February 8, 1970 ~ February 8, 2023 TROY -Our beloved, John Allen (53) passed away unexpectedly but quietly surrounded by his close family after a brief stay in the hospital in Troy, more. I didnt read the whole article, but I wonder why it is so hard to just do as the family asks and respect their privacy. While not a force in contemporary country, Montgomery established himself as one of the format's biggest hitmakers in the 1990s. His depth of performance is spot-on, whether its the traditional balladry of adult commitment in Believe In Me, the sensual soul of the swaying debut single, Til Nothing Comes Between Us, the rollicking tawdry metaphor of Four-Wheel Drive, or the soaring I Wanna Be There., The Grammy-winning I Swear, the BMI and ASCAP Song of the Year, I Can Love You Like That, the Academy of Country Music Song of the Year, I Love The Way You Love Me, the Billboard Country Single of the Year, SOLD! Song of the Year, Record of the Year, New Male Vocalist of the Year) and an American Music Award (e.g. comments sorted by Best Top New Controversial Q&A Add a Comment More posts you may like . Very sad. When choosing songs for the new album, Pictures kept rising to the top of the list, he recalls. Montgomery is currently operating from a position of greater emotion and authenticity. The album was listed at number four in the Hot Country Songs. It was one morning in 1987 when Myers came up with the song title and told Gary about it, who then hurriedly drove down to Myers home in Sheffield, Alabama. 14, followed by "Cover You in Kisses" at No. 35 on the Hot 100. Nunan works as nurse at a drug recovery center, and said she would have recognized the signs of drug use if Hunter had a problem. However, not wanting the public to know that drugs and alcohol were involved, a concerted effort was undertaken by individuals close to Jon Hensley to hide the truth of the autopsy. Mar 03 23. The problem was corrected, and did not alter Montgomery's touring schedule for the rest of 2005. "If You Ever Went Away", and "Forever." Although the first two both failed to chart, "Forever" peaked at No. Sold: The Atlantic Singles 1992-2000. Heaven Sent Me You 9. Part of the '90s wave of honky tonk hitmakers that brought country to new commercial heights, John Michael Montgomery made his name primarily as a romantic balladeer. All Rights Reserved. I had a lot of people on me because they couldnt believe I didnt write a song and put it on my self-titled album. Although the first two both failed to chart, "Forever" peaked at No. This album contained a more pop-oriented sound than his previous work. It also failed to match the sales of its predecessors, although it still earned platinum certification. Montgomery is the brother of Eddie Montgomery, the other half of Gentry's band. The country ballad quickly climbed to the top spot of Billboard US Hot Country Songs where it remained for four remarkable weeks while also managing to cross over, peaking at No. His wife left him. Baker and Myers then headed to Rick Halls Fame Recording Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, where they composed the verses and completed the country ballad together. Trigger Thanks for toy that you payed toward and bought for my grandson just yesterday! There were too many mixed emotions that I had to finally put in one place and deal with. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. 04:42 05. And to us, that was like, "Man, we got a full time gig.". October 2, 2015 @ Favourite Country New Artist). Michael John Mead, 40, of Charlottesville, VA passed away peacefully on May 4, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family. So dont look down on the mentally ill. Albert Hunter was in his room, watching ESPN when Nunan went to check on him. Being that wild, free, and thoughtful is the best there is, in my opinion. "Thank you Kentucky State Fair for a great night. CNN did a special about it: Deadly High: How Synthetic Drugs Are Killing Kids (2014) 7:11 pm. Some of his most memorable 90s hits includeI Swear, Be My Baby Tonight, Sold,andIf Youve Got Love. 15 "Ain't Got Nothin' On Us", which despite debuting in the Top 40 its first week on the charts, also became his first single since 1993's "Beer and Bones" to miss Top Ten. In 1998, Montgomery released his fifth album, Leave a Mark. It involves maintaining a connection to the rhythms of rural areas, suburban areas, and small towns so he doesnt lose sight of the direction the music should take. Dr. Michael Heiser has passed away per his Twitter. October 5, 2015 @ 42 pop hit "I Swear", which was also the top country song of 1994 according to Billboard Year-End. But the bottom line was I just really missed having him around. The way the Daily Mail set up their article on this matter, it appears to catch a grieving mother in a lie, which could have stimulated Tracy Nunans later confession. Although Montgomery is best known as a balladeer, he is also a fiery guitarist who is famous for concluding his performances with a lengthy jam on Stevie Ray Vaughans upbeat juke joint romp If The House Is Rockin. Hes also not hesitant to change up the tempos and the messages on Pictures for a wink, a nudge, or a howl at the moon. 3:01 pm. Several of Montgomery's singles crossed over to the Billboard Hot 100, his highest peak there having been achieved by "Letters from Home" in 2004. 9:32 am. Mad Cowboy Disease reached No. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. Oh How She Shines 10. Addiction and other mental health issues are pervasive health problems which transcend the full range of the socio-economic spectrum and which impact some pretty fine people, along with some other types. This is addressed in great detail. Become a reader. "I will take some time over the next couple of weeks to heal and be back on the road soon.". But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. Now that your curiosity is satisfied, please have the respect to stop hounding us. As per our current Database, John Michael Montgomery is still alive (as per Wikipedia, Last update: May 10, 2020). 