Ricky Lynn Gregg

January 5, 2024
Country Singer

Quick Facts

Ricky Lynn Gregg
Full Name Ricky Lynn Gregg
Occupation Country Singer
Date Of Birth Aug 22, 1961(1961-08-22)
Age 63
Country United States
Birth City Texas
Horoscope Leo

Ricky Lynn Gregg Biography

Name Ricky Lynn Gregg
Birthday Aug 22
Birth Year 1961
Home Town Texas
Birth Country United States
Birth Sign Leo

Ricky Lynn Gregg is one of the most popular and richest Country Singer who was born on August 22, 1961 in Texas, United States. Native American country music singer who released the hit song, “If I Had a Heart”, in 1993.

His greatest hit song, “If I Had a Heart”, was a cover of the His biggest hit song, “If I Had a Cheatin’ Heart,” was a cover of the Mel Street song. tune.

Ricky Lynn Gregg was raised in Longview, Texas, and began singing in the church at a very early age. His earliest influences were gospel and country. As a teenager in school Gregg was influenced by rock & roll and formed the “Ricky Lynn Gregg Project” playing in local venues around his hometown. In 1978 Gregg moved to Ft Worth, Texas and began performing as guitarist and singer for a band known as “Savvy” with their debut album “Made In Texas” being released in 1982. Gregg also gained Rock and Roll fame by becoming a guitarist and co lead singer and song writer for the iconic group Head East. By 1992, Gregg was performing as a solo singer; the same year, he signed to Liberty Records and released his eponymous debut album. The album produced a No. 34 single in “If I Had a Cheatin’ Heart”, a cover of a Mel Street song. Following it were “Can You Feel It” and “Three Nickels and a Dime”. In 1993, Billboard ranked him at No. 4 on their list of Top New Country Artists of the Year.

A second album, titled Get a Little Closer, was released on Liberty in 1994, with its title track being the only single. One year later, Gregg’s manager, Jimmy Bowen, retired due to thyroid cancer. In 1997, Gregg found another manager, named Eddie Rhines, who helped the singer rebuild his fan base. By 2001, his third album, titled Careful What You Wish For, was released on the then-newly established independent label Rowe Music Group (RMG). The title track was an immense success but label funding did not allow for proper promotion of the new album.

He was raised in Henderson, Texas by a Native American musical family.

Ricky Lynn Gregg Net Worth

Net Worth $5 Million
Source Of Income Country Singer
House Living in own house.

Ricky Lynn Gregg is one of the richest Country Singer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Ricky Lynn Gregg 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

After being inspired by gospel music, he sang in church as a child and was signed to Liberty Records in 1992.

Trail of Hope, a charity that supplies clothing to Native Americans in need, was founded by him.

Ricky Lynn Gregg (born August 22, 1959 in Henderson, Texas) is a country music artist of Native American descent. Active between the years of 1992 and 2001, he has recorded three studio albums: two on Capitol/Liberty Records (1992’s Ricky Lynn Gregg and 1994’s Get a Little Closer) and one on Rowe Music Group (2001’s Careful What You Wish For). His first two albums produced three hit singles on the Billboard country music charts, including the No. 36-peaking “If I Had a Cheatin’ Heart”.

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Who is Ricky Lynn Gregg Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Ricky Ranked on the list of most popular Country Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Ricky Lynn Gregg celebrates birthday on August 22 of every year.

Top Facts about Ricky Lynn Gregg

  1. Ricky Lynn Gregg is an American country music artist.
  2. He was born on August 22, 1959 in Henderson, Texas.
  3. Gregg signed with Atlantic Records in the early 1990s.
  4. His debut album “Get a Little Closer” was released in 1993.
  5. The album produced three top-ten hits on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
  6. Gregg’s highest-charting single is “If I Had a Cheatin’ Heart”.
  7. He has released five studio albums and one compilation album.
  8. In addition to singing, Gregg also plays guitar and harmonica.
  9. He has toured extensively throughout the United States and Europe.
  10. Despite his success, Gregg retired from music in the late 1990s to focus on family life and other business ventures.

What happened to Ricky Lynn Gregg?

Unfortunately, Gregg’s professional affiliation with Bowen and Liberty ended in 1995, when Bowen developed thyroid cancer, dropped out of the business, and traded his seat on Nashville’s Music Row for the warm sand and blue waters of Hawaii. Gregg headed home to Texas.

Is Ricky Lynn Gregg indian?

Ricky Lynn Gregg (born August 22, 1959) is a country music artist of Native American descent.

How old is Ricky Lynn Gregg?

60 years (August 22, 1961)

What nationality is Ricky Lynn Gregg?

American

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