Troy Gentry

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Troy Gentry

Troy Gentry

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Troy Gentry

Date of Birth

Date of Birth: April 05, 1967
Date of Passing: September 08, 2017
Birthplace: Lexington, Kentucky
Obituary: Rolling Stone

Troy Gentry was a singer and musician best known for being one half of the popular country duo Montgomery Gentry, with his singing partner Eddie Montgomery. Their Southern rock-influenced country music can be heard on their hits "Something to Be Proud Of," "Lucky Man" and "Roll with Me,” among others.

Gentry performed frequently on television, including spots on Good Morning America, The Tony Danza Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, CMT Insider and Live with Kelly.

Troy Gentry was a singer and musician best known for being one half of the popular country duo Montgomery Gentry, with his singing partner Eddie Montgomery. Their Southern rock-influenced country music can be heard on their hits "Something to Be Proud Of," "Lucky Man" and "Roll with Me,” among others.

Gentry performed frequently on television, including spots on Good Morning America, The Tony Danza Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, CMT Insider and Live with Kelly.

In 2000, they were named the Academy of Country Music's Duo of the Year, and in 2009, the band was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry.

Gentry died September 8, 2017, in Medford, New Jersey. He was 50.

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