	McLeod was with the Mercury Records label from 1949 until 1952, leaving to join King Records. He wrote numerous songs throughout his career, including "The Battle of Armageddon" which was recorded by Hank Williams. Additional songs included "Thirty Pieces of Silver" made popular by Wilma Lee Cooper, and "From the Manger to the Cross" sung by Hank Williams, both of which became country music standards.