Randy Travis stuns by singing after stroke at Country Music Hall of Fame induction
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(17 Oct 2016) RANDY TRAVIS STUNS, SINGS AT COUNTRY HALL OF FAME
Country singer Randy Travis found his distinctive voice three years after a life-threatening stroke and sang "Amazing Grace" during his induction Sunday (16 OCT. 2016) into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
The Grammy-winning baritone singer battled back the stroke in 2013 to sing again during the medallion ceremony in Nashville, Tennessee. He was inducted along with fiddler Charlie Daniels and record producer Fred Foster.
Fellow artists including Kris Kristofferson, Dolly Parton, Alan Jackson, Brad Paisley, Garth Brooks and more honored the three inductees with musical tributes.
But it was Travis' singing that brought a stunned silence and tears to the crowd after years of rehabilitation and therapy to regain his voice.
Mary Davis-Travis, his wife, spoke about the numerous procedures and surgeries to save his life and a six-month stay in the hospital after a viral infection caused his stroke.
"Randy stared death in the face, but death blinked," Davis-Travis said. "Today God's proof of a miracle stands before you."
The 57-year-old singer was honored for being the first country artist whose debut album "Storms of Life" went platinum in its first year and he ushered in a wave of neo-traditional singers like Alan Jackson, Clint Black and Brooks in the 1990s.
Jackson, who performed "On the Other Hand," talked about going out on tour with Travis in the early '90s and compared him to Elvis.
"When he sang, the women were screaming and fainting and it was crazy," Jackson said. "I loved it. Someone singing real country music and having that effect and selling all those records, it just made me so happy."
Daniels, the fiddler player behind the hit song "The Devil Went Down to Georgia," was honored for his multi-genre style blending Southern rock, bluegrass, gospel and country music.
"A plaque on this wall is not just another award or accolade," Daniels said. "It's a page in a history book. An unending history book."
Jamey Johnson performed his song, "Long Haired Country Boy," while Trace Adkins performed "The Devil Went Down to Georgia," with fiddler Andrea Zonn.
Foster ran the influential Monument Records, which helped launch the careers of Roy Orbison, Willie Nelson as well as Parton and Kristofferson. Kristofferson sang his iconic song "Me and Bobby McGee," which Foster helped co-write and produce, while Parton sang "Dumb Blonde," from her debut album produced by Foster.
Parton praised Foster for giving her a shot and still being a gentleman when Porter Wagoner "stole" her away to be on his television show.
Vince Gill presented him with the medallion and noted Foster was a lover of great songs and a champion of unique singers.
"But everyone of us needs a champion," Gill said. "And you look like at a man like Fred Foster and there's a man that has been a champion for all these years."
The 85-year-old producer is still currently working and most recently produced a tribute album to Ray Price by Nelson.
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Wow, watching Randy Travis sing "Amazing Grace" made me cry. Didn't know he'd had a stroke. God bless him. What a fighter & a trooper.
@bertha8687
3 жыл бұрын
My God I love him
Randy's music will never die God bless Randy and his family
My mom met Randy at her bar in Jacksonville way back in the 70s.. Said he was the nicest and sweetest person and never forgot their meeting..
May he continue to heal and bring us his music!
@kimmoriarty709
3 жыл бұрын
How great they are
@lorriciasilcox7817
3 жыл бұрын
@@kimmoriarty709 1 day
@deniseburns5902
3 жыл бұрын
Yes he's one of my favorites
@thurmanwatson5954
3 жыл бұрын
Tears came to me watching him sing this. He and his family will be in my prayers, GOD BLESS
@CN00_
3 жыл бұрын
Yes!! God bless Randy. Such a beautiful man.
Randy Travis is an American legend in Country Music! God Bless him
I love him. I’m glad his wife brings him out and about. He deserves to be loved on by the industry and his fans.
@tammiebattles4730
3 жыл бұрын
Fri crop top km will eisenberg j*ajames
I had a stroke back in 2014 and my speech changed forever on that day. Im a big fan of Randy Travis and he is a big hero of mine and will always be. God bless you Randy.
