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Ricky Van Shelton

voc, *1952 US, Danville, Virginia
Singer / Musician / Songwriter of Country

Ricky Van Shelton (born January 12, 1952) is an American former country music artist. Active between 1986 and 2006, he has 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.

     
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • Guitar
Genres
  • Country
  • World
Popular Tracks   
I'll Leave This World Loving You on Super Hits by Ricky Van Shelton
From A Jack To A King on Super Hits by Ricky Van Shelton
Life Turned Her That Way on Super Hits by Ricky Van Shelton
Somebody Lied on Super Hits by Ricky Van Shelton
Keep It Between The Lines on Super Hits by Ricky Van Shelton
I Am A Simple Man on Super Hits by Ricky Van Shelton
Backroads on Super Hits, Vol. 2 by Ricky Van Shelton
Statue Of A Fool on Super Hits by Ricky Van Shelton
I've Cried My Last Tear For You on Super Hits by Ricky Van Shelton
Wild Man on Super Hits, Vol. 2 by Ricky Van Shelton

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Discography


Title Artist Year Type
RVS III & BackroadsRicky Van Shelton2012Compil.
Loving Proof & Wild-Eyed DreamRicky Van Shelton2011Compil.
Fried Green TomatoesRicky Van Shelton2000Album
Blue ChristmasRicky Van Shelton2000Album
16 Biggest HitsRicky Van Shelton1999Compil.
Making PlansRicky Van Shelton1998Album
Super Hits, Vol. 2Ricky Van Shelton1996Compil.
Super HitsRicky Van Shelton1995Compil.
Lola's LoveRicky Van Shelton1994Single
Wherever She Is / Thanks A LotRicky Van Shelton1994Single
Where Was I (Remix)Ricky Van Shelton1993Single
A Bridge I Didn't BurnRicky Van Shelton1993Album
A Couple Of Good Years LeftRicky Van Shelton1993Single
Wear My Ring Around Your NeckRicky Van Shelton1992Single
Don't Overlook SalvationRicky Van Shelton1992Album
Greatest Hits PlusRicky Van Shelton1992Compil.
Wild ManRicky Van Shelton1992Single
Just As I AmRicky Van Shelton1992Single
Heartache Big As TexasRicky Van Shelton1991Single
BackroadsRicky Van Shelton1991Album
I Am A Simple Man / BackroadsRicky Van Shelton1991Single
After The Lights Go Out / Oh Heart Of MineRicky Van Shelton1991Single
Rockin' YearsDolly Parton With Ricky Van Shelton1991Single
Backroads / Call Me UpRicky Van Shelton1991Single
Keep It Between The LinesRicky Van Shelton1991Single
I Still Love YouRicky Van Shelton1990Single
RVS IIIRicky Van Shelton1990Album
Life's Little Ups And DownsRicky Van Shelton1990Single
I Meant Every Word He Said / Sometimes I Cry In My SleepRicky Van Shelton1990Single
Sings ChristmasRicky Van Shelton1989Album
Statue Of A FoolRicky Van Shelton1989Single
Loving ProofRicky Van Shelton1988Album
Living ProofRicky Van Shelton1988Single
Hole In My PocketRicky Van Shelton1988Single
From A Jack To A KingRicky Van Shelton1988Single
I'll Leave This World Loving YouRicky Van Shelton1988Single
Wild-Eyed DreamRicky Van Shelton1987Album
Somebody LiedRicky Van Shelton1987Single
Life Turned Her That WayRicky Van Shelton1987Single
Crime Of Passion / Wild-Eyed DreamRicky Van Shelton1986Single
Don't We All Have The RightRicky Van Shelton1986Single
Crime Of Passion / Don't We All Have The RightRicky Van Shelton1986Single
Wild-Eyed DreamRicky Van Shelton1986Single
Ultimately FineRicky Van SheltonAlbum
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