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Eddie Montgomery Battling Prostate Cancer

Dan Steinberg, AP

Eddie Montgomery, one half of country duo Montgomery Gentry and brother of singer John Michael Montgomery, announced in a press release Thursday that he is battling prostate cancer.

"Yes, rumors have started. And the truth is I have recently been diagnosed with prostate cancer," Eddie writes. "I will be undergoing surgery to remove the cancerous tumor in December. I will be back in January ready to rock for all the fans! Please keep my family and I in your prayers."

Throughout their 11-year career, Eddie and his Montgomery Gentry partner, Troy Gentry, have charted more than 20 singles, including the No. 1 hits 'If You Ever Stop Loving Me,' 'Something to Be Proud Of,' 'Lucky Man,' 'Back When I Knew It All' and 'Roll With Me.' In 2009, Eddie and Troy became members of the Grand Ole Opry and picked up the American Music Awards' Favorite New Artist in the country category. The following year, Montgomery Gentry walked away the winner at the Country Music Association Awards for Vocal Duo of the Year, winning the same honor at the Academy of Country Music Awards that year.

Montgomery Gentry are currently on tour in Canada. The duo will wrap their 2010 schedule up in Charlotte, N.C. on December 4 when they play the ACC Fan Fest.



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Happy Butterfly

To one of the best acts in Country music. I listen to Jimmy Carter every morning on WQYK 99.5 in the Tampa Bay area. This morning report on Eddie Montgomery was totally sickening to me. This man is battling cancer and his low life wife FILES FOR DIVORCE. Well, I am a senior citizen and have buried two husbands, Each have very serious illnesses. But, my marriage vows were:Till Death Do We Part." I AM SURE HE HAS VERY EXCELLENT ATTORNEYS. I hope that they see to it that she does not get a dime, no pictures, no nothing. She is lower than a snake belly, and it will all hit her smack in the face one day. Good Luck Eddie, hang in there and hope for the best. Make sure all the children and grandchildren get everything that you have worked hard for what you have. Good Luck and I will keep you in my prayers. As for your so called wife, I have nothing good to say. So, I will just say. She will have to me the Big Man Upatairs one day and he sure oes not like UGly. This is not ugly, it is pure greed.
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December 02 2010 at 9:33 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
rg1more

Met you in tunica[bluesville]2002,did a shot of Jim by your bus. LETS DO ANOTHER WHEN YOU BEAT THIS SH*T! GET WELL SOON BROTHER! To everyone pray for this man & the P.O.W.s still out there!

November 25 2010 at 7:32 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
J R

good luck man may God bless you with a speedy recovery!

November 19 2010 at 9:30 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Metalvampprncess

I would like to send love and prayers to Eddie, his family and fans!

November 19 2010 at 7:45 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
bonnie

My prayers are with you thru your battle with Cancer. Also special prayers for your family. God Bless

November 19 2010 at 7:12 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
coloma900

I WISH YOU ALL THE LUCK TO BEAT THIS. SPEAD THE WORD THAT ALL MEN NEEDS TO BE CHECK OUT FOR THIS. AGAIN GOOD LUCK.

November 19 2010 at 6:41 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
str8astudent103

My Dad was diagnosed with prostate cancer last year and after surgery he was cancer free! Praying the same thing for Eddie!

November 19 2010 at 5:28 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
lynnbrown45

God's Wishes be with you......

November 19 2010 at 5:01 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
boxermom55

prayers are headed your way!!Our family has battled prostate,thyroid,cervical and throat cancer the last 6 years.we know how hard it can be!!Hang in there to your wife and children.

November 19 2010 at 3:25 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
lawhornbw

Rock on Brother

November 19 2010 at 2:52 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply

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