Country music comes to Ford Amphitheatre
Article published on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2006 |
TAMPA - Montgomery Gentry with Heartland, Josh Cracin and Chris Young bring the sounds of country music to Tampa on Saturday, Oct. 14, 7:30 p.m., at the Ford Amphitheatre.
Since their debut in 1999, Eddie Montgomery and Troy Gentry have been a cornerstone of the most important movement in country music since the Outlaws. Just as Waylon, Willie and the rest kicked open the genre's doors in the 1970s, Montgomery Gentry has helped kick-start 21st century country.
The elements consist of straightforward lyrics reflecting the realities of modern life, a tour and stage show that are completely inclusive of their audience, and a gritty rock edge that has captured the imaginations of untold millions. Theirs is a world of blue-collar anthems, tales of life, work, love, loss and patriotism balanced by the hard-partying spirit that takes the edge off - "the good, the bad, the ugly, and the party on the weekends," as Montgomery has long capsulated it.
"People recognize the realism in our music," said Gentry. "We're not trying to candy coat anything. Who we are is who we are. It's all about being real, being yourself, and playing real music to the people."
Montgomery Gentry has performed for well over a million fans & prior to headlining tours, they were on Kenny Chesney's "No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problems" tours in 2002 and 2003, and the Brooks and Dunn Neon Circus and Wild West Show in 2001. They were named the CMA's Duo of the Year in 2000, and received that year's American Music Award for Favorite New Artist--Country, the Academy of Country Music Award for Top New Vocal Group or Duo," and the 2000 and 2001 Radio and Records Readers' Poll award for Top Country Duo.
Montgomery Gentry proudly received their eighth consecutive nomination for Vocal Duo of the Year for the 2006 CMA Awards, to broadcast live from Nashville's Gaylord Entertainment Center on November 6. Their newest effort, Some People Change, is scheduled to hit the stores in mid-October.
Reserved seat tickets are $37.50 and $25; festival lawn seats are available for $15. Tickets are available at all Ticketmaster outlets, online at www.ticketmaster.com or www.livenation.com, or by phone at 727-898-2100.
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Article published on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2006
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