ROLAND, Okla. — Cherokee Casino & Hotel Roland will welcome country music royalty singer-songwriter Ned LeDoux at 8 p.m. Saturday, April 11, at Lee Creek Tavern inside the casino.
Ned LeDoux, son of country legend Chris LeDoux, has built a career that honors his heritage while forging his own distinctive path in country music. Though he began releasing solo music in 2017, LeDoux has been a touring musician since his teenage years, developing a sound rooted in authenticity, grit and heartfelt storytelling.
His debut album, “Sagebrush,” introduced fans to his rock-tinged country style, highlighted by his approachable delivery and knack for memorable lyrics. In 2019, “Next in Line” proved prophetic, expanding his audience and solidifying his place in modern country music. With 2022’s “Buckskin,” LeDoux infused his music with the renegade spirit of 1970s outlaw country, drawing inspiration from his experiences as a ranch hand and lifelong cowboy.
LeDoux’s latest album, “Safe Haven,” is his most personal project to date. Written in the wake of the tragic loss of his daughter, the record channels grief into hope, celebration and faith. The album includes a moving tribute to his late father, “One Hand in the Riggin’,” which features Ned performing alongside a vocal track his father recorded two decades ago. The result is a powerful blending of legacy and new beginnings.
The show is free to those 21 and older.
Serving the River Valley for 35 years, Cherokee Casino & Hotel Roland is the ultimate entertainment destination just minutes from downtown Fort Smith. What began as a small bingo hall in 1990 has grown to more than 300,000 square feet of award-winning gaming, dining and nightlife that’s been recognized by the Southwest Times Record and Arkansas Democrat Gazette, among many others. The resort, along with the Cherokee Travel Plaza and Gaming Parlor are located on Cherokee Blvd. in Roland, just off the intersection of I-40 and Highway 64. For more information, visit www.cherokeecasino.com and click on the Roland tab, or call 800-256-2338. More information about One Star Rewards® is available at www.onestarrewards.com.