Feidler, a South Dakota songwriter, is succeeding in making the move from chutes to stages, just like the legendary late rodeo star Kenny Feidler is not chasing record deals, arena shows, or anything else associated with becoming country music ’s next breakout star. The former rodeo cowboy has enough of a following to grind out a living on the dance hall circuit, and he’s fine with that. The South Dakota artist says his only concern is ensuring his high-energy concerts live up to his own expectations. “I always think about being fierce with it, and giving everything,” Feidler says. Feidler (pronounced “Fiddler”) has a pair of recent LPs to show off. He recently released Live at Cain’s — a 12-track, straight-to-master recording of an October 2025 concert opening for Josh Meloy. The same month he played that show, Feidler released The Western Tragedy , his first studio album since Bloodshot in summer 2023.…