Country Superstar 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 the Anniversary 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 and Forever 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.

About Randy Travis:


Warner Bros. Records has been home to Randy Travis for the majority of his recording career; and together they have accumulated lifetime sales of his music in excess of 20 million units to date.  Travis is one of the biggest record sellers in music industry history, with 18 #1 singles, 29 Top 10 chartings, certification of the rare quintuple platinum album (Always and Forever, released in 1987), one triple platinum album (Storms of Life, released in 1986), two double platinum’s (Old 8×10, released in 1988, and No Holding Back, released in 1989), eight platinum albums, and 10 gold albums.  Major industry career awards include seven GRAMMY Awards, five Country Music Association Awards (CMA), 10 Academy of Country Music Awards (ACM), 10 American Music Awards (AMA), two People’s Choice Awards, and eight Dove Awards from the Gospel Music Association. 

He is a three-time recipient of CMA Award’s “Song of the Year’’ honors (“On The Other Hand,” “Forever and Ever Amen,” and “Three Wooden Crosses”).  Randy Travis has appearances in more than 40 feature film productions and major television projects to his credit.  In 2004, he was honored with a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.  In the midst of every major career award and accolade, he considers his honored induction as a member of the famed Grand Ole Opry, in Nashville, in 1986, as a shining highlight of his first 25 years of legendary accomplishments.

25th Anniversary Celebration Tour Itinerary (partial listing, more dates to follow) 

Feb. 10, 2012
Grand Ronde, OR
Spirit Mountain Casino
8:00 p.m.

Feb. 11, 2012
Airway Heights, WA
Northern Quest Casino
7:30 p.m.

Feb. 13, 2012
Boise, ID
Morrison Center – BSU
7:30 p.m.

Feb. 16, 2012
Denver, CO
Grizzly Rose
8:30 p.m.

Feb. 17, 2012
Colorado Springs, CO
Pikes Peak Center
7:30 p.m.

Feb. 18, 2012
Greeley, CO
Union Colony Civic Center
7:30 p.m.

Feb. 19, 2012
Beaver Creek, CO
Vilar Center for the Arts
8:00 p.m.

Mar. 3, 2012
Coachella, CA
Spotlight 29 Casino Showroom
9:00 p.m.

Mar. 9, 2012
Winnie, TX
Nutty Jerry’s
8:00 p.m.

Mar. 10, 2012
Ft. Worth, TX
Billy Bob’s Texas
8:00 p.m.

Mar. 18, 2012
Gainesville, TX
Red River Celebration – Gainesville High School
6:00 p.m.

March 22, 2012
Dothan, AL
Toadlick Music Festival – Main Stage
5:00 p.m.

Apr. 7, 2012
Laughlin, NV
Riverside Casino – Amphitheater
8:30 p.m.

May 4, 2012
Biloxi, MS
Beau Rivage Casino – Theatre
8:00 p.m.

May 5, 2012
Live Oak, FL
Suwannee River Jam – Main Stage
5:00 p.m.

May 6, 2012
Melbourne, FL
Runaway Country Space Coast Music Festival – Wickham Park (Main Stage)
2:00 p.m.

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Randy Travis: Silver Anniversary Celebration 
Marked By New Direction And New Momentum

Randy Travis2012 Unveils New Management Team, New Career Vision for Legendary Superstar

Nashville, Tennessee – (January 19, 2012) — Country Music Superstar Randy Travis is emphasizing the ‘new’ in the New Year unfolding.

Under a just announced new management team, the career reins of the multi-platinum awarded Randy Travis, who ranks as one of country music’s top-selling artists of all time, are being guided by Ken Levitan, of Vector Management, and Jeff Davis, of SUM Management. Levitan is the high-profile management force behind some of the top names in the industry, as diverse as Hank Williams, Jr., Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Fray, Trace Adkins, Emmylou Harris, and Kings of Leon, to mention just a few.