@sandraragole2411
3 жыл бұрын
🎵🎶🎶🎶🎸💞🇺🇸💐
Randy Travis is a legend
@djtrump2101
5 жыл бұрын
John Qualls I zombie
@kimbradley9595
5 жыл бұрын
Love Randy Travis always will and always will be the man
@semigoatflare7167
3 жыл бұрын
@John Qualms . He sure is! More than a Legend but one for sure! He sang the Lord's word and when he was losing his battle, in a coma and the doctors told his wife she should pull the plug on Randy, she went to Randy still in a coma, and she asked him if he wanted to fight this! She said he squeezed her hand and a tear rolled down his cheek and she knew right then that he wanted to and would FIGHT THIS THING! And he did. The Lord said it wasn't his time to go. He always spread the Lord's word in his singing and the Lord said he wasn't done. FOREVER AND EVER AMEN.. 🙏
@semigoatflare7167
3 жыл бұрын
@@djtrump2101 He's far from being a zombie if that's what you're trying to say about Randy! Look at the newer things that he's been doing and singing is a big part of it. He's one of the best Country singers of all time! The Lord said his work is not done. He's living proof of the Lord's miracles every day.🙏
@fostersteele5825
3 жыл бұрын
Garth Brooks is a legend
ABSOLUTELY LOVE you Randy Travis!! You’re the very BEST!!!
God bless randy travis. His godgiven voice and passion to keep traditional Country sound alive
May God bless Randy with a full recovery.
Randy Travis is a treasure. Great songs. Great country artist.
@eileendavey4842
3 жыл бұрын
Hope he better soon and back singing like he used too cool
@Wonderfulgrandma18
3 жыл бұрын
God Bless you Randy Travis so you can reflect his loving miracle! He's not done with you! God speed!
Great job Garth an Trish we love Randy’s music I pray for full recovery
Randy you are an amazing singer and person in general . God bless you . Your music has a lot of memories for me .
WE LOVE YOU RANDY STAY STRONG 💪 MY FRIEND GOD BLESS YOU ❤ 🙏
Hearing Randy sing again is the sweetest sound in the world
His voice....LEGENDARY. Glad he made it.
I love you Randy Travis ❤️..you will always be one of my favorite country music artist!!I pray you continue on your journey to a complete healing...and God's favor will always bless you.
Randy Travis is a legend God bless you Randy Travis and all the inductees.rip Charlie Daniels
randy's music was with me daily during the happiest time of my life. It's a part of me it's a part of my life. Forever and ever was my wedding song .who knew that forever would only last 7 years but my love of Randy and his music has gone on for 54 years and counting
I will love his music forever and ever
He has a classic country voice, one of the greats.
IF YOU NEVER SING AGAIN I STILL LOVE YOU. GOD WILL BLESS YOU AND YOU WILL SING AGAIN.
He's one of the best signers ever, and I'm saying that as a person who is primarily a rock music fan. Randy Travis could croon with the best of them. In an earlier era, he could have been another Sinatra. I'm sorry for his hardships, hope he has a strong recovery. Thanks for the great music Mr. Travis. You are one of a kind.
Love you brother ❤️ Awards are temporary Amazing Grace is eternal ❤️🙏
There really isnt anyone that can top randy travis. His tone, his classic style, his incredble bands. Just the absolute BEST period
Prayers for Randy may God keep his healing hands upon him 🙏🙏🙏
Mister Randy Travis is a treasure and inspiration both tough and humble. He may bring you to tears or prayer, both are worthy responses to someone so respected and cherished. I wish him and his family well, and all God's blessings
Randy Travis would have to be one of the best modern country singings to grace the stage.
@d35s2
4 жыл бұрын
might be, but way after Keith Whitley would... (to me, he was quite boring actually, sorry, luckily tastes differ - I am happy he is still alive and doing reasonably well.
Randy Travis is my guy. I love ya Randy. Your Music will always lift me up to be better in the moment I am hearing the song and tomorrow as I remember the words.
I’m crying Randy never give up the fight we are all with you brother Love and prayers.
