While details are unknown at this time, it has been confirmed that Troy Gentry, half of the popular country duo, Montgomery Gentry, was tragically killed in a helicopter crash which took place at approximately 1:00pm today in Medford, New Jersey. The duo was scheduled to perform tonight at the Flying W Airport & Resort in Medford. Troy Gentry was 50 years old.
There’s another loss in the country world as well. Country Music icon Don Williams has passed away following a short illness. He was 78 years old. In a career that spanned more than four decades, Williams released dozens of studio albums and charted more than 20 No. 1 songs. Some of his most well-known hits include “Tulsa Time,” “She Never Knew Me” and “It Must Be Love.” Don received the ultimate honor in 2010 when he was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Funeral arrangements were not immediately announced.
Horrible. My thoughts are with his family. https://t.co/4Lw3anuLIm
— MAREN MORRIS (@MarenMorris) September 8, 2017
Man, sad day in country music. Thoughts and prayers go out to the families of both Don Williams and Troy Gentry.
— Dylan Scott (@DylanScottCntry) September 8, 2017
So unbelievably sad and shocking. His friends and family are in our thoughts and prayers. Rest In Peace Troy 😔❤ https://t.co/KIQVPdO11b
— Nash Nights Live (@KickSomeNash) September 8, 2017
2 legends lost at once. Troy Gentry and Don Williams will be missed so much. Praying for their families and may they rest in peace.
— Big & Rich (@bigandrich) September 8, 2017
Sad day for country music. Troy Gentry and Don Williams have passed and that makes my heart hurt. Don was my hero and Troy was my friend
— Jake Owen (@jakeowen) September 8, 2017
RIP Troy Gentry. Absolutely tragic. Thoughts + prayers out to his family. 💔
— Dan + Shay (@DanAndShay) September 8, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Troy Gentry’s family. Great songwriter & amazing guy. Spin some Montgomery Gentry today, y’all. 😔
— Walker McGuire (@Walker_McGuire) September 8, 2017
My heart breaks for the family and friends of Troy Gentry. I had the pleasure of playing shows with him and he was always so kind 💔
— Jana Kramer (@kramergirl) September 8, 2017
