Ricky Lynn Gregg (born August 22, 1961 in Henderson, Texas[1][2][3]) is a country music artist of Native American descent.[2] Active between the years of 1993 and 2001, he has recorded three studio albums: two on Liberty Records (1993's Ricky Lynn Gregg and 1994's Get a Little Closer) and one on Row Music Group (2001's Careful What You Wish For). His first two albums produced three hit singles on the Billboard country music charts, including the #36-peaking "If I Had a Cheatin' Heart". Ricky Lynn Gregg grew up in Longview, Texas, and began singing in the church at a very early age. His earliest influences were gospel and country. By 1992, Gregg was performing as a solo singer; the same year, he signed to Liberty Records and released his eponymous debut album.[1] The album produced several minor hits, including the Top 40 single "If I Had a Cheatin' Heart", a cover of a Mel Street song.[1][2] In 1993, Billboard ranked him at #4 on their list of Top New Country Artists of the Year.[1]