LINEUP ANNOUNCED: ‘A TEXAS HEROES & FRIENDS TRIBUTE TO RANDY TRAVIS'

CLAY WALKER, CODY JINKS, JOE NICHOLS, NEAL MCCOY, WAR HIPPIES, JAMES DUPRE, BRAXTON KEITH, JACOB TOLLIVER, WHEY JENNINGS, CASEY CHESNUTT, GARRETT MILES AND THE ORIGINAL RANDY TRAVIS BAND LEAD LINEUP FOR ‘A TEXAS HEROES & FRIENDS TRIBUTE TO RANDY TRAVIS’ ON NOVEMBER 15

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2023, AT 7:00 P.M. AT TEXAS TRUST CU THEATRE

Portion of Proceeds to Benefit the Randy Travis Foundation

TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW!

The first portion of the lineup for ‘A Texas Heroes & Friends Tribute to Randy Travis’ has been announced! Clay Walker, Cody Jinks, Joe Nichols, Neal McCoy, War Hippies, Braxton Keith, Jacob Tolliver, Whey Jennings, Casey Chesnutt, Garrett Miles and the Original Randy Travis Band will pay tribute to Country Music Hall of Fame legend Randy Travis. The tribute show is coming to Texas Trust CU Theatre in Grand Prairie, Texas on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at 7 p.m. Tickets are on sale now at the Texas Trust CU Theatre box office as well as AXS.com and randytravis.com. Additional special guests will be announced soon.

Texas is a state that has been close to Randy Travis’ heart since he was a boy, learning about the Cowboy lifestyle from his father in rural North Carolina. Getting started in country music, he always had a special connection with Texas fans and primarily resided in nearby New Mexico in the ‘90s. In the 2010s, Randy and his wife, Mary, moved to a ranch in the larger Dallas-Fort Worth area where they now call home and have had a deep rooted relationship with the Lone Star State, its culture and its music ever since. Texas has had an integral role in the Country Music Hall of Fame member’s recovery since his 2013 stroke, providing a safe and supportive haven within the thriving Texas music scene.

The night will be filled with many of Randy’s twenty-three global # 1 hits being performed live by some of his musical ‘Heroes and Friends’ specifically from or greatly associated with Texas and its’ incredible music scene. A portion of the proceeds from the evening will be donated to the Randy Travis Foundation. The foundation is focused on stroke and aphasia awareness and supporting music education in schools. The evening is presented by Outback Presents and AEG Presents in association with Ontourage Management.

COUNTRY LEGEND, RANDY TRAVIS, HELPS MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC. LAUNCH A COUNTRY RADIO STATION IN NASHVILLE

 

At 10:00 am. CT yesterday with one flip of a switch by country icon Randy Travis, Midwest Communication’s CHR Station, Hot 106.7, was transformed to “Y’all 106.7.” The first song to air on this new 80’s and 90’s-based country format was none other than Travis’ very own “Forever and Ever, Amen.”

Country Music Hall of Fame and Grand Ole Opry member, Randy Travis - an artist with over 25 million albums sold and combined total of 22 ACM, CMA and Grammy awards - was in the “Y’all 106.7” studio with Brand Manager Ron Allen to kick off the new format.

Representing Midwest Communications ownership family, Mary Kay Wright said, “Nashville is a market already rich in great country programming, but we feel that this unique 80’s and 90’s-based format will bring country listeners an exciting new option. It’s such an honor to have Randy Travis as part of our Y’all 106.7 launch. He isn’t just a top artist from the 80’s, he helped define the best of what country music was then and still is today.”

Ron Allen, Brand Manager for Nashville’s 96.3 JACK-fm, will add programming responsibilities for the new brand. Ron has served as Midwest Communications DUKE FM Format Captain (Classic Country), and has launched and programmed several country stations over the course of his career.

Allen said, “We fully appreciate that the country format in Nashville is crowded, but we believe there is still an opportunity to serve the community and be successful in this lane.”

Regarding the format change, as a personal note, Ms. Wright also shared that “Today is a little bittersweet for our family. Midwest Communications CEO and founder, Duke Wright, who recently passed away, was a huge fan of Randy Travis. ‘Forever and Ever, Amen’ was one of his all-time favorites. He would have been thrilled that Randy helped kick off Y’all 106.7.”

COUNTRY MUSIC ICON RANDY TRAVIS INDUCTED INTO LOUISIANA MUSIC HALL OF FAME

Country music legend Randy Travis has been inducted into the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame (LMHOF), adding yet another accolade to his extraordinary list of career achievements.

Travis was officially inducted by LMHOF President Mike Shepard during a special ceremony on May 27, 2023 as part of the Cajun Country Jam’s Memorial Day Festival in Denham Springs, Louisiana. The country icon recorded his first studio recordings under the name “Randy Ray” at Paula Records in Shreveport, La. Travis joins a “sacred group” of LMHOF inductees that includes Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Louis Armstrong, Lucinda Wiliams, Buddy Guy, Little Richard, Fats Domino, Tim McGraw and countless others.

“Over the years Randy Travis has made many stops and new fans along the way in the great state of Louisiana," said Cajun Country Jam promoter Scott Innes, adding, “we are delighted and honored to have had Randy on our stage!”

The Louisiana Music Hall Of Fame was formed to preserve and present the heritage of the music and the music business of the State of Louisiana by honoring achievement in talent, performance, writing and technical and business aspects of the industry; providing educational materials and educational assistance on Louisiana Music and Artists to libraries, schools and other interested parties, and, additionally, to perpetuate the music and music business of Louisiana and its legacy of excellence by presenting and aiding selected new talent.

Inductees are considered from artists and music business men and women who have contributed by deed and talent to create the outstanding music of the State of Louisiana and are selected for the LMHOF or Regional Halls in three categories: Native Artists (born in Louisiana), In-residence Artists (live or lived in Louisiana) and Contributing Artists (contributed greatly to the Louisiana musical business or influence).

DRIVEN BY FAN DEMAND, RANDY TRAVIS' “MORE LIFE” DOCUMENTARY TO BE PREMIERED ON YOUTUBE IN 7-PART SERIES AND AVAILABLE ON iTUNES

Randy Travis' "More Life" documentary was so highly praised when it premiered on Circle Network that the fans demanded more ways to view it. Travis, Warner Music Nashville and YouTube have teamed up to bring the critically acclaimed film to the platform in a seven-part series beginning today and rolling out every two weeks until July 7. Be sure to subscribe to the Country Music Hall of Famer’s YouTube channel to catch every episode. Additionally, the full documentary is now available for purchase on iTunes. Both links here: https://wmna.sh/morelife.