Levitan is creatively aligning with Davis, whose working association with Travis spans over 24 years, to form a major affiliate for development of Travis’ ongoing successful career interests. Levitan’s and Davis’ new direction for Travis will continue to be supported by CAA, where Marc Dennis acts as responsible agent for scheduling Travis’ bookings and live performances.

Randy Travis moves into 2012 with renewed career momentum.

2011 marked the official beginning of Randy’s 25th year in the industry, with the Warner Bros. Records release of his “Anniversary Celebration” CD on June 7 that gives a panoramic view of what a quarter century of iconic success in country music looks like, and sounds like. 1986 ignited the-then 27 year old artist’s career and reached mass market heights, with the single release of his breakthrough smash, “On The Other Hand”.  The single pinnacled to become the first of 18 #1 hits for Travis.

“Storms of Life”, the debut album that followed, reached triple platinum, laying the foundation for the 20+ million lifetime sales of Travis’ incredible music career.  In the midst of becoming a humble phenomena, Travis is credited with being the creative cornerstone of the ‘new traditionalist’ movement that emerged from his influence—a late 80’s, early 90’s wave that swept in a flood of new artists influenced by Travis such as Kenny Chesney, Alan Jackson, Tim McGraw and Brad Paisley.

In addition to guest tracks from the aforementioned ‘new artists’ he influenced, the star-studded cast of collaborators, on “Anniversary Celebration”, included a virtual who’s who of Nashville’s current hit-makers and legends.  In May 2011, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store released their own 11-track tribute to Travis, with a much-anticipated “Greatest Hits” package, which benefitted the national Wounded Warriors Project.

In the wings of 2012, there will be an immediate and aggressive emphasis placed on the visibility of Travis across multiple media formats.  Announcements of several major new career initiatives will be forthcoming from Levitan and Davis.

About Randy Travis: 
Warner Bros. Records has been home to Randy Travis for the majority of his recording career; and together they have accumulated lifetime sales of his music in excess of 20 million units to date.  Travis is one of the biggest record sellers in music industry history, with 18 #1 singles, 29 Top 10 chartings, certification of the rare quintuple platinum album (Always and Forever, released in 1987), one triple platinum album (Storms of Life, released in 1986), two double platinum’s (Old 8×10, released in 1988, and No Holding Back, released in 1989), eight platinum albums, and 10 gold albums. 

Major industry career awards include seven GRAMMY Awards, five Country Music Association Awards (CMA), 10 Academy of Country Music Awards (ACM), 10 American Music Awards (AMA), two People’s Choice Awards, and eight Dove Awards from the Gospel Music Association.  He is a three-time recipient of CMA Award’s “Song of the Year’’ honors (“On The Other Hand,” “Forever and Ever Amen,” and “Three Wooden Crosses”).  Randy Travis has appearances in more than 40 feature film productions and major television projects to his credit.  In 2004, he was honored with his Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.  In the midst of every major career award and accolade, he considers his honored induction as a member of the famed Grand Ole Opry, in Nashville, in 1986, as a shining highlight of his first 25 years of legendary accomplishments.

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It Happened Today In Country Music – Willie Nelson Wins Album Of The Year And Garth Is The Artist Of The Decade

Willie Nelson - 'Always On My Mind' MP3

Jan 17, 1983Willie Nelson’s “Always On My Mind” wins favorite album in both the pop and country genres at the 10th annual American Music Awards, while Kenny Rogers takes home two trophies, plus a special award of merit. Also winning: Alabama and Barbara Mandrell (see Willie performing “Always On My Mind” below)

Jan 17, 1989Randy Travis and manager Lib Hatcher swerve to avoid another car on Marylebone Creek Road outside Nashville. His Lincoln Town Car winds up in the ditch. Travis receives only bruises

Jan 17, 2000Garth Brooks is named artist of the decade for the ’90s at the American Music Awards, at Los Angeles’ Shrine Auditorium. He also nets a pair of trophies for favorite male country artist and favorite country album, for “Sevens.” Shania Twain also nets two

Source: RolandNote.com – The Ultimate Country Music Database!

