RANDY TRAVIS MARKING 25TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION WITH CONCERT TOUR ACROSS NORTH AMERICA

Legendary singer kicking off performances starting on Feb. 10

Nashville, TN (January 31, 2012) -- Randy Travis, seven-time Grammy award winner and country music superstar, is gearing up to launch his 2012 concert tour in celebration of his silver anniversary with a kick-off performance on February 10th in Grand Ronde, Oregon at Spirit Mountain Casino with additional shows spanning the U.S. and Canada. Known as one of the music industry’s top-selling and most renowned artists, Travis is announcing, at this time, more than 30 cities with early stops to include Boise, Denver, Fort Worth and many others, plus Calgary. Fans can expect several more shows to be added to this year’s performance schedule.

In June 2011, the Grand Ole Opry member marked the official beginning of his 25th year in the industry with the Warner Bros. Records release of theAnniversary Celebration album. Among the musical masterpieces on the 17-track CD are a combination of originals and Travis favorites such as More Life,Road to Surrender, He Walked on Water andForever and Ever, Amen. It features a powerful lineup of guest artists, including Brad Paisley, Kenny Chesney, Kris Kristofferson, Carrie Underwood, George Jones, Zac Brown Band, Lorrie Morgan, Jamey Johnson and more. In May 2011, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® released the 11-track CD,Randy Travis, which benefitted the national Wounded Warriors Project.

A chart-topping icon with multi-platinum albums and more than 40 appearances in television and film, Randy Travis has maintained a sense of integrity that has touched and inspired many throughout his stellar career. When reflecting on milestones of his quarter-century in the music business, Travis says, "I'm surprised at how fast the first 25 years have gone by. It feels like only five." As for the upcoming tour, "there's no better feeling than being on stage and the connection with a live audience."

For more information on the tour and CD, please visit: www.randytravis.com.