Monty Holmes (born in
Lubbock, Texas
Lubbock ( )
is a city in the U.S. state of Texas and the county seat of Lubbock County. With a population of 272,086 in 2024, Lubbock is the 10th-most populous city in Texas and the 84th-most populous in the United States. The city is in the ...
) is an American
country music
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singer-songwriter. Holmes signed to
Bang II Records and released his debut album, ''All I Ever Wanted'', in 1998.
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His highest charting single, "Why'd You Start Lookin' So Good," peaked at number 43 in 1998.
Holmes' songs have been recorded by
George Strait
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Strait has sold over 120 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling music artists of all time. He holds ...
("
When Did You Stop Loving Me," "
I Know She Still Loves Me," "
Troubadour
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The tr ...
") and
Lee Ann Womack
Lee Ann Womack (; born August 19, 1966) is an American singer and songwriter. She has charted 23 times on the American ''Billboard'' Hot Country Songs charts; her highest peaking single there is her crossover signature song, " I Hope You Dance" ...
("
Never Again, Again").
Discography
Albums
Singles
Music videos
References
American country singer-songwriters
American male singer-songwriters
Living people
Singer-songwriters from Texas
Musicians from Lubbock, Texas
Country musicians from Texas
Year of birth missing (living people)
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