Montgomery Gentry facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Montgomery Gentry
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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 | Social Distortion |
| Past members | Eddie Montgomery Troy Gentry (deceased) |
Montgomery Gentry was a popular American country music duo. They started making music together in 1998. The duo was made up of two singers, Eddie Montgomery and Troy Gentry, both from Kentucky. They were known for their exciting sound, which mixed country music with Southern rock.
They even worked with famous artists like Charlie Daniels and Toby Keith. In 1999, they won an award at the American Music Awards for being the Favorite New Country Artist. The Academy of Country Music and Country Music Association also named them the 'Duo of the Year' in 2000. They were nominated for this award almost every year until 2016!
In 2009, they became members of the famous Grand Ole Opry, a big honor in country music. Sadly, Troy Gentry passed away in a helicopter accident on September 8, 2017, when he was 50 years old.
Their Music Albums
Montgomery Gentry released several studio albums during their career. These albums featured many of their popular songs.
Studio Albums Released
- 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)
See also
In Spanish: Montgomery Gentry para niños
