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History
Kyle performed at countless funerals, weddings, fundraisers, and charity events - not asking for financial reimbursement - often times turning down payment. He was one of South Dakota's most likely to take time out to help a stranger or take in a stray dog. He dedicated his life, not only to his music, but to putting back into his community, his home state, and its people more than he took out.
 "I give credit for much of my success to the talented band members that have stuck by me over the past 30 years, but the real credit belongs to those who appreciate western music and have supported me over time. Many thanks to all of you." - 1998 |  |
 
| |  | First singing engagement: October 8, 1968 | | Company Cowboys Band formed in 1969 | | Performed on the Lawrence Welk Show at the Mitchell Corn Palace September 1969 | | Set attendance records at clubs including The Plains (Huron, SD), Valhalla Ballroom (Slayton, MN), Corn Palace (Mitchell, SD) | | Teamed up with LaCosta (Tanya Tucker's sister) in 1974 to play 25 shows across the Midwest | | Recorded 18 albums since 1970 | | Played over 1,000 PRCA Rodeos since 1981 (pro rodeo shows, backing rodeo action, rodeo dances) | | Performed National Anthem twice at National Rodeo Finals (1985 & 1987) | | Played the Miss Rodeo America Pageant ('85, '87, '90) and the National Rodeo Finals ('95, '96) in Las Vegas | | Played Dodge National Circuit Finals in Pocatello, ID (1989) | | Wrote, co-produced, and recorded the SD Centennial album: "Celebrate the Century" (1988) | | Awarded the National Western Heritage Award for Music for the SD Centennial album by the National Cowboy Hall of Fame in Oklahoma City, OK (1989) | | Appeared on TV shows including "Spirit of the Cowboys," "Tyin' a Knot in the Devil's Tail," and "The Cowboy Concert" | | Performed for Governors Balls, presidential candidates, rallies, and for the President of the United States |
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| | | Born July 1, 1947 | | Raised on a farm/ranch near Wessington Springs, SD | | Married in 1969 with two sons - Kurt & Dustin | | Never used a promoter or booking agent | | Took 2nd place in the SD State Championship Snowmobiling Race (1973) | | Made 91 motorcycle jumps with Buckskins Thrill Show (1974) | | Licensed airplane pilot | | Part-time auctioneer | | Broke horses to ride and drive | | Built and rebuilt buggies, wagons, sleighs, and stagecoaches | | Entered rodeo competitions 1974 thru 1989 | | Voted SD Centennial Troubador by the SD Centennial Committee (1987) | | Rode over 1,000 miles on horseback with the SD Centennial Wagon Trains in 1989 | | Inducted into South Dakota Hall of Fame in the Arts & Humanities category (1989) | | Tied with Myron Floren as SD's most popular musician in 1993 Sioux Falls Argus Leader write-in poll | | Died July 5, 2001, from injuries sustained in a July 4th motorcycle accident |
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