Big Sky Country (song)

"Big Sky Country" is a song written by John Scott Sherrill and performed by Chris LeDoux. It was released in 1995 as a single from the album Haywire. The song reached number 53 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. The lyrics paint a picture of the vast, open landscapes and independent spirit often associated with the American West, particularly Montana, which is nicknamed "Big Sky Country." The song celebrates the beauty and freedom found in this region, and the strong, resilient people who inhabit it. It embodies a sense of rugged individualism and pride in one's connection to the land. The song contributed to LeDoux's widespread popularity as a country music artist known for his rodeo background and authentic portrayal of Western life.