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About Ricky Van Shelton
Country Music Singer & Songwriter
Ricky Van Shelton was born on January 12, 1952 in Danville, Virginia, USA to Jenks DeWitt Shelton and Julia Louise Simpson.
Ricky married Betty Witt in 1986
Ricky is known for "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".
Van is Ricky's middle name though some people have mistaken it for part of his last name. He is no relation to fellow artists Blake Shelton.
In May 2006, Ricky announced that he would be retiring from touring to spend more time with his family.
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Ricky Van Shelton's Timeline
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January 12, 1952
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Danville, Virginia, United States
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