Randy I'm one of the millions of people that love you and love your singing! I'm so happy that you're here today and still able to sing the Lord's word. You're quite the fighter and I'm thankful that you're still here and still fighting to get back to where you want to be! Praise the Lord! FOREVER AND EVER AMEN 🙏 We all still love you Randy!❤️
Glad he got his voice back because when my Mom has a stroke she never got her speech back and was never the same again. He’s blessed to have that still going for him, was sorry to hear he had a stroke.
I luv you brother and grew up listening to you.God bless you and your family.
Randy you are loved your the berries sir, loved you since I was a teenager, and will always love you sir, God bless you just an amazing singer and vocalist❤❤
Stay strong mr. Travis. I watched my grandmother have strokes before she died and it was devastating God bless you
A REAL country singer!
God bless Mr. Travis. You were the music of my teens. You mean so much to me. God bless you. Thank you for giving your talents to me and everyone else who enjoyed your music. My appreciation is all I can give you. And my heart felt thanks. I love you and pray for you daily.
@slackburngirl8593
11 ай бұрын
This is beautifully written an so heartfelt. I echo your sentiments and sincerely agree with those feelings. DITTO. ❤️
God bless you randy travis
I absolutely love Randy Travis! I’ve had some addiction issues, my papaw had a stroke the same time he did and watching papaw recover as I watched Randy recover on the TV and online was such a life changing time in my life. Randy Travis has left a lasting impression on my life and I will never not play his songs.
Randy you got country music to return to its roots when it went astray. You let young singers know singing COUNTRY, true heart felt country, was just right and we all thank you for it. Love you Randy.
@deemariedubois4916
3 жыл бұрын
@@1171 I’m so very sorry that you lost your brother. My heart felt sympathies. He sounds like he was such a fun person to be with. My two brothers, my sister and I are very close. We are military brats who moved practically every year so we were best friends with little time in one place to make other friends. Losing anyone of them would be devastating. Your pain at your loss had to be excruciating. I hope you have found peace with his passing. God bless. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
God bless Randy Travis and may God bless him and heal him.
One of my first cassetes i bought was randy travis . I was shocked to hear of his stroke . I too suffered a stroke in 2012 my life changed from that day . Im 90 percent recovered now somedays it feels less . But i keep plodding on . Randy is one of my heros it breaks my heart to see him now . I still enjoy his music . Im glad hes still with us my thoughts and prayers are with him .
Hate to see him like that. Life sure isnt easy. Stay strong Mr travis.
@thehamiltonshomestead3134
4 жыл бұрын
Sinful_Cowboy 502 vb
@sinful_cowboy5027
3 жыл бұрын
Conferderateflag??? What does money have to do with having a stroke? What a stupid thing to say.
@robertwalsh8704
3 жыл бұрын
Randy, you brought joy to me with your songs I pray for your recovery. You are a hero for your strength
@gracieg7601
3 жыл бұрын
The doctors told her to unplug him. She said NO! I’m so glad she refused.
Prayers to you Randy.
A most beautiful soul, randy travis true country
Amazing Grace, How sweet the sound That saved a wretch like me I once was lost, but now am found T'was blind but now I see T'was Grace that taught my heart to fear And Grace, my fears relieved How precious did that grace appear The hour I first believed Through many dangers, toils and snares We have already come. T'was grace that brought us safe thus far And grace will lead us home, And grace will lead us home Amazing grace, Howe Sweet the sound That saved a wretch like me I once was lost but now am found T'was blind but now I see Was blind, but now I see.
@franceslambert8070
3 жыл бұрын
I heard a black man say Amazing Grace was written down using just the black keys of a piano. I sure hope that's true, as I have repeated that story since I saw it on Bill & Gloria Gaither's music show!
Suffered a stroke 1 year ago and it is a long recovery process, I wish him well.
@shanefowler9656
5 жыл бұрын
@Kelly Norman people like you suffer through life, because you hate yourself. Pathetic response from an even more pathetic human.
@ZacharyMellinger
5 жыл бұрын
@Kelly Norman Well, Kelley, I like your enthusiasm.