"More Life" started as an intimate concert special in 2011 to honor the 25th anniversary of Randy Travis’ iconic album Storms of Life. However, many didn't know how important this documentary would become. As the film was being finalized in 2013, Randy unexpectedly became ill and suffered a massive stroke, making him unable to perform and severely limiting his speech due to aphasia. The film touches on his storied career, envelopes the final professionally filmed live performance from the man and inspires with his story of healing, redemption and faith. It was directed and produced by Shaun Silva and Tacklebox Films with WMN’s Shane Tarleton and Mike Dupree serving as executive producers.

"More Life" YouTube Release Schedule:

Episode 1 - April 14
Episode 2 - April 28
Episode 3 - May 12
Episode 4 - May 26
Episode 5 - June 9
Episode 6 - June 23
Episode 7 - July 7

Music of Randy Travis Tour Dates

May 14 - Jim Thorpe, Pa. - Penn’s Peak
June 3 - Renfro Valley, Ky. - New Barn Theatre Renfro Valley Entertainment Center
June 4 - Kettering, Ohio - Fraze Pavilion for the Performing Arts
June 5 - Des Plaines, Ill. - Des Plaines Theatre
Aug. 27 - Des Moines, Iowa - Hoyt Sherman Place
Aug. 28 - Mitchell, S.D. - Corn Palace

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20 AT 8:30PM ET - RANDY TRAVIS' DOCUMENTARY "MORE LIFE" TO PREMIERE ON CIRCLE NETWORK

Award-winning Circle Network announced today that it is set to premiere "More Life," a documentary on multi-award-winning artist Randy Travis featuring many of his last recorded performances, on Thursday, February 10 at 8:30 PM ET. Made available to viewers for the first time ever, More Life will air following the season two premiere of “Upstream with Elizabeth Cook,” where Elizabeth joins Randy and his wife Mary at their home in Texas for a day of fishing.

In 2011, "More Life" started as an intimate concert special honoring the 25th anniversary of Randy's iconic album Storms of Life. However many didn't know how important this documentary would become. As the film was being finalized in 2013, Randy unexpectedly became ill and suffered a massive stroke, making him unable to perform and severely limiting his speech.

"Though this documentary began as a 25th Anniversary special, it quickly pivoted into a chronicled celebration of life’s setups and setbacks, after my massive stroke in 2013. The planned few months of composing, turned into 10 years—Mary and I thank the perseverance and patience of the wonderful team that waited and believed in it until completion...the ones that care and protect the legacy of my music,” said Travis.

He continues, “With the colorful life I've lived and four rollercoaster decades in the music and movie industry, there are infinite stories to tell in a finite timeframe. As I watch and listen to the cadence of kind words, special memories, and well-wishes from friends and colleagues, captured in the documentary, I am reminded of the blessed life God has given me. I appreciate those who gave ‘More Love' along the way, and the fans that continue to shed ‘More Light' along my path. There aren’t words that express the gratitude I have for the ones that came along when the day was dim, the future unknown…that gave me ‘More Life’.” With excitement, Travis closes with this, “Not feeling is final…and, I’m feeling great! Enjoy!"

"More Life" has grown beyond its initial vision and has become a celebration of Randy's legacy. The documentary will also feature a special duet performance with Travis and country artist Josh Turner who appeared on Travis’ 25th anniversary album.

Teresa George, VP of Strategic Partnerships at Circle Network, adds “Randy Travis’ light has shined brightly over this town ever since he stepped into the music scene. We are honored to have a part in sharing this inspiring story of his courage, kindness and talent with the world.”

“Randy Travis is the cornerstone of Warner Music Nashville, and we are both honored and humbled to share 'More Life' with the world,” said Shane Tarleton, EVP of Artist Development at Warner Music Nashville. “We’ve been in production for over a decade on this documentary which shines a light on the passion that still drives one of the most important voices in modern country music history.”

Leading into the documentary will be the season two premiere of Circle’s original series “Upstream with Elizabeth Cook.” For this episode, Elizabeth travels to country music legend Randy Travis’ home in Texas where she joined him and his wife Mary to fish. Elizabeth is given a tour of the ranch where longhorn, buffalo, and show horses reside. Elizabeth’s love and respect for Randy makes for an incredibly heart-warming show.

"More Life" and “Upstream with Elizabeth Cook” will air Thursday, February 10 beginning at 8 PM ET.

"More Life" is directed and produced by Shaun Silva. Shane Tarleton and Mike Dupree serve as executive producers along with Tacklebox Films.

“Upstream with Elizabeth Cook” is produced by OEG Productions with Martin Fischer as Executive Producer and Kathryn Russ as director/producer.

Circle is a joint venture between Opry Entertainment Group, a subsidiary of Ryman Hospitality Properties, and Gray Television. For more schedule and program details, visit www.circleallaccess.com.

Circle’s Day of Randy Travis will begin on Thursday, February 10 at 4:30pm ET and will end at 10:00 PM ET after the documentary airs. Additional programming for the day will include:

4:30 PM - 5:00 PM ET: Jesus Calling – “Faith to Achieve the Impossible”

Description: Country superstar Randy Travis and his wife Mary share how through the ups and downs, they’ve achieved the impossible; thanks to the love of God and faith of their family. Includes a special tribute to the beloved Charlie Daniels.

5:00 PM -6:00 PM ET:  Gaither Gospel Hour – “Randy Travis: Worship & Faith”

Description: The unmistakable voice of seven-time GRAMMY winner Randy Travis has helped define country music. The iconic performer, who has garnered eight Platinum albums and brought us more than 50 hit singles, has recorded a timeless collection of country and gospel classics entitled Worship & Faith. Featuring “Peace in the Valley,” “I’ll Fly Away,” “Just a Closer Walk with Thee” and more, this treasury showcases the honest renditions and heartfelt performances that have made him a country music legend.

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM ET: Hee Haw - "Mel Tillis, Randy Travis, Judy Rodman, Danny White"

Description: Special Guests: Mel Tillis, Randy Travis, Judy Rodman, Danny White

7:00 PM -7:30 PM ET: Opry Rewind – “Fan Favs”

Description: This week’s OPRY REWIND hosted by Chris Young features Fan Favorites. From the Opry Archives we see clips from artists at Fan Fair and fans at CMA Fest. Artists share details about things Fans give them, Heartfelt Fan stories and some Crazy things Fans do. Performances by Randy Travis and Carrie Underwood.

