Ricky Van Shelton

Quick Facts

Full Name	Ricky Van Shelton
Occupation	Country Singer
Date Of Birth	Jan 12, 1952(1952-01-12)
Age	72
Birthplace	Danville
Country	United States
Birth City	Virginia
Horoscope	Capricorn

Ricky Van Shelton Biography

Ricky Van Shelton is one of the most popular and richest Country Singer who was born on January 12, 1952 in Danville, Virginia, United States. 1980s country singer who released three consecutive #1 albums: Wild Eyed Dream, Loving Proof and RVS III.

In 1991, he performed “Rocking Years” as a duet with He performed the duet “Rocking Years” with Dolly Parton in 1991..

Ricky Van Shelton (born January 12, 1952) is an American former country music artist. Active between 1986 and 2006, he charted more than twenty singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts. This figure includes ten Number One hits: “Somebody Lied”, “Life Turned Her That Way”, ‘Don’t We All Have the Right”, “I’ll Leave This World Loving You”, “From a Jack to a King” (a cover of the Ned Miller hit), “Living Proof”, “I’ve Cried My Last Tear for You”, “Rockin’ Years” (a duet with Dolly Parton), “I Am a Simple Man”, and “Keep It Between the Lines”. Besides these, seven more of his singles have landed in the Top Ten on the same chart. He has also released nine studio albums, of which his first four have all been certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America.

After he graduated from high school, Shelton started performing in area clubs and also worked a series of jobs. In 1984, Bettye Witt, his girlfriend at the time (and, since August 4, 1986, wife) found a job in Nashville, Tennessee, and Shelton went along with her. In Nashville, Shelton tried to land a deal with a recording contract, and worked in area nightclubs. In 1986, Jerry Thompson, a newspaper columnist, heard one of Shelton’s demos, and arranged an audition with Columbia Records. Soon thereafter, Shelton was offered a recording contract with CBS, with Jerry Thompson serving as his manager. In that same year, he recorded his first album, Wild-Eyed Dream. The title track was released as a single, and reached No. 24 on the Country charts.

In 1986, he married Bettye Witt and retired in 2006 to spend more quality time with his family.

Ricky Van Shelton Net Worth

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

Before moving to Nashville in 1984, he began performing in Virginia clubs.

Between 1987 and 1989, he scored five consecutive #1 country singles, including “Don’t We All Have The Right.”

He was born at Danville Regional Medical Center in Danville, Virginia, United States, to Jenks and Eloise Shelton in 1952, but was raised in Grit, Virginia, and went to High school in Gretna, Virginia. Although “Van” is a common portion of surnames derived from people of Dutch origin, “Van” in this case is Shelton’s middle name.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Ricky Van Shelton Dating?

According to our records, Ricky Van Shelton married to Bettye Witt. As of December 1, 2023, Ricky Van Shelton’s is not dating anyone.

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In 1992, Shelton admitted that he suffered from alcoholism and sought help to recover his sobriety.

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 Van Shelton celebrates birthday on January 12 of every year.

By 1993, it was clear that Shelton was winding farther and farther away from the Top Ten on the Country charts. In 1994 he had his last Top 40 hit with “Where Was I”. After 1994’s Love and Honor album, Shelton decided to leave Columbia Records.

Is Ricky Van Shelton kin to Blake Shelton?

Blake Shelton is not related to Ricky (Van)

Why did Ricky Van Shelton quit singing?

In May 2006, Shelton announced that he was retiring from country music to spend time with his family and his wife Bettye. The “I Am a Simple Man” singer had made enough money and decided to finally kick off his boots.

Is Ricky Van Shelton a member of the Grand Ole Opry?

Grand Ole Opry – Ricky Van Shelton became a member of the Opry 33 years ago today!

Who is Ricky Van Shelton's family?

Family

Does Blake Shelton put ketchup on his hair?

He explained: “You know, I am raising chickens now, and I have started going out to the barn, or when I am out on the road, I will go buy some eggs, and I use an egg mixture with ketchup, believe it or not. I will soak my hair in that once a week for about an hour.”