Randy Schlappi (born September 23, 1985), known professionally as Randy Montana, is an American

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singer signed to Mercury Records Nashville. His first album, ''Randy Montana'', was released in 2011.

Early and personal life

Randy Schlappi is the son of singer-songwriter Billy Montana. He is married to Montgomery "Gummy" Lee, daughter of retired stock car racer

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, and granddaughter of

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. The couple have one daughter and two sons.

Musical career

In March 2010, Montana released his debut single "Ain't Much Left of Lovin' You," to radio. The song entered at No. 59 on the ''

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charts dated for the week ending April 3, 2010. His self-titled album's second single "1,000 Faces" released to country radio on 2011. Karlie Justus of Engine 145 gave "Ain't Much Left of Lovin' You" a thumbs-up, calling Montana's voice "raspy" and comparing the song's theme to

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." Matt Bjorke of Roughstock rated it three-and-a-half stars out of five, saying that the song is a "grow-on-you type" but that it "really feels like a genuine and proper introduction."

Concert Tours

*Own The Night Tour with Lady Antebellum (2011)

Discography

Studio albums

Extended plays

Singles

Music videos

References

External links

About Randy Montana
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