, Mark Sissel
8) “The Buckskin” – Ned LeDoux
9) “He Rides The Wild Horses” – Chris LeDoux
10) “Rodeo Dreams” – Ned LeDoux, Clay LeDoux
11) “Cowboy Is His Name” – Ned LeDoux
12) “Damn Good Cowboy” – Ned LeDoux, Willy Braun
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