Ricky Van Shelton

Today’s Country Legend was born January 12, in Danville, Virginia, but was raised in Grit, Virginia,

His father sang gospel music while he was still a child,

This Country Legend had 20 singles on the charts, 10 of which became number Number One hits

Was named the Horizon Award Winner along with Male Vocalist of the Year in the 1989 CMA awards.

In May 2006, announced that he would be retiring from touring to spend more time with his family.

Today’s Country Legend is Ricky Van Shelton.