Troy Gentry

Troy Gentry

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Troy Gentry

Musician
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Troy Gentry

Musician

April 5, 1967

Lexington, Kentucky

September 8, 2017

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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