7:30 PM - 8:00 PM ET: Better Half - "Randy Travis / Mary Travis"

Description: This episode of Better Half features Mary Travis, wife of legendary Country Artist Randy Travis. It’s a story with highs and lows and lots of love. In 2013, Randy had a major stroke and it appeared the country star might not make it, but with a fighter like Mary by his side, he pulled through and now enjoys life on their Texas ranch.

8:00 PM - 8:30 PM ET:  Upstream – “Randy Travis” (Season 2 Premiere)

Description: This week on Upstream with Elizabeth Cook our host travels to Texas to the home of Country Music Legend Randy Travis and his wife Mary to fish. Elizabeth is given a tour of the 350-acre ranch where steer, buffalo and show horses reside. Elizabeth’s love and respect for Randy makes for an incredibly heart-warming show.

8:30 PM -10:00 PM ET: "More Life" (Premiere)

Description: A documentary on multi-award-winning artist Randy Travis featuring many of his last recorded performances, originally filmed to honor the 25th anniversary of Randy’s iconic album Storms of Life.

RANDY TRAVIS TO RELEASE AN OLD TIME CHRISTMAS (DELUXE EDITION) FEATURING THREE NEVER-BEFORE-RELEASED SONGS ON NOVEMBER 19

TRAVIS WILL CELEBRATE 35TH ANNIVERSARY AS A GRAND OLE OPRY MEMBER ON DECEMBER 11

Randy Travis will release a deluxe edition of his classic Christmas album An Old Time Christmas on November 19 featuring three never-before-released songs. The album, originally released in 1989, is certified Gold by the RIAA and is the first Christmas record Travis ever released, kicking off his longtime association with the Holiday season. The Country Music Hall of Fame member has had countless songs become Christmas standards and has been featured in movie classics like "Annabelle’s Wish" and "A Holiday to Remember." An Old Time Christmas (Deluxe Edition) will be available for preorder on November 12 at www.RandyTravis.com.

In addition to the album release, Travis will celebrate his 35th Anniversary as a member of the Grand Ole Opry with a special appearance on December 11. The Opry’s lineup for that evening’s show includes Jon Pardi, Old Crow Medicine Show, Carly Pearce and Don Schlitz, with more to be announced. Randy Travis was inducted as a member of the Opry on December 20, 1986 at age 27. Tickets can be purchased here.

An Old Time Christmas (Deluxe Edition) Track Listing:
1. Old Time Christmas (2021 Remaster)
2. Winter Wonderland (2021 Remaster)
3. Meet Me Under the Mistletoe (2021 Remaster)
4. White Christmas Makes Me Blue (2021 Remaster)
5. Santa Claus is Coming to Town (2021 Remaster)
6. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen (2021 Remaster)
7. Pretty Paper (2021 Remaster)
8. Oh, What a Silent Night (2021 Remaster)
9. How Do I Wrap My Heart Up for Christmas (2021 Remaster)
10. The Christmas Song (2021 Remaster)
11. Little Toy Trains (From The Vault)
12. There’s a New Kid In Town (From The Vault)
13. White Christmas (From The Vault)

CMT TO HONOR THE LEGENDARY RANDY TRAVIS WITH "ARTIST OF A LIFETIME" AWARD AT THE 2021 "CMT ARTIST OF THE YEAR" CELEBRATION

2021 “CMT Artists of the Year” airing LIVE from Nashville on Wednesday, October 13th at 9p/8c

CMT today announced country music legend Randy Travis will be honored with the “Artist of a Lifetime” award presented by The Ram Truck Brand at this year’s “CMT Artists of the Year” event. Travis will join the illustrious ranks alongside previous “Lifetime” honorees including Reba McEntire (2019), Loretta Lynn (2018), Shania Twain (2016), Kenny Rogers (2015) and Merle Haggard (2014). The 2021 “CMT Artists of the Year” celebration will air LIVE from Nashville’s Schermerhorn Symphony Center on Wednesday, October 13 at 9p/8c on CMT. The award comes as Travis celebrates 35 years of his debut album, Storms of Life, with Friday's release of a deluxe edition offering three never-before-heard songs and remastered versions of the ten iconic original tracks.

"To think you receive a Lifetime Achievement award for sharing your heart with the world through music is really beyond words of gratitude. CMT has been so good to me throughout my career and I'm happy they believe I gave something in return. I'm blessed and most thankful," shared Randy Travis.

“It is a privilege to announce Randy Travis as the recipient of this year’s CMT Artist of a Lifetime award. His historic career encompassing multiple genres illuminates his extraordinary talent, determination, and lasting influence on country music and beyond,” said Leslie Fram, Senior Vice President, Music & Talent, CMT. “Randy’s unmistakable, traditional country sound has shaped multiple generations and we’re honored to celebrate this deserved lifetime honor with him.”

The 90-minute special returns to its original format after adapting last year to honor some of the most vital and inspirational Americans on the frontlines of the pandemic. Travis will join the live show alongside previously announced 2021 honorees Chris Stapleton, Gabby Barrett, Kane Brown, Kelsea Ballerini and Luke Combs alongside recently-announced “Breakthrough Artist of the Year” Mickey Guyton. The 2021 “CMT Artists of the Year” ceremony will feature never-before-seen performances and collaborations, with special guests, performers and presenters to be announced in the coming weeks.

Travis has had a storied history with CMT, including headlining an unforgettable episode of CMT’s critically acclaimed music series “CMT Crossroads” in 2012 with Avett Brothers, which was also nominated for a CMT Music Award that same year. He additionally appeared in “CMT Cross Country'' alongside Josh Turner and served as a mentor for CMT’s talent search “Music City Madness” in 2008.

The 2021 “CMT Artists of the Year” is executive produced by CMT’s Margaret Comeaux, Switched On Entertainment’s John Hamlin and Amy Lin Johnson. The Executives in Charge of Production are Jackie Barba and Heather D. Graffagnino. Leslie Fram is Executive in Charge of Talent; Shanna Strassberg is Talent Producer.

