LEXINGTON, KY — Country music legend John Michael Montgomery, best known for ’90s classics like “I Swear” and “Sold (The Grundy County Auction Incident),” has officially announced his final concert — bringing his decades-long career to a close in his home state of Kentucky.
Set for Friday, December 12, the farewell show titled “The Road Home: The Final Concert” will take place at Rupp Arena, home of University of Kentucky basketball.
A Family Affair for the Final Farewell
Montgomery, 60, shared the news via Instagram, saying, “It’s time to bring it all back home for the last show… I hope you will join me and some very special guests!”
That guest list is a country music family affair:
- Eddie Montgomery of Montgomery Gentry (John’s brother)
- Rising star Walker Montgomery (his son)
- And Travis Denning, his son-in-law and an emerging Nashville talent
“It’s going to be a fun night celebrating with family and ending this ride in a big way,” Montgomery added in a press release.
From Kentucky Roots to Country Stardom
Since his breakout in the early ’90s with the hit “Life’s A Dance,” Montgomery has become a fixture in country music. His smooth baritone has powered 36 hit singles, 7 of which hit No. 1, and 11 studio albums — many achieving Multi-Platinum and Gold RIAA certifications…