Montgomery Gentry’s Troy Gentry Killed In Helicopter Crash

By Brent Furdyk. Published: 8 Sep 2017 4:00 PM Last updated: 8 Sep 2017 11:24 PM

Country music fans are mourning the loss of Troy Gentry, with sources confirming the Montgomery Gentry star died in a helicopter crash on Friday.

The accident took place near Medford, New Jersey, where Montgomery Gentry was scheduled to perform.

According to LEX 18 News in Gentry’s hometown of Lexington, Kentucky, sources confirm Gentry and another individual lost their lives in the crash. Eddie Montgomery, the other half of the popular country duo, was reportedly not on board the helicopter.

According to sources, the crash occurred at approximately 1 p.m. local time; authorities are said to still be on the scene.

Gentry, 50, is survived by wife Angie and the couple’s two children.

The sad news was also confirmed via social media on the duo’s official Twitter account:

Tweets by mgunderground

Following the news of Gentry’s death, the singer’s friend and fellow country artist Shooter Jennings (son of outlaw country legend Waylon Jennings) and singer Sheryl Crow were among those to express their grief on Twitter.

Sad about Don Williams but Troy Gentry was my friend. I had great times with him. I'm stunned, angry and upset at the moment. I'll miss you.

— Shooter Jennings (@ShooterJennings) September 8, 2017

So sad to hear the news of Troy Gentry. My prayers are with his family and friends. https://t.co/hhwZoc3TYY

— Sheryl Crow (@SherylCrow) September 8, 2017

I'm in total shock and disbelief over the news that my friend Troy Gentry was just killed in a helicopter crash!!! I just saw him days ago!

— Travis Tritt (@Travistritt) September 8, 2017

Shocked and saddened by the sudden, tragic loss of Troy today. He was a friend and a good man. Prayers go out to his precious family. pic.twitter.com/1u8d4rerE9

— Rascal Flatts (@rascalflatts) September 8, 2017