In the 1990s, Kentucky natives Eddie Montgomery and Troy Gentry formed a band together, dubbing themselves Montgomery Gentry after their respective surnames. Releasing six albums, Montgomery Gentry specialized in “blue-collar anthems” celebrating “the good, the bad, the ugly and the party on the weekend.” Following Gentry’s tragic death in 2017, his bandmate continues performing all their beloved hits in his honor, including No. 1 songs like “Something to Be Proud Of” and “Lucky Man”. Today (April 5), we’re remembering Troy Gentry on what would have marked his 59th birthday.
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Troy Gentry First Tried His Hand as a Solo Artist
Born April 5, 1967, in Lexington, Kentucky, Gentry graduated from Lexington Community College before attending the University of Kentucky.
Becoming a fixture on the local club scene as a teenager, he joined the band Early Tymz in 1990 with brothers Eddie and John Michael Montgomery. After that group’s split, they formed a new group, Young Country, with John Michael at the helm…