Ray LaMontagne Biography
Ray LaMontagne {Full name – Raymond Charles Jack LaMontagne (/lɑːmɒnˈteɪn/)} is an American singer-songwriter and musician who was born on June 18, 1973, Nashua, New Hampshire, the U.S. He has seven studio albums to his name: Gossip in the Grain, Trouble, Till the Sun Turns Black, God Willin’, the Creek Don’t Rise, Supernova, Ouroboros and Part of the Light.
After listening to Stephen Stills’ music, Ray LaMontagne became inspired to create his own music. His music has been compared to that of Otis Redding, Van Morrison, The Band, Nick Drake, and Tim Buckley.
Ray LaMontagne Part Of The Light
On May 18, 2018, LaMontagne released his seventh studio album, Part of the Light. The album is produced solely by LaMontagne. The first single released from the LP was Such a Simple Thing, where those who purchased the album on LaMontagne’s website received a stream of the live version of the track. On May 27, 2018, LaMontagne commenced his Part of the Light Tour at the Pacific Northwest Sasquatch Music Festival.
Ray LaMontagne Ouroboros
Ray LaMontagne released Ouroboros on March 4, 2016. It is his sixth studio album featuring My Morning Jacket’s frontman Jim James, who also produced the record. The album’s lead single, Hey, No Pressure, debuted online on January 20, 2016. It contains eight songs:
- Homecoming, 8:28
- Hey, No Pressure, 6:34
- The Changing Man, 4:13
- While It Still Beats, 4:10
- In My Own Way, 6:36
- Another Day, 3:05
- A Murmuration of Starlings, 2:33
- Wouldn’t It Make a Lovely Photograph, 3:58
Ray LaMontagne Age
LaMontagne was born on June 18, 1973, in Nashua, New Hampshire, USA. Ray LaMontagne moved to Lewiston, Maine, after graduating from high school, and found work in a shoe factory. He is 46 years old as of 2019.
Ray LaMontagne Family
LaMontagne was born in 1973, Nashua, New Hampshire. He is one of six children raised by his mother. He spent his early teens in Morgan, Utah, but moved to Lewiston, Maine, and found work in a shoe factory upon graduating from high school.
Ray LaMontagne Wife
LaMontagne is married to Sarah Sousa and they have two children; sons, Tobias LaMontagne, and Sebastian LaMontagne. His wife is a poet, published through Red Mountain Press, and the boys are aspiring artists.
The family lives in a farmhouse, a 103-acre farm in Ashfield, Massachusetts built-in 1830. LaMontagne bought it in 2009 for $1.05 million from the former U.S. Ambassador William C. Bullitt. LaMontagne rarely gives interviews and considers himself as a very private person.
Ray LaMontagne House
LaMontagne lives in a farmhouse, a 103-acre farm in Ashfield, Massachusetts built-in 1830. He bought it in 2009 for $1.05 million from the former U.S. Ambassador William C. Bullitt.
Ray LaMontagne Net Worth
Lamontagne is an American singer, songwriter, and musician who has an estimated net worth of $6 million. He was born in Nashua, New Hampshire in June 1973. His musical styles include folk, rock, blues, and soul and he plays guitar, piano, and harmonica.
Ray LaMontagne Albums
- Trouble, 2004.
- Till the Sun Turns Black, 2006.
- Gossip in the Grain, 2008.
- God Willin’ & the Creek Don’t Rise, 2010.
- Supernova, 2014.
- Ouroboros, 2016.
- Part of the Light, 2018.
Ray Lamontagne Tour Meg White
LaMontagne wrote Meg White, a love and praise song for the American drummer and occasional singer, Meg White. The song appears on the album, Gossip in the Grain.
Ray LaMontagne Awards
LaMontagne won four awards for his debut album, including three Boston Music Awards (Best Male Singer/Songwriter, Album of the Year, and Song of the Year) and an XM Nation Music Award for Acoustic Rock Artist of the Year. He has received a nomination from the Pollstar Concert Industry Awards for Best New Touring Artist, the BRIT Awards for International Breakthrough Act, the MOJO Awards for Best New Act, and was given the title of Best Voice in 2006 by Esquire.
Ray LaMontagne and the Pariah Dogs received two Grammy nominations in 2011 and were awarded the Grammy for the Best Contemporary Folk Album for “God Willin’ & the Creek Don’t Rise” Best Contemporary Folk Album.
