Troy Gentry

According to a press release, the honor "is presented to songwriters who have distinctly and profoundly influenced the entertainment industry."

There are many -- too many -- country stars who have had cancer or have been personally affected by it in some way.

Remembering some of the duo's major career milestones ...

The duo often cut outside tracks, but Gentry has co-writing credits on eight of their songs.

May the rest in peace ...

These country couples know the meaning of "'til death do us part."

“You don’t throw something away that’s perfect," Angie Gentry shares of the decision.

Shelton performed the song, which he wrote and Miranda Lambert cut, during the C'Ya on the Flipside benefit concert, for the Troy Gentry Foundation.

Troy and Angie Gentry's marriage began in paradise -- Maui, Hawaii, to be exact -- on Dec. 14, 1999.

The singer tied the knot on Dec. 14, 1999.