Less than two months ago it was country legend Lee Greenwood announcing his retirement. Yesterday another country icon said he was hanging it up.
John Michael Montgomery, who was one of the leading male country voices throughout the 90's and into the new millenium, announced on Facebook yesterday that he was calling it a career. "It’s been a wonderful run for me from the beginning over 30 years ago in 1992 when my first song Life’s A Dance was released to radio I think either as a 45 vinyl or on a cassette tape, CDs had not quite taken over the market yet and the internet was still in its infancy. I've been fortunate and blessed to be able to do what I love for so many years so please join me on my journey as I say goodbye to the road life. And thanks so much for your support for the last 3 decades, it’s meant so much me."
He also announced that a farewell tour would run through 2024 and 2025. As of now he only has a handful of dates scheduled, but expect that to change with the news that he's riding off into the sunset.
Source: WhiskeyRiff