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Eddie Montgomery's Wife Files for Divorce

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Eddie Montgomery and his wife, Tracy, are headed for divorce court, the Montgomery Gentry singer's publicist confirms exclusively with The Boot.

Eddie posted the news on Twitter and Facebook early Wednesday, December 1. "U find out u got cancer then u found out ur wife can't handle that so she files for a divorce ... merry christmas," Eddie tweeted in a post that has since been taken down. "She says she's a Christian wow ... I think I need to get her a bracelet 'what would Jesus do' 'cause I hope he [is] still here with me."

It was just last month that Eddie announced he is battling prostate cancer. His publicist confirmed that Tracy filed for divorce because, according to Eddie, she couldn't cope with his illness.

Eddie and Tracy have four children -- two boys and two girls -- and one granddaughter. The singer is currently unreachable so no further details of the split are available, reports his publicist. For now, he is most likely concentrating on his health. "I have recently been diagnosed with prostate cancer," Eddie wrote in a statement just two weeks ago. "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.

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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joedrman

You all are a bunch of haters... you were and not in their marriage... you have no clue what when on.............. For one thing Eddie Montgomery is a HUGE POTHEAD.

January 21 2012 at 6:22 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
mik1of3

How crappy is THAT? My best friend married her husband in 1991. He was diagnosed with stomach cancer last year, and lost that battle in April. It was hard as HELL to watch for me, I can't IMAGINE what it was like for my BFF. She had to do EVERYTHING...cart him back and forth to treatments, cart their two boys to as many activities as she could...she had me, her parents, and a plethora of friends willing to help but SHE insisted on doing as much herself as possible. Why? BECAUSE SHE LOVED HIM.
What a pig that wife is. HOPEFULLY she's just freaked out...but I doubt it. She will have to face her cowardice every time she looks at their kids, and grandkid. If THEY have any class AT ALL, they'll turn their backs on HER the way she's turned HER back on Eddie.
Disgusting.

December 08 2010 at 11:23 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
TLB

No matter the he said she said, the timing is cold hearted and stinks on her part. Solid emotions, family support and love are a vital "medication". She obviously emotionally exited the marriage long ago and he might better off without the stress.

December 06 2010 at 4:23 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Sabra

"One never knows what goes on behind closed doors"~ just like the song says but yeah....you don't file for divorce AFTER you find out the poor bastard has cancer. After he's healed up maybe (LOL) but not during the ordeal. You stand by your man during that time (Thank you, Tammy).

What a b!tch.

December 05 2010 at 9:34 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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aleighcat

Well......we're just going by *his* version of things without having all of the entire facts laid before us. Maybe she filed just before he found out about the cancer...even as early as a day beforehand, who knows? We don't know what kind of a husband he was -- maybe he was physically or verbally abusive, who knows? Maybe she found out about a past/current infedelity while he was out touring, who knows? You all are so quick to crucify this woman without knowing the whole story. There are always two sides/two versions. I'm sure he contributed to the divorce *somehow*. They've obviously been together for awhile, if they have a granddaughter - which means she obviously was there during the "lean" times when he was an up and coming talent, so I think it's only fair that she receives *some* compensation for her involvement. Even moreso **IF** he was a sh*tty husband towards her during the marriage. Who knows what she may have had to put up with -- home alone raising the kids as he toured, groupies/temptations, drinking/drugs, etc.....maybe he is/was going through his male "mid-life crisis" and was a total as*hole...WHO KNOWS? Yeah, her timing isn't the best, but you never know - although she's filed for divorce, she still may stick around to care for him. I know more than a few people who have divorced their spouses but still remain friends with them, and even actually like their new love. My cousin was one example. She still cared about her ex a lot, but they just couldn't live together. She got along superbly with the next woman that he married, and they were all friends. Don't be so quick to pass judgement on this woman, as we've only heard the one side. Maybe she *is* just a bi*ch, but until I've heard *her* side, then I refuse to crucify her up one side and down the other, like the rest of you are doing.

December 07 2010 at 4:12 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Jim

I'm guessing that would make her the MOST PATHETIC HUMAN BEING to be seen in a long time. He deserves WAAAAY better than that. Shows that she's nothing more than a Cxxt!!! Hopefully there was a pre-marital agreement which gives her next to nothing. Just what she truly deserves for showing just how pathetic a human being she can be when he's dealing with prostate cancer and at Christmas time. GOD give her just what she deserves.

December 04 2010 at 10:35 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
aleighcat

Do you all know the whole inside story, or are you just hearing *his* side of it? While I sympathize with the man and wish him well, none of us knows what went on prior to this diagnosis. Maybe he wasn't the best husband, who knows? All of you are commenting about what a *fatass* she is, but if we're going by looks alone, he certainly has nothing to brag about, either. You automatically believe his version of things without even hearing *her* side of it. I'm finding it really hard to believe that she left just because he has cancer and she "couldn't deal with it". Sounds to me like this was brewing long before that. All that I'm saying is that you shouldn't blast her without hearing *BOTH* sides of the situation.

December 04 2010 at 5:44 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
jmyld

my prays are with u. best in luck in everything u inder. GOD BLESS YOU YOUR THE greatest

December 03 2010 at 12:41 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Jerry Hightower

Evidently she's never heard "Stand By Your Man".

December 02 2010 at 9:41 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
cmatski

I am a Christian, and I won't judge the situation because that is not a Christian thing to do, but it is sad that his wife chose this time to file for divorce!I am a lung cancer survivor of almost 4 years, and my significant other of now 28 years stayed with me through thick and thin through my treatments, making me as comfortable as he could, while dealing with his full-time job and everything else! He didn't have to, we weren't married, but he choose to! Cancer does change a relationship, sometimes for the GOOD. . .our relationship deepened, and love became real! And now, after 28 years, we are actually newly engaged! My prayers are with Eddie Montgomery, as he deals with prostrate cancer, as well as the breakup of his marriage. . .it's the timing that totally stinks here, in my opinion!

December 02 2010 at 8:35 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
missshorty1952

i dont know why your wife would file for a divorce when chips are down i believe in the marriage vows in sickness and in health i hope and pray she changes her mind and stays to take care of you i would no matter what

December 02 2010 at 5:56 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply

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