Montgomery Gentry

Country music singer Eddie Montgomery autographed copies of Montgomery Gentry's new CD, "Back When I Knew It All," for Boyle County's Matthew Bottom to share with his National Guard unit in Iraq. Bottom's parents, Lisa and Pete, are friends with Tracy and Eddie Montgomery, and the country music star quickly agreed to their request for the troops. "I called Tracy and asked about getting 140 CDs and to see if Eddie would sign them and, of course, she said he would. Eddie is always ready and willing to help with anything that has to do with the troops," Pete Bottom said.

Country star Eddie Montgomery of Perryville has another No. 1 hit. "Back When I Knew It All" hit No. 1 on this week's Billboard and Country Aircheck country airplay charts Monday for Montgomery Gentry. This is Montgomery and Troy Lee Gentry's fourth No. 1 hit, but it is the fastest rising single the duo has had. The song is the lead-off single and title track from Montgomery Gentry's new album. It is the duo's first album since "Back When I Knew It All" - an album that produced three Top 5 singles, including No. 1 "Lucky Man. " Montgomery Gentry is playing select dates this summer on Toby Keith's "Biggest & Baddest Tour" through Sept.

Perryville's Eddie Montgomery will be on "Live with Regis and Kelly" Tuesday morning. Montgomery Gentry will perform from their No. 1 single, "Back When I Knew It All," on the show hosted by Regis Philbin and Kelly Ripa. The show airs at 9 a.m. on WHAS-TV (ABC) in Louisville and 10 a.m. on WKYT-TV (CBS) in Lexington. The song just hit No. 1 on this week's Billboard and Country Aircheck country airplay charts. This is Montgomery Gentry's fourth No. 1 hit, but it is the fastest rising single the duo has had. The song is the lead-off single and title track from Montgomery Gentry's new album.

Considering the success Montgomery Gentry has had, it's rare for singer Eddie Montgomery to make bold proclamations about future success. However, the Perryville entertainer can't hide his enthusiasm about Montgomery Gentry's upcoming seventh album based on the popularity of its newest single, "Back When I Knew It All," the title track from its newest album. "The new single was not even supposed to have been out so early, but it was hitting the Top 30 in the charts before it was even officially out," said Montgomery.

Considering the success Montgomery Gentry has had, it's rare for singer Eddie Montgomery to make bold proclamations about future success. However, the Perryville entertainer can't hide his enthusiasm about Montgomery Gentry's upcoming seventh album based on the popularity of its newest single, "Back When I Knew It All," the title track from its newest album. "The new single was not even supposed to have been out so early, but it was hitting the Top 30 in the charts before it was even officially out," said Montgomery.

The Danville City Commission will recognize country music entertainer Eddie Montgomery and his wife Tracy at the next regular meeting 5:30 p.m. Monday. Mayor Hugh Coomer and the Board of Commissioners will recognize the couple for their charitable efforts in helping the fire department's Christmas Toy Drive the past few years. Mayor Coomer cited the Montgomerys' efforts in helping to raise more than $20,000 over the past five years for the toy program as well as for bringing country music fans to Boyle County, where the couple reside.

The Gridiron Bash, a series of football pep rallies and concerts to be held at 16 schools across the nation, has been postponed by the event's sponsor, MSL Sports and Entertainment. The University of Kentucky was scheduled to hold its version of the Gridiron Bash, including a concert by Wynonna Judd and Dierks Bentley, on April 18. Montgomery Gentry was scheduled to play in Knoxville for Tennessee's Gridiron Bash the same night. Fans who purchased tickets from the UK Athletics Ticket Office should call (859)

Larry Sanders and BorderLine will perform at 2 p.m. today at Ragged Edge Community Theatre in Harrodsburg. Tickets are $12. The old razzle-dazzle Broadway musical "Chicago" comes to town Wednesday for a single performance at the Norton Center for the Arts. Winner of six Tony Awards, and a Grammy, "Chicago" continues to play to sold-out houses in both New York and London. For tickets, call (877) 448-7469. Showtime is 8 p.m. Audition workshop West T. Hill Community Theatre's Youth Off Broadway will host an audition workshop 10 a.m.-noon April 12. More information later.

Dear Editor, I have spent the last seven years of my life serving abroad in the military. It is always special when people take time out of their lives to come see us. Recently, I had the opportunity to watch Montgomery Gentry perform. The show was outstanding to say the least, but what made it really great was where the show took place. It did not take place in any arena or stadium, it simply took place in a field on a military base here in Hawaii. Oh, I forgot to mention the show was completely free.

If Eddie Montgomery had his way, Montgomery Gentry would be performing at Commonwealth Stadium on April 18. Montgomery is a die-hard University of Kentucky sports fan. He was in Commonwealth Stadium on Nov. 24 when his Wildcats lost that heartbreaking four-overtime game to Tennessee, the team Montgomery would rather see UK beat than any other team on the schedule. Montgomery Gentry's "My Town" plays when UK women's coach Matthew Mitchell takes the floor for each home game, and Montgomery did promotional videos for the women's team.