Ray LaMontagne Tour
2019
October
Sat, 12 Oct
20:00
Boston, MA, United States
Boch Center – Wang Theatre
Sun, 13 Oct
19:30
Philadelphia, PA, United States
Philadelphia Metropolitan Opera House
Tue, 15 Oct
00:00
North Bethesda, MD, United States
Strathmore Music Hall
Wed, 16 Oct
19:30
Baltimore, MD, United States
Patricia & Arthur Modell Performing Arts Center at The Lyric
Fri, 18 Oct
20:00
Charlotte, NC, United States
Ovens Auditorium
Sat, 19 Oct
20:00
Atlanta, GA, United States
The Fox Theatre
Sun, 20 Oct
19:00
Asheville, NC, United States
U.S. Cellular Center Asheville
Tue, 22 Oct
19:30
Akron, OH, United States
Lock 3 Park
Wed, 23 Oct
19:30
Detroit, MI, United States
Fox Theatre
Fri, 25 Oct
20:00
Chicago, IL, United States
The Chicago Theatre
Sat, 26 Oct
20:00
Chicago, IL, United States
The Chicago Theatre
Sun, 27 Oct
19:30
Indianapolis, IN, United States
Old National Centre
Tue, 29 Oct
19:30
Nashville, TN, United States
Ryman Auditorium
Wed, 30 Oct
19:30
Nashville, TN, United States
Ryman Auditorium
Ray LaMontagne November Tour
Sat, 2 Nov
20:00
Austin, TX, United States
Austin City Limits Live at The Moody Theater
Sun, 3 Nov
19:30
Dallas, TX, United States
Dallas Summer Musicals
Tue, 5 Nov
19:30
Kansas City, MO, United States
Uptown Theater
Wed, 6 Nov
19:30
Kansas City, MO, United States
Uptown Theater
Sat, 9 Nov
20:00
Denver, CO, United States
Paramount Theatre
Sun, 10 Nov
20:00
Denver, CO, United States
Paramount Theatre
Tue, 12 Nov
19:30
Salt Lake City, UT, United States
Eccles Theater
Thu, 14 Nov
19:30
Spokane, WA, United States
Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox
Fri, 15 Nov
20:00
Portland, OR, United States
Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
Sat, 16 Nov
20:00
Seattle, WA, United States
Moore Theatre
Sun, 17 Nov
20:00
Seattle, WA, United States
Moore Theatre
Tue, 19 Nov
19:30
Oakland, CA, United States
Fox Theater
Fri, 22 Nov
20:00
Los Angeles, CA, United States
The Orpheum Theatre
Sat, 23 Nov
20:00
Los Angeles, CA, United States
The Orpheum Theatre
Frequently asked questions about Ray Lamontagne.
Who opens for Ray LaMontagne?
Kacy & Clayton, a Canadian folk duo.
Where does Ray LaMontagne live?
He lives in a farmhouse, a 103-acre farm in Ashfield, Massachusetts built-in 1830
How much is Ray LaMontagne worth?
Ray has an estimated net worth of $6 million
What nationality is Ray LaMontagne?
He is American.
How do you say Ray LaMontagne name?
His name is pronounced as LAH MON TANE or (/lɑːmɒnˈteɪn/)
Did Ray LaMontagne live in Nebraska?
Never.
Ray LaMontagne Jolene
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Ray LaMontagne Songs | Discography
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Year |
Song |
Album |
| 2006 |
How Come |
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Forever My Friend |
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| 2007 |
Jolene |
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Be Here Now |
Till the Sun Turns Black |
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Three More Days |
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| 2008 |
You Are the Best Thing |
Gossip in the Grain |
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Meg White |
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| 2010 |
Beg, Steal, or Borrow |
God Willin’ and the Creek Don’t Rise |
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For the Summer |
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| 2011 |
Repo Man |
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| 2014 |
Supernova |
Supernova |
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Drive-In Movies |
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She’s the One |
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| 2016 |
Hey, No Pressure |
Ouroboros |
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The Changing Man/While It Still Beats |
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| 2018 |
Such a Simple Thing |
Part of the Light |
Ray LaMontagne You Are The Best Thing
You Are the Best Thing is the lead single of Ray LaMontagne’s album, Gossip in the Grain. The song was released on August 26, 2008, by Stone Dwarf Music, LLC.
The song is currently his only single to chart on the Billboard Hot 100, reaching number 90 and hit number five on Billboard’s Adult Alternative Songs chart.
Things ain’t been going my way
You now I need you here
You clear my mind all the time
The way you move me, it’s crazy
It’s like you see right through me
And make it easier
Believe me, you don’t even have to try
You are the best thing
(You’re the best thing)
You are the best thing
(You’re the best thing, baby)
You are the best thing
(You’re the best thing, ooh)
Ever happened to me
We’ve come a long way
And, baby
You know I hope and I pray
That you believe me
When I say this love will never fade away
You are the best thing
(You’re the best thing)
You are the best thing
(You’re the best thing, baby)
You are the best thing
(You’re the best thing, ooh)
Ever happened to me
To come on up promising like a spring, to walk on out the door
Our words are strong and our hearts are kind
Let me tell you just exactly what’s on my mind
(You’re the best thing)
You are the best thing
(You’re the best thing, baby)
You are the best thing
(You’re the best thing, ooh)
Ever happened to me
(You’re the best thing)
You are the best thing
(You’re the best thing, baby)
You are the best thing
(You’re the best thing, ooh)
Ever happened to me
(You are the best thing)
Yeah, yeah, yeah
(You are the best thing)
(That ever happened to me)