RANDY TRAVIS RELEASES REMASTER OF HISTORIC MULTI-PLATINUM DEBUT ALBUM STORMS OF LIFE (35TH ANNIVERSARY DELUXE EDITION) WITH NEVER-BEFORE-HEARD SONGS

Seven-time GRAMMY-winner and Country Music Hall of Fame member, Randy Travis, is bringing true country music back again with the remastered version of his multi-platinum debut album Storms Of Life (35th Anniversary Deluxe Edition). 35 years after he turned the genre around with his authentic story-telling and unique baritone, the country music legend brings fans these iconic songs better than ever. Along with “Diggin’ Up Bones” and “On The Other Hand”, which originally catapulted to No. 1 on the charts in 1986, this remastering of one of the all-time great debut albums also includes three previously unreleased songs from The Vault. 

Listen to “Storms Of Life (35th Anniversary Deluxe Edition)” here.

The masterful Bernie Taupin, Songwriters Hall of Fame member and lyricist on nearly all of Elton John's catalog of hits, penned the liner notes for the re-issue with a summation only a fellow gifted creative could so fittingly put into words:

"It’s an anomaly in any genre of music to create the perfect album. Oh, it happens, but inevitably it can be marred by that one track that makes you think ‘Dang, if only they’d left that one out.' Hank Williams didn’t make long players per se, but over the decades since Luke the Drifter cranked out cuts of genuine genius, there has been an illustrious handful who have not only carved out country classics, but have been driven to greatness by voices hand picked by God. They are few and far between, but Randy Travis and his perfect gem Storms of Life stands on the shoulders of giants."

"Ain't No Use," "The Wall" and "Carryin’ Fire" were recorded 1985, but never found a place on the original 10-song album. Now, Travis' signature sound rings as true and clear as ever on these never-before-released songs, finally finding their place among his chart-topping hits. Country music fans originally embraced this now historic album 35 years ago, and fans around the world are still captivated with Travis as one of the genre’s kings. His presence on social media continues to flourish, with his TikTok following climbing past 2 million, while his one-of-a-kind voice still garners millions of streams weekly around the world - even while still silenced by his massive 2013 stroke.

Storms of Life (35th Anniversary Deluxe Edition) Track Listing:

1. “On the Other Hand (2021 Remaster)” [Paul Overstreet, Don Schlitz]
2. “The Storms of Life (2021 Remaster)” [Max D. Barnes, Troy Seals]
3. “My Heart Cracked (But It Did Not Break) [2021 Remaster]” (Ronny Scaife, Don Singleton, Phil Thomas)
4. “Diggin’ Up Bones (2021 Remaster)” [Al Gore, Paul Overstreet, Nat Stuckey]
5. “No Place Like Home (2021 Remaster)” [Paul Overstreet]
6. “1982 (2021 Remaster)” [Buddy Blackmon, Vip Vipperman]
7. “Send My Body (2021 Remaster)” [Randy Travis]
8. “Messin’ With My Mind (2021 Remaster)” [Joseph Allen, Charlie Williams]
9. “Reasons I Cheat (2021 Remaster)” [Randy Travis]
10. “There’ll Always Be a Honky Tonk Somewhere (2021 Remaster)” [Steve Clark, Johnny MacRae]
11. “Carryin’ Fire (From The Vault)” [Red Lane, Jim Ray, Sam Beck]
12. “Ain’t No Use (From The Vault)” [Randy Travis, John Lindley]
13. “The Wall (From The Vault)” [Lee Fry, Jim Sales, Phil Thomas]

*All tracks produced by Kyle Lehning, except “On The Other Hand” and “Reasons I Cheat” produced by Lehning and Keith Stegall.

RANDY TRAVIS RELEASES NEWLY REMASTERED VERSION OF CHART-TOPPING SINGLE “DIGGIN’ UP BONES”

Pre-Order "Storms of Life" 35th Anniversary Edition Album 

One of the most influential country artists of all time, Randy Travis, is bringing back his chart-topping hit like it's never been heard before with "Diggin’ Up Bones (2021 Remaster).” Originally written in 1983 by Paul Overstreet, Nat Stuckey and Al Gore, and released in 1986, this song's traditional country sound established a standard for the seven-time GRAMMY winner's storied career. This remastered hit can be found on Travis’ upcoming Storms Of Life (35th Anniversary Deluxe Version) due out on September 24, with three previously unreleased songs from The Vault. 

“I love the timeless lyrics and the traditional country instruments, like steel guitar, banjo, piano, fiddle. It was music I believed in, that told a story I wanted to share,” said Randy Travis of his 1986 debut album.

Travis’ undeniability is as prevalent as ever with the remastering of this No. 1 hit and genre-defining debut album, the first country record ever to go Triple-Platinum. 35 years later, fans around the world continue to embrace Travis as one of country music’s kings. His presence on social media is continuing to flourish, with his TikTok following climbing past 2 million, while his beautiful baritone continues to garnish millions of streams weekly around the world.

Storms of Life (35th Anniversary Deluxe Edition) Track Listing:

1. "On the Other Hand (2021 Remaster)" [Paul Overstreet, Don Schlitz]
2. "The Storms of Life (2021 Remaster)" [Max D. Barnes, Troy Seals]
3. "My Heart Cracked (But It Did Not Break) [2021 Remaster]" (Ronny Scaife, Don Singleton, Phil Thomas)
4. "Diggin’ Up Bones (2021 Remaster)" [Al Gore, Paul Overstreet, Nat Stuckey]
5. "No Place Like Home (2021 Remaster)" [Paul Overstreet]
6. "1982 (2021 Remaster)" [Buddy Blackmon, Vip Vipperman]
7. "Send My Body (2021 Remaster)" [Randy Travis]
8. "Messin’ With My Mind (2021 Remaster)" [Joseph Allen, Charlie Williams]
9. "Reasons I Cheat (2021 Remaster)" [Randy Travis]
10. "There’ll Always Be a Honky Tonk Somewhere (2021 Remaster)" [Steve Clark, Johnny MacRae]
11. "Carryin’ Fire (From The Vault)" [Red Lane, Jim Ray, Sam Beck]
12. "Ain’t No Use (From The Vault)" [Randy Travis, John Lindley]
13. "The Wall (From The Vault)" [Lee Fry, Jim Sales, Phil Thomas]
*All tracks produced by Kyle Lehning, except "On The Other Hand" and "Reasons I Cheat" produced by Lehning and Keith Stegall.

