Well-known American country musician Teddy Gentry has been in the news because he was recently arrested for possessing illegal drugs, know his net worth and wife
Teddy Gentry, a founding member of the Grammy-winning country band Alabama, was detained on Monday and charged with a misdemeanor narcotics offense in the state that bears the band’s name, according to prison records.
Singer Teddy Gentry Age, Family, Wife, Son, Songs List, Net Worth 2022
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According to the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office in Alabama, Gentry, 70, was held on suspicion of unlawful possession of marijuana in the second degree and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.
A spokesperson for Gentry and the band said on Tuesday that they wouldn’t comment on the situation but noted that the arrest wouldn’t have any impact on their upcoming tour.
Since then, he has become a hot topic of discussion all over the world with many people trying to find out more about him. So, let’s find out everything about him:
Who Is Teddy Gentry?
Teddy Gentry is a well-known American country musician. He has been in the news because he was recently arrested for possessing unlawful drugs.
His full name is Teddy Wayne Gentry. He was born on January 22, 1952, in Fort Payne, Alabama, United States.
He is married to Linda Gentry. They both have two kids together and their names are Josh Gentry and Sally Gentry.
He is currently 70 years old.
His Career
Teddy Gentry is most known for playing bass and singing with the well-liked country music group “Alabama.” In 1969, he and Randy Owen formed the band in Fort Payne, Alabama. Jeff Cook, another relative, soon joined them.
In 1977, the group decide to alter its name from Wild Country to Alabama. They released their first song, “I Want to Be with You Tonight,” in 1977, and it peaked at number 78 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts. In 1979, Mark Herndon joined the group.
The band released “I Wanna Come Over” a year later, in 1980, and it went on to become their first radio hit and peak in the Top 40 of the Billboard country chart.
They released “Tennessee River” that same year, which peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles Chart. “Love in the First Degree” (1981), “Dixieland Delight” (1983), and “Song of the South”(1988) are some of their hits.
Later, in his life, Teddy Gentry also became interested in cattle farming and property business.
Net Worth Of Teddy Gentry
His net worth is estimated to be $5 million.