Montgomery Gentry

The list of country singers who died in plane crashes includes some of the biggest stars in country music history.

"As I was writing the songs, I think he was helping me," the 58-year-old says. "I think he's always helping me."

"I put her up against any young artist that wants to try her," he says. "Do not."

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It was on this day in 2017 we lost Troy Gentry in a tragic helicopter crash.

Eddie Montgomery honors American hero by giving him his hat.

Talk about unexpected!

"Troy would have been so pleased," his wife says.

The singer will live on, not just through his music, but via his body parts that were donated after his tragic accident.

His riveting performance held the audience spellbound.