Ricky Van Shelton is an American country music artist known for his traditional honky-tonk style with a smooth baritone vocal delivery. Active primarily in the late 1980s and early 1990s, he released multiple chart-topping singles including "Somebody Lied" and "Keep It Between the Lines". His fusion of contemporary and traditional elements helped modernize the genre and brought country music to a wider audience. Despite his retirement in 2006, Shelton's influence remains significant in the country music scene.