Montgomery Gentry
Montgomery Gentry was an American country music band. It was started in 1998. The band is made up of vocalists Eddie Montgomery[a] and Troy Gentry.[1] Both are from Kentucky. The duo is known for its Southern rock influences.[1] They have collaborated with Charlie Daniels, Toby Keith, Five for Fighting, and members of the Allman Brothers Band. In 1999, they were awarded Favorite New Artist—Country at the American Music Awards. Both the Academy of Country Music and Country Music Association named them Duo of the Year in 2000. They have been been nominated for this award by both associations in every year until 2016.
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Summit, Kentucky, USA |
| Genres | Country |
| Years active | 1998-2017 |
| Labels | Columbia Records, Average Joe's Entertainment, Blaster Records |
| Associated acts | John Michael Montgomery |
| Past members | Eddie Montgomery Troy Gentry (deceased) |
In 2009, they were inducted into the Grand Ole Opry.[2]
Troy Gentry died in a helicopter crash on September 8, 2017, aged 50.[3]
Discography
- Studio albums
- Tattoos & Scars (1999)
- Carrying On (2001)
- My Town (2002)
- You Do Your Thing (2004)
- Some People Change (2006)
- Back When I Knew It All (2008)
- Rebels on the Run (2011)
- Folks Like Us (2015)
Notes
- ↑ Eddie Montgomery is the brother of country music artist John Michael Montgomery.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Richard Carlin, Country (New York: Infobase Publishers, 2005), p. 142
- ↑ Stephen L. Betts (May 27, 2009). "Montgomery Gentry Invited to Join Grand Ole Opry". The Boot. TASTE OF COUNTRY NETWORK. Retrieved 15 February 2014.
- ↑ "Troy Gentry of Montgomery Gentry duo killed in helicopter crash". Retrieved September 8, 2017.