@shandyd4217
4 жыл бұрын
@Kelly Norman that's rude
@Jahncee
3 жыл бұрын
We wish you well too, Jim. All the wonderful "un woke folks" in America. John C. aka JCA of the USA
@sidbrown9692
3 жыл бұрын
@@shanefowler9656 do
Love Randy he had his problems fought to over come bless you
Kinda breaks my heart to see him like that. Grew up listening to his music.
So great to hear your voice you are an inspiration God bless you
I love you so much my legend randy travis u are my inspiration god bless u and your family please try to get better I'm so sorry for what you are going through you will always be in my prayers I always listen to your music and sing along
I'm glad to see he was able to get up there and sing
I love his music he could make you feel everything.
great man great legend beautiful soul. congrats Randy you truly deserve this honor.
I love Randy Travis songs❣️❣️
I hope Mr. Travis realizes what a blessing God has given him thru allowing him to live and keep singing.
Garth couldn't hold his tears bless him
Randy,you are always in our prayer.Keep up the great Job.God is with you.You are loved!
Big fan of Randy Travis. All good wishes 2 him...
God bless his full recovery .love him and his music.his songs speaks louder than words.🙏🙏🙏❤
Get well soon randy Travis ewe have missed your sweet voice you are a fighter god bless you
I saw Randy Travis in 1991 with Alan Jackson opening. It brought tears to my eyes here to listen to Alan pay humble tribute to Randy by singing "On the Other Hand". So moving! Randy, I love you! Thank you for sharing "Amazing Grace" right here for all of us!
@heidi5092
5 жыл бұрын
@Karen Porter awe...such a nice memory. Sometimes the best pictures live in our heads anyway. Treasure it!
His voice is still so beautiful
Fantastic randy this is great to see him sing again love his voice
Randy, love you brother! one of the greatest voices in country music!
Wonderful, hopeful, Giving God all Glory!
God bless Randy. Hope he's doing well. He's amazing.
we will love randy for ever and ever amen,
Randy Travis you are a legend! Never stop being you!
this just made me cry
Randy travis is country music my favourite when momma prays
Every artist seen or heard about in this.....AN EPICALLY HUGE THANK YOU👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼💖
Good for him love all the support
I love Randy Travis he's a amazing man
Your heart is showing again Garth.
@Cheeseburger.Launch.Sequence
6 жыл бұрын
+Kat M I love Garth....but his ignorance kinda showed a bit too.
@bobchristmas8705
4 жыл бұрын
wanh... wanh...
Randy Travis is the goat of country music!
One of the most mellow recognizable voices out there whos brought light to some beautiful songs
Randy Travis is my favorite singer every since I was a little girl
I love, I adore, I treasure every single song of Randy forever.
May God gives the strength, and tenacity to continue with his full recovery. God bless him, and thank you for your music. Country music rocks!!!
Cool that randy Travis pull through all this and God bless him and he's family
God bless you Mr. Randy Travis I truly admire you so much . I will always be a fan .
His stroke is leaving and he may well be up there again with the voice we all long to hear again. He is the quintessential country singer without even trying.
God bless him 🙏 may God keep blessing him with the strength to get better...love you Randy ❤️🙏
Randy Travis is such a legend and him singing after a stroke is just something he would do what a good guy! God bless
God Bless Randy.. How awesome 💗 I have for you brother.
This gave me chills. God bless him
I Wish Randy well, He Is Great!!!
Not a dry eye in the place-Randy is it
Charlie Daniels and Randy Travis are Gods best. Love you guys beyond, beyond
you were a great country singer Randy Travis I love all your music I'm glad you're doing better my prayers are with you and your family
J'adore Randis Travis ... quel merveilleuse voix et des chansons qui nous transporte !
See Country Music superstars are Awesome because they come together as a one big family !!; many prayers for Randy Travis !
Rest In Peace Mr. Daniels!
What a blessing to here randy Travis sing Amazing grace After After his/And to be confident by the fact that Garth wasthere to help him
God Bless Randy Travis, A real Country gentleman.
Miss him. Hope he will be back
I grew up listening to really country music artists like these
Randy Travis is just so special a talent.