Rodeo is a popular topic in country-western music, such as the 1991 Garth Brooks hit single "Rodeo", and has also been featured in numerous movies, television programs and in literature. "Rodeo" is a ballet score written by Aaron Copland in 1942, and choreographer Agnes de Mille's ballet, "Rodeo" was commissioned by the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo in 1942 with the Copeland score. Country singer Chris Ledoux competed in bareback riding and wrote many of his songs based on his experiences. Rodeo has also been featured in a significant number of films, and some focus specifically on the sport, including "8 Seconds", "Cowboy Up", "The Longest Ride", "The Rider" and "The Cowboy Way".