 Country duo Montgomery Gentry evoke the sound and spirit of
Southern rockers like Lynyrd Skynyrd, the Marshall Tucker Band, and Charlie
Daniels, painting themselves as rowdy redneck rebels who still hold small-town
values. Eddie Montgomery and Troy Gentry first met in Early Tymz, a Lexington,
KY, band led by Montgomery's brother, future country star John Michael
Montgomery. Both Eddie and Troy had been performing on the local club scene
since their teenage years, the former as a drummer in his father's band. After
Early Tymz broke up, a new group called Young Country formed from its ashes,
with John Michael billed out front. He eventually went solo, of course, and
Montgomery Gentry first formed not long after, initially calling themselves
Deuce. After playing around Lexington for a time, Montgomery Gentry landed a
deal with Columbia thanks to a showcase performance. Their debut album, Tattoos
& Scars, was released in 1999 and made the country Top Ten on the strength of
the Top 20 singles "Hillbilly Shoes" and "Daddy Won't Sell the Farm," plus the
Top Five smash "Lonely and Gone" and the Charlie Daniels collaboration "All
Night Long." Montgomery Gentry was named the CMA's Duo of the Year in 2000,
breaking a run of eight consecutive years by Brooks & Dunn. 2001 brought the
follow-up album, Carrying On, which also made the country Top Ten and produced
the number two smash "She Couldn't Change Me." A third album, My Town, was
completed quickly and released in 2002, bringing the duo their third Top Five
hit in the title track. The hard-driving You Do Your Thing arrived in 2004,
followed by the greatest hits collection, Something to Be Proud Of: The Best of
1999-2005 in November of 2005. ~ Steve Huey, All Music Guide
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