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Grand Ole Opry Honors Don Williams, Troy Gentry

Posted at 10:58 PM, Sep 09, 2017
and last updated 2017-09-09 23:58:10-04

The Country Music World has continued to mourn the deaths of Montgomery Gentry member Troy Gentry and singer Don Williams. 

Saturday night at the Grand Ole Opry, parts of the show recognized both Gentry and Williams with moments of silence.

Gentry died in a helicopter crash in New Jersey Friday along with the pilot. He was 50 years old.

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Williams also passed away Friday after fighting a short illness. He was 78 years old.

Several artists said both men will be sorely missed. Funeral arrangements have not been announced yet for either Gentry or Williams.