Der am 5. April 1967 geborene US-amerikanische Country-Sänger und -Gitarrist Troy Gentry (Bild) ist am 8. September 2017 bei einem Helikopterabsturz bei New Jersey gestorben. Gemeinsam mit Eddie Montgomery hatte er das erfolgreiche Country-Duo Montgomery Gentry gebildet.
Foto: nola.agent, 2008 (Ausschnitt) – CC-Lizenz: CC BY 2.0 – Datei: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montgomery_Gentry#/media/File:Montgomery_Gentry_2008.jpg
It is with great sadness that we confirm that Troy Gentry, half of the popular country duo, Montgomery Gentry, was tragically killed in a helicopter crash which took place at approximately 1:00pm today in Medford, New Jersey. The duo was scheduled to perform tonight at the Flying W Airport & Resort in Medford. Troy Gentry was 50 years old.
https://montgomerygentry.com/news/448944/troy-gentry-of-popular-country-duo-montgomery-gent
Troy Gentry, one half of the popular country duo Montgomery Gentry, died in a helicopter crash in Medford, New Jersey on Friday, September 8th, where he was scheduled to perform this evening. With his performing partner Eddie Montgomery, Gentry enjoyed a series of country hits throughout the 2000s, including five Number Ones.
John Freeman
http://www.rollingstone.com/country/news/troy-gentry-of-montgomery-gentry-dead-at-50-w502021
Montgomery Gentry has sold 5.2 million albums in the U.S. through Aug. 31, 2017, according to Nielsen Music. The duo’s best-selling album is 2002’s My Town, which sold has sold 1 million.
The pair has moved 6.4 million song downloads and collected 163.1 million on-demand streams in the U.S. as well.
http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/obituary/7957807/troy-gentry-montgomery-gentry-dead-50
The Montgomery Gentry star was known for songs like «Something to Be Proud Of» and «My Town.»
Audios / Videos:
Montgomery Gentry – If You Ever Stop Loving Me
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VI9NtR9wWrY
Montgomery Gentry – Roll With Me
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XoPg1EG2AKk
«Gone» Montgomery Gentry (Lyrics)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hM6Z-eOWXZQ
Mehr:
https://www.facebook.com/montgomerygentry
http://www.allmusic.com/artist/mn0000926108
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montgomery_Gentry
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