RANDY TRAVIS’ “FOOL’S LOVE AFFAIR” SURPASSES 1 MILLION STREAMS IN ONE WEEK, GOES VIRAL ON TIKTOK

Country Music Icon Featured By NBC's Today, Bobby Bones And The New York Times

Last week, country music icon Randy Travis released his first single since his stroke in 2013. “Fool’s Love Affair,” a never before heard song, quickly garnered attention from some of the biggest media outlets including Billboard, The New York Times and Rolling Stone as well as reaching over 1 million streams on digital platforms. Travis and his wife Mary also appeared on NBC’s TODAY with Hoda and Jenna this morning. Download and stream the song here. This week, the music legend joined the viral app TikTok and has four million views on his first video in less than two days.

The New York Times describes “Fool’s Love Affair” as “a reassuringly sturdy jolt of traditionalism.”

Well-known morning show host Bobby Bones highlighted the song in last week’s Bobbycast.

Taste of Country described Randy as “the epitome of what country music should sound like.”

“This, my friends, is what Real Country Music sounds like.” - Robert K. Oermann, Music Row Magazine

Billboard says, “the tone is rich and reedy, the delivery is steady and understated, and the emotion is convincingly resigned.”

The Tennessean called the song “a classic ballad tinged with steel guitar and carried by the warm croon that sold millions of albums and helped shape a generation of country stars to come.”

“Fool’s Love Affair” not only is the first new Randy Travis music in years, but it also marked the 35th Anniversary of his first radio single “On The Other Hand.” Originally recorded as a demo, the song sat in storage until one of the writers, Charlie Monk (who wrote the song with Milton Brown and Keith Stegall) rediscovered it and sent it to Travis and his longtime producer Kyle Lehning. This release was long awaited by country music fans and artists who credit him as musical inspiration. In addition, country radio across the country and around the world truly embraced the song, featuring it on release day along with commentary on Randy Travis' impact on the genre.

GAITHER MUSIC GROUP ANNOUNCES RELEASE DATE FOR RANDY TRAVIS’ “WORSHIP & FAITH” DVD ALONG WITH PRECIOUS MEMORIES ALBUM

Gaither Music Group announced- today- that they will release a compilation of worship songs and hymns from seven-time GRAMMY winner Randy Travis with an album titled Precious Memories and an accompanying DVD entitled “Worship & Faith.” Filmed in 2003 at Calvary Assembly of God in Orlando, Fla., Travis and his band performed songs including “I’ll Fly Away,” “Three Wooden Crosses” and “Just a Closer Walk With Thee” among other favorites. The newly re-packaged album includes songs such as “How Great Thou Art,” “Softly and Tenderly” and “The Unclouded Day.” The package is available for preorder now and will be released on February 21.

Travis is no stranger to Gospel music having released the smash hit “Three Wooden Crosses” in 2002. The song became his sixteenth number one single winning Song of the Year at the 2003 CMA Awards and Country Song of the Year at the 2004 Dove Awards. It was his first entry in the Top 40 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart. He has released four Gospel albums which all charted on the Billboard Country charts; with three of them also charting on the All-Genre and Christian Album Charts.

The recordings will be featured as a TV special on networks including PBS, TBN, RFD-TV, DirecTV, DISH TV, GaitherTV, FamilyNet, The Heartland Network, CTN, GMC, GMTN, Guardian, Liberty, TCT and TLN.  It will air in Canada on Vision TV, CTS, The Miracle Channel and Hope TV. The "Worship & Faith" DVD and Precious Memories CD are exclusively distributed by Capitol Christian Distribution and Universal Music and will be available throughout general market stores and the Christian marketplace in addition to Cracker Barrel Old Country Store®. The products will be available with prime positioning at online retailers including iTunes, YouTube, Pandora, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Spotify and Gaither.com.

A new feature in the February/March issue of Cowboys & Indians, titled "The Quieter Years of Randy Travis", sums up his journey since his 2013 stroke that stole his award-winning and universally-known voice. Along with author Ken Abraham, he released a memoir "Forever and Ever, Amen: A Memoir of Music, Faith and Braving the Storms of Life" in 2019 to critical acclaim and widespread success. The book can be purchased at ForeverandEverAmenBook.com. Last year the music icon also released two never-before-heard songs and joined James Dupre on the road for the Music of Randy Travis Tour.

Precious Memories Track Listing:  

1. “Blessed Assurance”
2. “How Great Thou Art”
3. “In The Garden”
4. “Softly And Tenderly”
5. “I'll Fly Away”
6. “Peace In The Valley”
7. “Precious Memories”
8. “Just A Closer Walk With Thee”
9. “The Unclouded Day”
10. “Sweet By And By”
11. “Are You Washed In The Blood?”
12. “Three Wooden Crosses”

“Worship & Faith” DVD Includes:

“Shall We Gather At The River?”
“You Are Worthy Of My Praise”
“Just A Closer Walk With Thee”
“We Fall Down”
“Will The Circle Be Unbroken?”
‘He's My Rock, My Sword, My Shield”
“Peace In The Valley”
“Sweet By And By”
“Open The Eyes Of My Heart”
“Turn Your Radio On”
“Above All”
“Love Lifted Me”
“I'll Fly Away”
“Pray For The Fish”
“Three Wooden Crosses”

RANDY TRAVIS PRESENTED ASCAP FOUNDERS AWARD BY GARTH BROOKS, CARRIE UNDERWOOD AND PAUL WILLIAMS

Monday night, at the 57th Annual ASCAP Country Music Awards, American music icon Randy Travis was presented the prestigious ASCAP Founders Award. Performing two of Travis’ biggest hits were Garth Brooks, singing “Forever and Ever, Amen,” and Carrie Underwood, singing “Promises.” The duo then joined ASCAP President and Chairman, Paul Williams, in presenting the award, which will join the top shelf of Travis’ award room alongside a Country Music Hall of Fame plaque, a Grand Ole Opry member trophy, seven GRAMMY Awards, 11 ACM statuettes, five CMA honors, 10 American Music Awards, two People’s Choice awards, eight Dove Awards and many more honors.

“This man saved country music single handedly.... I wouldn’t be standing here if it weren’t for Randy Travis," said Garth Brooks as he welcomed Randy to the stage.

“Your music became a symphony to the lives of millions,” Mary Travis said to her husband. “The songs that you left us before your stroke six-and-a-half years ago will remain the soundtrack of our lives Forever and Ever, Amen.”

These awards celebrate the songwriters and publishers of ASCAP’s most-performed country songs. Travis joins the ranks of Rodney Crowell, George Strait, Alan Jackson, Ricky Skaggs, Jackson Brown, Garth Brooks, Emmylou Harris, Tom Petty and Neil Young, among others, as a Founders Award recipient. This particular award is one of ASCAP’s highest honors, which is presented to songwriters and composers who have made significant contributions to music and inspire and influence the music community.

