Montgomery is "Alive and Well"
"Alive and Well" was written by Montgomery, Ira Dean and Chris Wallin. The song was produced by Noah Gordon and Shannon Houchins.
"Alive and Well" is a snapshot of loss and survival inspired by Montgomery's own story and was brought to life by video director Ed Pryor for Hideout Pictures. In the video, Montgomery celebrates survival despite hardship and loss and shines a spotlight on everyday heroes.
"This was a hard song to write, but it's one that I thought so many could relate to," said Montgomery. "We've all had losses, fought the good fight and rose to celebrate a new day. I hope friends and fans take away a renewed sense of gratefulness for the life they live when they hear this song."
Tour dates for Eddie Montgomery and the Montgomery Gentry Band are:
Aug. 27 Vevay, IN
Aug.28 Franklin, OH
Aug. 29 DeKalb, IL
Sept. 4 Sparks, NV
Sept. 10 Marion, OH
Sept. 11 Winston-Salem, NC
Sept. 18 Elk River, MN
Sept. 25 Fort Smith, AR
Sept. 29 Auburn, IN
More news
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- 05/16/19: Montgomery Gentry announces new EP
- 04/19/18: Montgomery Gentry plans to "Get Down South"
- 02/02/18: Montgomery Gentry releases new album
- 12/04/17: Montgomery Gentry plans tour
- 09/12/17: Gentry service slated for Thursday
- 09/08/17: Gentry of Montgomery Gentry killed in crash
CD reviews
Like many recent releases, Eddie Montgomery's first solo album was born out of the pandemic. A much more solemn occurrence was the ongoing grief trying to process the 2017 death of his band mate of 35 years, Troy Gentry.
The lead-off, title track is a hard charging ode to the pandemic, giving thanks to Amazon and credit cards. One of his solutions to isolation is stringing up his Christmas lights and inviting everyone in. The big baritone and quirky lyrics evoke Blake Shelton. ...
Country music had an especially dark day on Sept. 8, 2017, when the world lost the voices of both Don Williams and Troy Gentry. One was an established legend, and the other was working on it. Gentry was only 50 years-old at the time of his fatal helicopter crash, but he had accomplished much: the longstanding partnership with Eddie Montgomery had yielded five number one singles, and dozens of other hits. 2018's "Here's To You" release was completed at the time of the tragedy. ...
It's impossible to listen to Montgomery Gentry's "Here's to You," without also feeling sad that it's the last studio album featuring Troy Gentry, who died in a helicopter crash. When they sing, "Here's to the ones who ain't in here tonight" during "Needing a Beer" and then go on to praise fireman and cops for being elsewhere fighting crime, you may be struck by the fact that Gentry also "ain't in here tonight. ...
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