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New Music Monday – Randy Travis’ Official Music Video For ‘Everything And All’

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#1 Flashback From Randy Travis – ‘On The Other Hand’ – #1 Today In 1986

On this day back in 1986, Randy Travis scored his first number one single on the Billboard Hot Country charts. Enjoy this live flashback from the Joan Rivers Show!

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Friday Song Of The Day Contest – Randy Travis ‘Everything And All’ – Enter For A Chance To Win

**Update** Thank you to everyone who submitted their entry in the contest. Today’s contest has ended. Be sure to check back tomorrow for the Saturday Song of the Day giveaway!

The Friday Song of the Day is Randy Travis’ latest single ‘Everything And All’.

In case you haven’t heard it yet, check out the video below and don’t forget to enter below for your chance to win it. We’ll randomly draw the winner tonight.

Congratulations to Stacy for winning yesterday’s Song of the Day contest. Stacy won Blake Shelton’s new single ‘God Gave Me You’.

To enter for your chance to win, please enter your name and email address below.

P.S. Rest assured, we will not sell or give away your email address to anyone. We’ll randomly pick a winner each night from all of the day’s entries and email you if you are the winner.

P.S.S. If you don’t own Randy’s new album Anniversary Celebration, you must get it now. It’s a great album from a true country music legend. The MP3 album from Amazon is only $9.99 as of this moment!

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Video Credit: LizaJaneAudiophile YouTube channel

#1 Flashback – Randy Travis’ ‘Forever And Ever, Amen’ Moved Up To #1 Today In 1987

Here’s Randy performing Forever and Ever, Amen live at the Opry. The song began it’s three-week stay atop the Billboard Hot Country charts on this day back in 1987. Enjoy!

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Randy Travis Uses The Green Room Wall At Fox News As A Punching Bag

I’m not sure why, but Randy Travis obviously was having a bad, bad day yesterday while making a morning show appearance on Fox & Friends. Randy’s making the rounds promoting his 18th album, 25th Anniversary Celebration, which was released yesterday.

According to TheFabLife.com:

While Randy Travis didn’t rip off his shirt and break a window like Chris Brown, yesterday sounded like a pretty rough day on the morning show circuit for the country singer. Page Six is reporting that Travis was “out of it” at an early morning taping of Fox & Friends yesterday. “He turned up, looking like he’d been up all night, for a sound check around 5 a.m., then punched a wall in the green room and makeup area,” says their source. The singer did get through the gig, but he wasn’t over whatever was bothering him yet. “He was supposed to tape an acoustic performance for Good Day New York, but he was so out of it he couldn’t do it, and they had to stop taping.”

Travis, who divorced his wife of 19 years (and manager for more than 30) in 2010, has spoken regularly about giving up alcohol and drugs for religion in his 20s. So far the singer and network have yet to comment on Page Six‘s allegations.

Here’s hoping that whatever was bothering Randy yesterday is in the past today.

Here’s Randy performing on the show yesterday:

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It Happened Today In Country Music – Tim McGraw Teamed Up With A Rapper And Lady Antebellum Hit The Stage For The First Time

Jan 18, 1984Randy Travis makes his national TV debut as a guest on “Nashville Now,” promoting his album “Randy Ray Live At The Nashville Palace.” At the end of the show, he sings “I’ll Fly Away” with host Ralph Emery and fellow guest Barbara Mandrell

Jan 18, 1994 – Atlantic releases John Michael Montgomery’s single “I Swear,” already in play at radio, for commercial sale

Jan 18, 2006 – Rapper Nelly earns a gold album for “Sweatsuit,” a compilation CD that includes his pop hit “Over And Over,” (see video below) featuring Tim McGraw

Jan 18, 2008Lady Antebellum (pictured above) begins its first official tour, opening for Martina McBride at Roberts Stadium in Evansville, Indiana. Also on the bill: Jack Ingram

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