RANDY TRAVIS RELEASES HIS FIRST SONG IN SIX YEARS, “ONE IN A ROW”

In the midst of promoting his memoir, Forever and Ever, Amen, Randy Travis gives fans a reason to celebrate with his first music release in six years. “One In A Row”, is a song about missing someone as much as the world has missed the Country Music Hall of Fame member’s one-of-a-kind baritone since a massive stroke in 2013 affected his ability to perform. The song, penned by Buddy Jewell and Thom McHugh, was recorded years before the stroke but never widely released to audiences. It showcases Travis’ deep, velvety smooth, signature tone with the traditional country sound that has been a cornerstone of his career since 1986 when he “turned [the country] format 180 degrees from where it’s heading, back and made it bigger than it ever was” [Garth Brooks to Rolling Stone Country].

“Traditional country music was all I wanted to do -- it’s all I knew how to do.” - Randy Travis in his memoir, Forever and Ever, Amen: A Memoir of Music, Faith, and Braving the Storms of Life.



Randy’s memoir takes readers behind the music, with candid, never-before-told details, of his troubled youth full of drinking and stealing cars, a tense relationship with his father and the roller coaster ride of more than 40 years in the music and acting industry. With the help of New York Times Best-Selling Author, Ken Abraham, and Travis’ wife Mary, this memoir recounts the singer’s journey of perseverance and redemption from his early childhood memories up until the book was penned, recovering from a life-changing stroke and painful divorce, enjoying the life he was given and learning to “sing a new song.” The book can be purchased at various retailers as well as www.foreverandeveramenbook.com.

Travis will have a booth in Fan Fair X at Music City Center (Booth 142) with books for purchase and daily photo opportunities during the upcoming CMA Fest in Nashville, Tenn., as well as a book tour in select markets. For more information about Forever and Ever, Amen, the tour and Randy Travis, please visit www.RandyTravis.com.

Book Tour Dates:

May 25 - Plano, Texas - Barnes & Noble

June 6 - Nashville, Tenn. - Fan Fair X at CMA Fest
              11:00 a.m. - Meet and Greet at Randy Travis Booth

June 7 - Nashville, Tenn. - Fan Fair X at CMA Fest
              12:15 p.m. - Close Up Stage Interview
                1:15 p.m. - Meet and Greet at Jesus Calling Booth
                3:00 p.m. - Meet and Greet at Randy Travis Booth

June 8 - Nashville, Tenn.:
               1:00 p.m. - Brentwood Barnes & Noble
               4:00 p.m. - Meet and Greet at Randy Travis Booth

June 9 - Nashville, Tenn. - Fan Fair X
               11:00 a.m. - Meet and Greet at Randy Travis Booth

July 14 - Fort Worth, Texas - Chief Records

RANDY TRAVIS ANNOUNCES LONG-AWAITED MEMOIR: FOREVER AND EVER, AMEN

Cover of Book Revealed by People.com, On Sale May 14

Thomas Nelson, a division of HarperCollins, announced the cover for the upcoming memoir by country music legend Randy Travis today in an exclusive with People.com. The book is available now for preorder on Amazon and other retailers.

In his long-awaited memoir, Forever and Ever, Amen: A Memoir of Music, Faith, and Braving the Storms of Life, Travis opens up for the first time, sharing the deeply personal stories of his life. From a troubled, working-class childhood in North Carolina to the Country Music Hall of Fame; from a broken marriage to a miraculous daily recovery from viral cardiomyopathy, flatlining, massive stroke and coma, Travis, with the help of best-selling author Ken Abraham, tells his story of perseverance and redemption from start to finish.

“I didn’t really feel I had a book to write until I stood on the distant shore and looked back over the ripples my life has made—on myself and on others. My songs were the stories of my life and I learned from those who listened, they were theirs too—my fans inspired me and continue to do so,” said Randy Travis.

With candid, never-before-told details, Travis recounts his troubled youth full of drinking and stealing cars, a tense relationship with his father, and the rollercoaster ride of more than 40 years in the music and acting industry. He also shares the highs that came after playing “Forever and Ever, Amen” for the first time; having 18 number one hits and selling more than 25 million albums; and most importantly, the faith that has seen him through all of it.

“I learned a lot about myself going back through the chronicles of my past.  In my waning years of ability I have a clearer picture of the past. It’s an interesting game of patience to sit and wait for the clocks of time to expose so much,” lamented Travis. “As the candle burns, it is time to share the history that made me who I am, tell the backstory to some of my songs, give insight to the challenges I faced, and reflect on the blessings through it all.”

For more information about Forever and Ever, Amen and Randy Travis, please visit www.RandyTravis.com

HELPING A HERO HONORS RANDY TRAVIS WITH LEE GREENWOOD AWARD AT CONCERT IN HOUSTON

Performances by Scooter Brown Band, Tate Stevens, Gavin DeGraw, Lee Greenwood and More

Top row: Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, Chairman of the Board David Balat, PR Chair Jennifer Hammond, Tate Stevens, Nicole C. Mullen, Lee Greenwood, Scooter Brown, Secretary Karen Roan, board member Hon. Chris Daniel and Chairman Emeritus Meredith Iler

Bottom row: Audit Chair LTC E.A. "Buddy" Grantham, Randy Travis and Vice Chairman of the Board Sunil "Sunny" Sharma

Photo courtesy of Helping A Hero

Country Music Hall of Fame member Randy Travis was honored with the Lee Greenwood Award by the 501(c)3 organization, Helping A Hero, at their Lee Greenwood & Friends concert in Houston on Monday. The concert celebrated Christmas and patriotism while honoring and raising money to build homes for wounded warriors.

The event was held at Houston Baptist University on Monday evening. The reception and silent auction was followed by the concert program, featuring performances by special guests and awards; Scooter Brown Band sang songs from their album American Son including the title track, Tate Stevens performed his acclaimed song “Ordinary Angels” among others, Gavin DeGraw performed many of his hits including the fitting “Soldier” and Lee Greenwood wowed the crowd with a rendition of his iconic “God Bless the USA.” SSG Shilo Harris, a retired military veteran, received the Pillar Award. Honorary Co-Chairs of the event were the Honorable and Mrs. Ted Cruz and the Honorable Adrian Garcia.