3 "No Man's Land", then two consecutive No. Born on January 20, 1965, John Michael Montgomery is a native of Danville, Kentucky. HE got prostate cancer some years later. Required fields are marked *, Notify me of follow-up comments via e-mail. Montgomery's recordings of "I Swear" and "I Can Love You Like That" were both released concurrently with cover versions by the R&B group All-4-One. However, even though an official cause of death has yet to be determined, multiple media outlets, including the UPI, Entertainment Tonight, and others are reporting the cause of death for Hunter Montgomery as an overdose, solely based on a statement by the mother, who 24 hours before was completely ruling out an overdose, appears to have redacted her statement, and is clearly distraught over the loss of her son. Very sad story. 77 years ago today, brave American men stormed the beaches of Normandy to preserve the God given freedoms that are so uniquely American. The '90s and early '00s country hitmaker's next show isn't for two weeks, in Indiana, with three additional shows rounding out his tour year. You should really read the whole article then. That part of this story has been edited to hopefully alleviate any confusion. Later, he performed as a solo artist playing "working man's country." "It is with great sadness and a very heavy heart to hear of the death of my long time friend Troy Gentry," Montgomery tweeted. Girl with Deadly Inherited Condition Cured with Gene Therapy. First proposed by President John F. Kennedy, . There are many false parts in this article, including that Tracy found him on Friday. [1] It produced a No. I found myself mad, hurt. Copyright 2023 Country Thang Daily, all rights reserved. His first Gold certified album,Leave a Mark spawned three singlesHold On to Me, Cover You in KissesandLove Working on You. Issues of mental health should not been seen as different from any other physical ailments, aside from how the sometimes fatal results can be prevented. Therefore, everything it portrays is how I was raised. Prayers to his wife Angie and their children,and to all of their family.I am so sorry,God bless you my friend,John Michael. He began performing music at . While I understand the desire for privacy after a tragedy, regardless of cause of death, acting like theres some kind of stigma involved if its a mental issue only exacerbates the problem and leads to more tragedies. Also included on the album was "Holdin' Onto Somethin'", which was a top 10 country hit in early 1996 for Jeff Carson. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tr_j11KuvFg, http://www.pbs.org/newshour/updates/china-feeding-u-s-s-deadly-synthetic-drug-habit/. Two years after his initial effort, the country artist released his second studio album entitled,Kickin It Up in January 1994. 51, and after its release, Montgomery exited his label. Remember Scotty McCreerys Special Performance Of The Dance At The Opry? In 1994, John Michael Montgomery was at the height of his career with hits like Lifes a Dance and I Swear. But, in the midst of his success, he was hit with a personal tragedy when his father passed away. Seriously though, you could be reporting about water on Mars and find a way to mention his death. John Michael Montgomery was born on 20 January, 1965 in Danville, Kentucky, United States, is an American country music singer. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". Receive daily updates with the best country music videos, news, and more! The couple tied the knot on January 8, 1996. HE got prostate cancer some years later. 2 in its title track, although the next two singles "Nothing Catches Jesus by Surprise" and "You Are" both fell short of Top 40, with the former being his first single to do so. 645 talking about this. He has been married to Jennifer Belcher since April 2014. . Saving Country Music specifically dealt with this same coroners office in Lexington on another case just a few short months ago and can attest that three weeks may be an ambitions timeline to receive the toxicology results, unless a rush is ordered. It was released in February 2004 as the second single and title track from the album of the same name. The idea that individuals and families in the public eye involved in these tragic events can seek and receive the privacy they ask for is a fairly tale in this age of social media, whether its fair or not. The Montgomery Gentry frontman shared the news on Sunday morning (Sept. 27), saying he appreciated the outpouring of love and prayers as he and his . But as Hunter Montgomerys mother said, this instance can be an opportunity for other families to learn from this tragedy, and that is why she came out publicly to say it was an overdose. 8:30 PM. Montgomery returned to the top of the country charts for the first time since 1995 with "The Little Girl". Harder than anyone should have to have. Why not simply and accurately note that a cause of death is currently unknown, and a full autopsy, including the results of toxicology tests, are pending, and then STFU until the results of the toxicology tests are officially released? And you know, thats how (`I Miss You A Little) came about. October 4, 2015 @ I wanted to prove that we were more than just a bunch of poor people with this pipedream of making it in country music, says Montgomery, who grew up the son of a guitar player and vocalist who was captivated by his passion for music. It is brushing it under the rug, and the opportunity to possibly prevent such tragedies in the future is lost. "I Swear" and "Sold (The Grundy County Auction Incident)" were named by Billboard as the top country songs of 1994 and 1995, respectively. American country music singer John Michael Montgomeryhas an estimated net worth of $20 million dollars, as of 2023. We provide the most recent, unbiased accounts of the news that matters to you. 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