Troy Gentry, half of the popular group Montgomery Gentry that mixed country music with Southern rock to explore themes of rural life, passed away at the age of 50 in a helicopter crash on September 8, 2017.
The band’s website posted the following statement:
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.
Details of the crash are unknown.
Troy Gentry’s family wishes to acknowledge all of the kind thoughts and prayers, and asks for privacy at this time.
Troy Lee Gentry was born April 5, 1967, in Lexington, Kentucky. Troy, Eddie Montgomery, and Eddie’s brother John Michael Montgomery started their first band, Early Tymz, in 1990. Troy briefly tried a solo career, though he eventually reunited with Eddie to form Montgomery Gentry. They signed with Columbia Records in 1999.
Under the new name, the duo released six studio albums with 20 chart singles. Their #1 hits include “Something to Be Proud Of,” “If You Ever Stop Loving Me,” and “Lucky Man.”
Their song “Gone” became the most-played country song by a duo in 2005. Additionally, three of their albums have gone platinum.
In 2009, Montgomery Gentry received the prestigious honor of being inducted into the Grand Ole Opry.
Troy is survived by his wife, Angie, and two daughters.
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