Randy Schlappi (born September 23, 1985), known professionally as Randy Montana, is an American
country
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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
Kyle Petty
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, and granddaughter of
Richard Petty
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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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Hot Country Songs
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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
George Jones
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's "
The Grand Tour
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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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American country singer-songwriters
American male singer-songwriters
Living people
Singer-songwriters from New York (state)
Musicians from Albany, New York
1985 births
Mercury Records artists
21st-century American singer-songwriters
Country musicians from New York (state)
21st-century American male singers