Troy Gentry tragically passed away Friday after a helicopter crash, and the country music community has been honoring the late singer ever since.
A member of country duo Montgomery Gentry, Gentry spent years on stage, honing his craft and sharing his talent with the world. To remember him, the Grand Ole Opry shared a video of Montgomery Gentry’s last performance on the iconic Opry stage.
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The duo last performed on the Opry on July 1, 2017, with the clip capturing them singing their hit “Where I Come From.”
Gentry strummed his guitar as he shared the song’s vocals with bandmate Eddie Montgomery, getting the crowd involved for a rousing performance.
Montgomery Gentry was inducted into the Opry in 2009.
On Saturday, the Opry used Twitter to share a video compilation of Gentry’s best moments on the famed stage.
“Forever a part of our [Opry] Family,” the tweet read. “Troy Gentry, thank you for the memories and the music. Our stage will never be the same.”
Forever a part of our #Opry Family. Troy Gentry, thank you for the memories and the music. Our stage will never be the same. โค๏ธ pic.twitter.com/TTZXtpjKio
โ Grand Ole Opry (@opry) September 9, 2017
Gentry was also honored by the Opry during the Sept. 9 show.
Troy Gentry was hard-working, fun-loving and faithful. Tonight, we honor his life, accomplishments and all he meant to country music. pic.twitter.com/ETLGtYwLzz
โ Grand Ole Opry (@opry) September 10, 2017
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