
Profession: Country Singer
Biography: Ricky Van Shelton was an American country music singer who had a series of hits during the late 1980s and early 1990s. His debut album Wild-Eyed Dream (1986) was pivotal to his rise in the country music scene. Shelton won the Country Music Association's (CMA) Horizon Award in 1988 and was inducted into the Virginia Musical Hall of Fame in 2006.
Shelton moved to Nashville in 1984 where he was discovered after an audition with Columbia Records. His debut album Wild-Eyed Dream produced several hits, including the No. 1 "Somebody Lied". His following albums Loving Proof (1988) and RVS III (1990) continued his success with hits like "From a Jack to a King" and "I've Cried My Last Tear for You."
Beyond music, he wrote children's books such as Tales From a Duck Named Quacker. The 1990s brought changes with a shifting music scene and personal challenges, such as his battle with alcoholism. After leaving Columbia Records, he formed RVS Records and worked independently.
Shelton retired from touring in 2006 to focus on his personal life. His career concluded with several awards, critical acclaim, and a lasting influence on the country music genre. As of 2023, Ricky Van Shelton is retired from the music industry.
Born: January 12, 1952
Birthplace: Danville, Virginia, USA
Age: 72 years old
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Capricorn
Career Highlights
- 1988-09-20 "Loving Proof" second studio album by Ricky Van Shelton is released (Billboard Song of the Year 1989)
- 1989-06-05 23rd Music City News Country Awards: Ricky Van Shelton & Randy Travis win
- 1990-06-04 24th Music City News Country Awards: Ricky Van Shelton & Patty Loveless win
- 1991-06-10 25th Music City News Country Awards: Ricky Van Shelton wins
- 1993-04-24 Farm Aid VI held in Ames, Iowa; performers include Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp, Neil Young, Arlo Guthrie, The Jayhawks, Lyle Lovett, Johnny Cash, Ricky Van Shelton, Marty Stuart, Martina McBride, Bruce Hornsby, Bryan Adams, Ringo Starr, and Dwight Yoakam
References
Famous Country Singers
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