Montgomery Gentry are one of the most successful duos in country music history. Consisting of Eddie Montgomery and Troy Gentry, they landed a deal with Columbia Records and shot to fame with the 1999 release of their debut album 'Tattoos & Scars,' which went Platinum on the strength of hit singles like 'Hillbilly Shoes' and 'Lonely and Gone.'
Carrie Underwood didn't have a heart of gold, she had a Heart of triple-platinum on this date in 2006, Eddie Montgomery (Montgomery Gentry) broke his wrist during a show in 2005 and Rascal Flatts made their Grand Ole Opry debut in 2000.
Jason Aldean earned a gold single for "She's Country" in 2009.
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