Gentry's wife fights breast cancer

Gentry posted on Facebook, ""As you know, we launched this Check Your Headlights campaign for breast cancer awareness in early October. What you didn't know is that right before we launched, my beautiful Angie got a diagnosis from her doctor that has rocked our world a bit over the last few weeks. She has breast cancer - and we wanted you to hear it from us first. She is currently going through chemo treatments and her prognosis is very good. We'd love for you to keep her in your prayers over the next few months."

Gentry and band mate Eddie Montgomery launched a breast cancer awareness campaign earlier this month. Gentry said on the band's web site, "It was just a no-brainer to put this bundle together to help bring awareness and help raise some money for a great cause through the American Cancer Society. Being married and having two daughters, breast cancer is something that's always in the back of your mind."

The duo is performing at the sixth annual Opry Goes Pink concert at the end of this month.

Montgomery Gentry has worked with producer Michael Knox on a new album due out in early 2015.