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Randy Montana
Birth nameRandy Schlappi
Born (1985-09-23) September 23, 1985 (age 39)[1]
OriginAlbany, New York, U.S.[2]
GenresCountry
OccupationSinger-songwriter
InstrumentVocals
Years active2009 – present
LabelsMercury 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.

Early and personal life

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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

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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

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Discography

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Studio albums

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Title Details Peak chart
positions
US Country
[5] 		US Heat
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Randy Montana 43 7

Extended plays

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Title Details
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

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Year Single Peak positions Album
US Country
2010 "Ain't Much Left of Lovin' You" 36 Randy Montana
2011 "1,000 Faces" 37

Music videos

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

References

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  1. ^ And The Bus Rolls On In The Latest Episode of Van Cam
  2. ^ a b Karlie Justus (March 18, 2010). "Randy Montana — "Ain't Much Left of Lovin' You"". Engine 145. Archived from the original on December 18, 2014. Retrieved March 23, 2010.
  3. ^ Tom Roland (February 25, 2010). "Sugarland, David Nail, Josh Turner: a Massive Demonstration at the Ryman". Great American Country. Retrieved March 23, 2010.
  4. ^ Matt Bjorke (March 23, 2010). "Randy Montana — "Ain't Much Left of Lovin' You"". Roughstock. Archived from the original on June 13, 2011. Retrieved March 23, 2010.
  5. ^ "Randy Montana Album & Song Chart History – Country Albums". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved August 4, 2011.
  6. ^ "Randy Montana Album & Song Chart History – Heatseekers Albums". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved August 4, 2011.
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