Randy Montana

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Randy Montana
Birth name Randy Schlappi
Born (1985-09-23) September 23, 1985 (age 39)[1]
Origin Albany, New York, U.S.[2]
Genres Country
Occupation(s) Singer-songwriter
Instruments Vocals
Years active 2009 – present
Labels Mercury Nashville
Associated acts Billy Montana

Randy Montana (born September 23, 1985) is an American country singer signed to Mercury Records Nashville. His first album, Randy Montana, was released in 2011.

Early and personal life

He is the son of singer-songwriter Billy Montana, who has written Number One singles for Garth Brooks, Jo Dee Messina and Sara Evans.[3]

He is married to Montgomery Lee, daughter of retired stock car racer Kyle Petty, and granddaughter of Richard Petty. The couple have one daughter Sullivan Mae Montana born Feb 27, 2012 and one son Gunnar West Montana born Dec 10, 2014.

Musical career

In March 2010, Montana released his debut single "Ain't Much Left of Lovin' You," to radio. The song entered at No. 59 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts dated for the week ending April 3, 2010. His self-titled album's second single "1,000 Faces" released to country radio on 2011.

Karlie Justus of Engine 145 gave "Ain't Much Left of Lovin' You" a thumbs-up, calling Montana's voice "raspy" and comparing the song's theme to George Jones's "The Grand Tour."[2] Matt Bjorke of Roughstock rated it three-and-a-half stars out of five, saying that the song is a "grow-on-you type" but that it "really feels like a genuine and proper introduction."[4]

Concert Tours

Discography

Studio albums

Title Details Peak chart
positions
US Country
[5]
US Heat
[6]
Randy Montana 43 7

Extended plays

Title Details
1,000 Faces
  • Release date: January 4, 2011
  • Label: Mercury Nashville
  • Formats: CD, music download

Singles

Year Single Peak positions Album
US Country
2010 "Ain't Much Left of Lovin' You" 36 Randy Montana
2011 "1,000 Faces" 37

Music videos

Year Video Director
2010 "Ain't Much Left of Lovin' You" Shaun Silva
2011 "1,000 Faces" Deaton Flanigen

References

  1. And The Bus Rolls On In The Latest Episode of Van Cam
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External links

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