Melba Montgomery

Melba Montgomery
Born
Melba Joyce Montgomery

(1938-10-14)October 14, 1938
Iron City, Tennessee, U.S.
DiedJanuary 15, 2025(2025-01-15) (aged 86)
Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
Resting placeHarpeth Hills Memory Gardens
Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Years active1958–2015
Known for"No Charge"
Spouse
Jack Solomon
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(m. 1968; died 2014)​
Musical career
GenresCountry
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
Labels

Melba Joyce Montgomery (October 14, 1938 – January 15, 2025) was an American country music singer-songwriter. She was known for her duet recordings with George Jones, Gene Pitney and Charlie Louvin. Her most popular single, "No Charge", was released in 1974. Her career began in 1958. Montgomery was born in Iron City, Tennessee.

Montgomery died on January 15, 2025 at a care facility in Nashville, Tennessee from problems caused by dementia at the age of 86.

References

  1. ↑ Oermann, Robert K. (January 4, 2012). Country Music: The Encyclopedia. Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0199920839.
  2. ↑ Whitaker, Sterling (16 January 2025). "Legendary 'No Charge' Singer Melba Montgomery Dead at 86". Taste of Country. Retrieved 16 January 2025.
  3. ↑ "Melba Montgomery, Country Singer Known for Her Duets, Dies at 86". The New York Times. January 19, 2025. Retrieved January 19, 2025.

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