Walmart Exclusive - Multi-platinum award-winning country superstar Eddie Montgomery of Montgomery Gentry fame introduces his highly anticipated first solo album Ain t No Closing Me Down available exclusively at Walmart October 27 2021 and everywhere digitally in January 2022. Already embraced by industry tastemakers and critics alike the 12-track album delivers a long-awaited dose of great new music which carries on the Montgomery Gentry legacy and introduces Eddie Montgomery as a solo artist. In keeping with Montgomery Gentry s 20-year tradition of timeless foot-stomping hits the new collection is beaming with southern rockers and blue-collar anthems. Thematically Ain t No Closing Me Down is a reflection of Montgomery s personal trials and tribulations about love loss and survival. Right out of the gate Montgomery makes a statement with the opening rockin title track Ain t No Closing Me Down affirming his commitment to living life to the fullest despite the many restrictions people are faced with these days. A sizzling duet with the legendary country singer Tanya Tucker on Higher brings two legacy artists together in an unforgettable rocker of a love song and standout track on the album. The poignant song Alive and Well already included in Billboard Magazine s list of Best New Country Songs celebrates Montgomery s life despite tragedy and heartbreak. The riveting new video for Alive and Well featured on RollingStone. Com pays tribute to those heroes who fight for our country both home and abroad. My Son poignant advice from a father to a son is featured in a new feature film Old Henry with a scheduled theatrical opening October 1. The video for My Son will be featured on People. Com upon release. And the stunning patriotic song Ain t She Beautiful paints a picture coast-to-coast of our great nation knocked down but still standing strong. Eddie Montgomery half of the award-winning duo Montgomery Gentry is beloved globally by a loyal fanbase. The duo was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry in 2009 and into the Kentucky Hall of Fame in 2015 and have surpassed 1 Billion streams on Pandora amassed over 100 Million YouTube Views and engage with millions of followers across social media platforms. With 20 plus charted singles Montgomery Gentry has earned CMA ACM and GRAMMY awards and nominations with undeniable blue-collar anthems like Hell Yeah My Town and Hillbilly Shoes. They ve notched five No. 1 singles If You Ever Stop Loving Me Something To Be Proud Of Lucky Man Back When I Knew It All and Roll With Me. Eddie Montgomery and the Montgomery Gentry Band will tour extensively to promote the new album. A full marketing campaign includes music video promotion album review mailings online media outreach television appearances and interviews satellite radio and streaming initiatives digital marketing contesting giveaways and social media engagement on all platforms. In addition Montgomery is set to launch a new radio show Eddie s Garage on YouTube later this year.