“Randy Travis has done so much for our troops over the years having done five USO tours and otherwise entertaining and honoring them in a variety of ways. We are thrilled to be able to recognize him for his continued efforts and salute his enormous talents,” said Meredith Iler, Chairman Emeritus of Helping A Hero.

“As a combat veteran, it means the world to me that Helping A Hero is serving veterans who have sacrificed for our freedom. Tonight was a celebration of decades of music, with various genres represented - we were glad to be a part of it,” said Scooter Brown.

RANDY TRAVIS ANNOUNCES DIGGIN’ UP SONGS NEW MUSIC SPOTLIGHT

FEATURING SONGS HAND-PICKED BY THE ICON HIMSELF FROM KANE BROWN, BRETT ELDREDGE, WALKER HAYES, LUKE COMBS AND LAUREN ALAINA

Country Music Hall of Fame member Randy Travis has long since marked his spot in music history as one of the truly timeless country icons. Now, he is putting his years of experience and golden ear to good use by shining a spotlight on new music he believes in and enjoys listening to. Diggin’ Up Songs new music spotlight is a multi-faceted digital campaign across Spotify, Twitter, Facebook and RandyTravis.com highlighting music curated by Randy Travis himself. The direct Spotify playlist can be accessed HERE.

“Though Randy may not be able to perform right now, his love and affinity for music stands strong. We like to say he is ‘singing a new song’ and spending his time giving back to the community and supporting fellow artists -- streaming is a great new outlet to do just that,” said wife Mary Davis-Travis.

New songs will be added every two weeks, by Randy, and the first round was released today. In no particular order they include:

“Heaven” by Kane Brown

“The Long Way” by Brett Eldredge

“You Broke Up With Me” by Walker Hayes

“One Number Away” by Luke Combs

“Doin’ Fine” by Lauren Alaina

CHARLES ESTEN ADDED TO LINEUP FOR 1 NIGHT. 1 PLACE. 1 TIME: A HEROES & FRIENDS TRIBUTE TO RANDY TRAVIS

SPECIAL GRAND OLE OPRY MOMENT TO FEATURE JEANNIE SEELY, RIDERS IN THE SKY, JOHN CONLEE, DAILEY & VINCENT, JAN HOWARD AND RUDY GATLIN DURING TONIGHT'S EVENTS

NASH Nights Live's Shawn Parr and SiriusXM's Storme Warren Tapped to Host Historic Events

CMT’s “Nashville” star, Charles Esten has been announced to join the cast of over 40 artists for the historic night paying homage to Country Music Hall of Famer Randy Travis. Grand Ole Opry members Jeannie Seely, Riders in the Sky, John Conlee, Dailey & Vincent, Jan Howard and Rudy Gatlin will come together for a tribute of their own as fellow Grand Ole Opry members. The event is tonight at 7 p.m. at Bridgestone Arena and tickets can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com.

The event, titled 1 Night. 1 Place. 1 Time: A Heroes and Friends Tribute to Randy Travis, will also feature performances from over 40 artists including Garth Brooks, Alabama, Rodney Atkins, Kane Brown, Mark Chesnutt, James Dupre, Jeff Foxworthy, Montgomery Gentry, Ben Haggard, Chris Janson, Jamey Johnson, Alison Krauss, Neal McCoy, Scotty McCreery, William Michael Morgan, Joe Nichols, Paul Overstreet, Shane Owens, Michael Ray, Collin Raye, Ricky Skaggs, Kenny Rogers, Daryle Singletary, Michael W. Smith, The Bellamy Brothers, The Randy Travis Band, Ricky Traywick, Travis Tritt, Tanya Tucker, Josh Turner, Phil Vassar, Chuck Wicks, Wynonna, Chris Young.

“The reason we named this 1 Night. 1 Place. 1 Time is because it truly is that. The evening will not be filmed or aired on television or anywhere else. If you want to experience this amazing lineup, you’ve got to be in the audience tonight,” said producer Tony Conway of Conway Entertainment Group/Ontourage Management.

A portion of the proceeds will go to the Randy Travis Foundation; a 501(c)3 non-profit that provides support for victims of strokes and cardiovascular diseases as well as arts and entertainment education for at-risk children. For more information, visit www.randytravisfoundation.org.

In October, Randy Travis was officially inducted into The Country Music Hall of Fame. The multi-platinum country giant suffered a massive stroke in 2013 and has since made miraculous strides towards recovery. He recently sang “Amazing Grace” at his Country Music Hall of Fame induction ceremony as well as the tagline to his iconic “Forever and Ever, Amen” at the 2016 CMA Awards in November alongside numerous country legends and stars.

1 Night. 1 Place. 1 Time: A Heroes and Friends Tribute to Randy Travis is produced by Mary Travis along with Tony Conway of Conway Entertainment Group/Ontourage Management, Mike Smardak of Outback Concerts of Tennessee, Inc. who is also the promoter of the event and Kirt Webster of Webster and Associates.

GARTH BROOKS JOINS LINEUP FOR FEBRUARY 8 TRIBUTE TO RANDY TRAVIS

Tickets On Sale Now to 1 Night. 1 Place. 1 Time: A Heroes and Friends Tribute to Randy Travis

 Joining the star-studded tribute to Randy Travis on February 8, 2017, will be CMA Entertainer of the Year, Garth Brooks. Tickets for the historic night are on sale now at all Ticketmaster locations and the Bridgestone Arena Box Office.

“Mary and I are so blessed to have amazing friends all over this industry. Garth Brooks is an amazing artist who always entertains everyone in the house, I am humbled by his involvement," said Travis.

The event, titled 1 Night. 1 Place. 1 Time: A Heroes and Friends Tribute to Randy Travis, will also feature performances from over 30 artists including Alabama, Rodney Atkins, Kane Brown, Mark Chesnutt, James Dupre, Jeff Foxworthy, Montgomery Gentry, Ben Haggard, Chris Janson, Jamey Johnson, Alison Krauss, Neal McCoy, Scotty McCreery, William Michael Morgan, Joe Nichols, Paul Overstreet, Shane Owens, Michael Ray, Collin Raye, Ricky Skaggs, Kenny Rogers, Daryle Singletary, Michael W. Smith, The Bellamy Brothers, The Randy Travis Band, Ricky Traywick, Travis Tritt, Tanya Tucker, Josh Turner, Phil Vassar, Chuck Wicks, Wynonna, Chris Young with more still to be announced.

A portion of the proceeds will go to the Randy Travis Foundation; a 501(c)3 non-profit that raises money for stroke research and rehabilitation.

