A star-studded cast of country artists will come together for C’Ya On the Flipside II, a benefit concert on Feb. 5 at the Grand Ole Opry House that will support the Troy Gentry Foundation. C’Ya On the Flipside II will feature performances by Justin Moore, Trace Adkins, Don McLean, Terri Clark, Mark Wills, Shenandoah, Ricochet,…
A star-studded cast of country artists will come together for C’Ya On the Flipside, a benefit concert on Jan. 9 at the Grand Ole Opry House that will support the Troy Gentry Foundation. After Troy Gentry was killed in a helicopter crash on Sept. 8, 2017, his wife, Angie, helped launch the non-profit foundation that…
The National Transportation Safety Board released a final report regarding the death of Troy Gentry, who was killed in a helicopter crash on Sept. 8, 2017, at the Flying W Airport in Medford, New Jersey. According to the NTSB, the pilot, who also died, cut the engine too soon as he tried to make an…
Angela (Angie) Gentry, the widow of Montgomery Gentry’s Troy Gentry, has filed a lawsuit against Sikorsky Aircraft Co. and Keystone Helicopter Co., the manufacturers of the helicopter Troy was in when he was killed in a crash on Sept. 8, 2017. The lawsuit claims there were multiple defects in the aircraft, including, “The dangers from…
Montgomery Gentry’s Eddie Montgomery issued his first statement since his duo partner, Troy Gentry, died in a helicopter crash on Sept. 8. “Our world was turned upside down in an instant, and nothing could have prepared us for this,” Eddie said in a statement issued by his PR team. “Over the past few months me…
After being tragically killed in a helicopter crash on Sept. 8, the life of Montgomery Gentry’s Troy Gentry was celebrated at the Grand Ole Opry on Sept. 14. In addition to performances from Vince Gill, Charlie Daniels, Trace Adkins and more, the service featured a recording of Troy singing a new song, “Better Me,” which…
The National Transportation Safety Board released its preliminary report about the helicopter crash on Sept. 8 that killed Montgomery Gentry’s Troy Gentry, 50, and helicopter pilot James Evan Robinson. A handful of takeaways: According to the chief flight instructor for the operator, the purpose of the flight was to provide an orientation/pleasure flight to the…
A public celebration of Troy Gentry’s life will take place Thursday, Sept. 14 at 11 a.m. CT at the Grand Ole Opry House, located at 2804 Opryland Drive in Nashville. For those unable to attend, a live stream of the service will be available. A private, family internment will follow. Troy’s official obituary is below.…
After Troy Gentry was tragically killed in a helicopter crash on Sept. 8, many country stars shared their thoughts, prayers and remembrances about the Montgomery Gentry duo member on social media. We’ve included some of the posts below. Found this picture of me and my old friend Troy a few days ago.. I am heart…
Troy Gentry of the band Montgomery Gentry was tragically killed in a helicopter crash near Medford, N.J at approximately 1 p.m. Their concert at the Flying W Airport & Resort for tonight (Sept. 8) was canceled around 2 p.m. ET. Our hearts go out to Troy’s family and loved ones. Troy Gentry was 50 years old. Montgomery…