Randy Montana

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Randy Montana
Birth nameRandy Schlappi
Born (1985-09-23) September 23, 1985 (age 37) [1]
Origin Albany, New York, U.S. [2]
Genres Country
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active2009 present
Labels Mercury Nashville

Randy Schlappi (born September 23, 1985), known professionally as Randy Montana, is an American country singer signed to Mercury Records Nashville. His first album, Randy Montana, was released in 2011.

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Early and personal life

Randy Schlappi is the son of singer-songwriter Billy Montana. [3]

He is married to Montgomery "Gummy" Lee, daughter of retired stock car racer Kyle Petty, and granddaughter of Richard Petty. The couple have one daughter Sullivan Mae Montana born February 27, 2012, and one son Gunnar West Montana born December 10, 2014.

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 Billboard Hot Country Songs 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's "The Grand Tour." [2] 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." [4]

Concert Tours

Discography

Studio albums

TitleDetailsPeak chart
positions
US Country
[5]
US Heat
[6]
Randy Montana437

Extended plays

TitleDetails
1,000 Faces
  • Release date: January 4, 2011
  • Label: Mercury Nashville
  • Formats: CD, music download
Put Me in a Box
  • Release date: November 18, 2014
  • Label: 12 Points Records
  • Formats: Music download

Singles

YearSinglePeak positionsAlbum
US Country
2010"Ain't Much Left of Lovin' You"36Randy Montana
2011"1,000 Faces"37

Music videos

YearVideoDirector
2010"Ain't Much Left of Lovin' You" Shaun Silva
2011"1,000 Faces" Deaton Flanigen

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