In October, Randy Travis was officially inducted into The Country Music Hall of Fame. The multi-platinum country giant suffered a massive stroke in 2013 and has since made miraculous strides towards recovery. He recently sang “Amazing Grace” at his Country Music Hall of Fame induction ceremony as well as the tagline to his iconic “Forever and Ever, Amen” at the 2016 CMA Awards in November alongside numerous country legends and stars.

1 Night. 1 Place. 1 Time: A Heroes and Friends Tribute to Randy Travis is produced by Mary Travis along with Tony Conway of Conway Entertainment Group /Ontourage Management , Mike Smardak of Outback Concerts of Tennessee, Inc. who is also the promoter of the event and Kirt Webster of Webster and Associates.

CHRIS YOUNG, CHUCK WICKS, DARYLE SINGLETARY, MARK CHESNUTT, PAUL OVERSTREET, SHANE OWENS AND WILLIAM MICHAEL MORGAN JOIN LINEUP FOR 1 NIGHT. 1 PLACE. 1 TIME: A HEROES AND FRIENDS TRIBUTE TO RANDY TRAVIS

Tickets to the February 8 Event On Sale Now; More Artists To Be Announced in the Coming Weeks

Photo by Robert Trachtenberg

Joining the star-studded tribute to Randy Travis on February 8, 2017, will be Chris Young, Chuck Wicks, Paul Overstreet, Shane Owens and William Michael Morgan. Tickets for the highly anticipated event are on sale now at all Ticketmaster locations and the Bridgestone Arena Box Office.

Fans in attendance will get a chance to see many “special” moments including a duet with country crooners Mark Chesnutt and Daryle Singletary.

The event, titled 1 Night. 1 Place. 1 Time: A Heroes and Friends Tribute to Randy Travis, will also feature performances from Alabama, Rodney Atkins, Kane Brown, James Dupre, Jeff Foxworthy, Montgomery Gentry, Ben Haggard, Chris Janson, Jamey Johnson, Alison Krauss, Neal McCoy, Scotty McCreery, Joe Nichols, Michael Ray, Collin Raye, Ricky Skaggs, Kenny Rogers, Michael W. Smith, The Bellamy Brothers, The Randy Travis Band, Ricky Traywick, Travis Tritt, Tanya Tucker, Josh Turner, Phil Vassar, Wynonna with more still to be announced.

A portion of the proceeds will go to the Randy Travis Foundation; a 501(c)3 non-profit that raises money for stroke research and rehabilitation.

"Randy and Mary Travis and I are extremely overwhelmed with the artists that are lending their talents for this special night. Once they found out that Randy needed help to fund the Randy Travis Foundation everyone started calling. Funds going into the foundation will help fund numerous stroke research and rehabilitation programs. This will only be one night, one time, and one place and will never happen again. Over 30 artists have confirmed so far. They will perform with Randy’s band as well as join Randy in his first public performance since his life-altering stroke. We are prepared for there not to be a dry eye in the house," said producer of the event and Travis’ manager, Tony Conway of Conway Entertainment Group/Ontourage Management.

In October, Randy Travis was officially inducted into The Country Music Hall of Fame. The multi-platinum country giant suffered a massive stroke in 2013 and has since made miraculous strides towards recovery. He recently sang “Amazing Grace” at his Country Music Hall of Fame induction ceremony as well as the tagline to his iconic “Forever and Ever, Amen” at the 2016 CMA Awards in November alongside numerous country legends and stars.

1 Night. 1 Place. 1 Time: A Heroes and Friends Tribute to Randy Travis is produced by Mary Travis along with Tony Conway of Conway Entertainment Group/Ontourage Management, Mike Smardak of Outback Concerts of Tennessee, Inc. who is also the promoter of the event and Kirt Webster of Webster and Associates.

1 NIGHT. 1 PLACE. 1 TIME.: A HEROES & FRIENDS TRIBUTE TO RANDY TRAVIS ADDS WYNONNA, JEFF FOXWORTHY, ALISON KRAUSS, BEN HAGGARD, NEAL MCCOY AND PHIL VASSAR

Tickets to the February 8 Event On Sale Now; More Artists To Be Announced in the Coming Weeks

Joining the star-studded tribute to Randy Travis on February 8, 2017, will be Wynonna, Jeff Foxworthy, Alison Krauss, Ben Haggard, Neal McCoy and Phil Vassar. Tickets for the highly anticipated event are on sale now at all Ticketmaster locations and the Bridgestone Arena Box Office.

The event, titled 1 Night. 1 Place. 1 Time: A Heroes and Friends Tribute to Randy Travis, will also feature performances from Alabama, Rodney Atkins, Kane Brown, James Dupre, Montgomery Gentry, Chris Janson, Jamey Johnson, Scotty McCreery, Joe Nichols, Michael Ray, Collin Raye, Ricky Skaggs, Kenny Rogers, Michael W. Smith, The Bellamy Brothers, The Randy Travis Band, Ricky Traywick, Travis Tritt, Tanya Tucker, Josh Turner with more still to be announced.

A portion of the proceeds will go to the Randy Travis Foundation; a 501(c)3 non-profit that raises money for stroke research and rehabilitation.

"Randy and Mary Travis and I are extremely overwhelmed with the artists that are lending their talents for this special night. Once they found out that Randy needed help to fund the Randy Travis Foundation everyone started calling. Funds going into the foundation will help fund numerous stroke research and rehabilitation programs. This will only be one night, one time, and one place and will never happen again. Almost 30 artists have confirmed so far. They will perform with Randy’s band as well as join Randy in his first public performance since his life-altering stroke. We are prepared for there not to be a dry eye in the house," said producer of the event and Travis’ manager, Tony Conway of Conway Entertainment Group/Ontourage Management.

In October, Randy Travis was officially inducted into The Country Music Hall of Fame. The multi-platinum country giant suffered a massive stroke in 2013 and has since made miraculous strides towards recovery. He recently sang “Amazing Grace” at his Country Music Hall of Fame induction ceremony as well as the tagline to his iconic “Forever and Ever, Amen” at the 2016 CMA Awards in November alongside numerous country legends and stars.

1 Night. 1 Place. 1 Time: A Heroes and Friends Tribute to Randy Travis is produced by Mary Travis along with Tony Conway of Conway Entertainment Group/Ontourage Management, Mike Smardak of Outback Concerts of Tennessee, Inc. who is also the promoter of the event and Kirt Webster of Webster and Associates.