Country Pop Bites: John Michael Montgomery – February 17

Did you know that on this day in Country Music History in 1995 Atlantic released John Michael Montgomery's "I Can Love You Like That?"

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Here are 5 interesting facts about John Michael Montgomery.

• His favorite foods are venison, beans and corn bread.
• He went on hiatus in 1995 due to a vocal cord injury.
• He sang guest vocals on “Warning Signs” in 1997, a No. 56-peaking musical track which included snippets from a Bill Engvall comedy sketch.
• In 2005, he confirmed that he had a condition known as Acoustic Neuroma, which is a non-cancerous growth that interferes with a nerve running between the brain and the ear. This condition can affect balance and hearing. The problem was corrected.
• In 2008, he entered rehab for an undisclosed substance abuse problem. He sought rehab at a drug-treatment facility in Hazard, KY. His condition was cited as severe anxiety attacks and a sleep disorder.