Randy Travis on country music, life after his stroke & his North Carolina home. | PBS North Carolina
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- Опубликовано: 10 сен 2024
- With more than 25 million records sold, North Carolina native Randy Travis is a country music icon.
In this rare interview from the Grand Ole Opry, we talk to Randy, his wife Mary and author Ken Abraham about his new memoir. They open up about Randy's recovery from a devastating stroke, his legacy and his North Carolina home. We also visit Marshville, where Randy was born and raised, to talk to Randy's sister and others about his legacy.
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I don’t care if he ever sings another song I am glad he is still here.
cheesegyoza amen praise God
Amen to that.He is one of my favorites.
I JUST SUBSCRIBED TO YOUR RUclips CHANNEL
AMEN HE IS AN INSPIRATION
So am i.
We love Randy Travis, for ever and ever Amen.
I couldn't have said it any better. Very true words.
Mr. Randy Travis u r One of Country Music BEST...
Yes!!! This Is It!
"4 Every & Every Amen"
Thank you 4 sharing yur God's Gift
May God Blessings Continue with u & yur family ☝
Amen
Digging my bones 🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🙏🙏
Randy looks great, it’s so sad about his speech, but it doesn’t seem like it gets him down. He’s got a ton of courage to put himself back out there after such a bad stroke.
it definitely didn't stop him cold turkey.
He can speak quite well again and despite what he seems to think he can sing, too. It's amazing how far he's come.
I just love Randy Travis so glad he's alive and doing better praying for him and his wife
His wife has definitely been his rock!! God bless all spouses of stroke victims!! It turns your world upside down!
Yes! Amen ☝
Amen still will pray for him and his family. I love his voice and his smile always has me smile even on bad days. Thank you Randy for being strong and showing everyone never give up
Randy Travis is an all-round beautiful person. Do any of yall remember when he used to appear on Matlock? I am so glad to see him looking and living life.
Yes I remember Randy on Matlock. Lol I watched Matlock all the time. Anyway I 'm praying for a full recovery for him. Love Randy
Randy is not beaten. He’s working really hard to recover. He has a strong courageous wife who loves him and has worked hard right beside him seeking his recovery. God is answering prayer but always understand that He does things in His own time and way.
My favorite male country singer of all time. Such a wonderful woman to stand by her man.
I'm 53. Miss his voice singing. But glad that he has left me memories of his great voice. Kudos to his amazing wife and her willpower that is seeing him through. Such women are not common nowadays... God bless her.
We're 3 years into the world of Stroke and the highs and lows are real , more real than one could image unless you go through it. God Bless all stroke victims and their caregivers. Forever strong!
They were on the brink of pulling the plug. He squeezed his wife's hand. He wanted to live. He's someone who's happy with what he has. Not moaning about what he's lost,.
He's not only Country Western singer Loretta Lynn had bad stroke she's well in her 80s still going strong in her mind but physically her body is absolutely ravaged the clip of her trying sing when Grand Ole Opry did special birthday or anniversary for her can't remember sorry but it was utterly soul destroying I cried buckets seeing the Queen of Country music so extremely very frail apparently speech is in different area to the singing parts depending on severity of the stroke or other brain trauma or what side of brain is damaged but those rendered mute due to condition called Aphasia which I have it due to smashing back of my head of floor during one of my very violent idiopathic seizures that I frequently take scans didn't pick anything as I didn't go to hospital immediately as I can't stand the nasty negative attitude I get from medical staff and others treated as delayed very severe concussion which again over past 30years like the other injuries I get I've had various severities of concussion and sprains etc the brain is complex very very misunderstood and secretive organ it doesn't like being knocked about.
Another singer is Judith Durham she also had stroke on or just before her 70th birthday spent months rehabilitation relearning to sing, write music etc but struggles very badly having chronic lung conditions won't help her its such shame to see all fabulous greatest singers who would seriously put the fake so called singers of today to real shame who can't sing to save themselves as for way they behave, dress and language etc its absolutely atrocious and disgusting. Another strange ability stroke survivers have is art some have already been artists before the trauma but others have no art skills in there body yet all off sudden there painting as if its going out fashion isn't human body marvelous complex life support system all chatting away unnoticed well almost keeping us alive the human body has always fascinated me from very early age to heart having its own electrical system to one lung being one lobe short at bottom so heart has room to beat away ferociously pump liters blood every minuet to 30ft of twirly guts large is shorter than small intestine etc Professor Robert Winston did documentary serious in very very late 90s on all subjects of human body including brain trauma sure its on RUclips if that's kind thing check it out
Actually Loretta walked on to the stage and off and stood there for quite a long time. And even though she said she wasn't gonna sing she grabbed the mike from her sister crystal gayle. I found it joyous. And she actually seems to be doing much better since then.
@@0217ldp Amen 🙏 He is absolutely amazing! ❤
He's One of the best of ALL TIME!
God Bless! I had an old friend play a 45 of Travis for me in eighties. He said "Mark my word he's gonna be the greatest!" So true. My friend played Randy's tunes often and has now passed away. Happy to hear music because it takes you back to special times. A feeling comes all over you.
Randy Travis has got the greatest voice I ever HEARD in my life. It is clear and crisp. And I listen to his music all the time. It is so beautiful.
Seriously! Gives me goosebumps!
@@lindsy6640 I JUST SUBSCRIBED TO YOUR RUclips CHANNEL.
Amen!
PURE HEART AND SOUL
Umph
I watched an old episode of Matlock this morning and you were in it. It was called, "The Mark" and you had won the lottery. I love and miss your singing. You brought the old country sound back to life. I thank God for sparing you. You've had a long hard road, but look how far you've come. Thank you to your wife Mary for not giving up on you. Love you Randy Travis, you're still the best!!
Absolutely love Randy. His music is so moving and heartfelt. Truly one of the greatest country music entertainers of our time.
Thanks for your love and support towards my
career, I really appreciate you for your love and
support , hope you never stop listening to my music. 🎶🎵
I love that Mary has been beside him all this time. She really does love him & only wants what’s meant for him. She hasn’t given up once.
Being the caregiver,,,,, she's the queen!
Randy Travis wife is a gem. Her love and dedication to him is inspirational.
NC loves and is proud of Randy!! Praying for God to give Randy his voice back. in the name of Jesus!
Hello Deborah, I was scrolling when i found your comment, Thank you for the nice and amazing comment. i will want us to be friends, This is my Gmail williams2223@gmail.com you can text me . I hope to hear from you soon..God bless you.
His music is still here with us. But most important of us is that he’s still here with us. We love Randy Travis. He’s my mommas favorite country singer
Absolutely. And he still has that drive and tenacity.
Love sure is deeper than the holler for Randy Travis.If in my lifetime he does sing a new song -I will praise God for the miracle, but if not- I will play his old songs again n again n Thank the Lord for Randy n all that his music has helped me through, some difficult moments in life. Love you Randy Travis... Forever n ever.Amen.
Today is the day!
STILL PRAYING FOR YOU RANDY TRAVIS YOURE AN AWESOME COUNTRY SINGER LOVE YA I AM YOUR FAN. BEEN PRAYING FOR YOU FROM THE START WHEN YOU HAD YOUR STROKE FOR YOUR HEALING LOVE YA FOREVER & EVER AMEN.
He's really come a long way. I'm glad he's doing better. Walking and talking.
Wow! His wife is right about that! The world hasn't forgot about Randy! I remember when he first came out as a singer! Me and my then time husband fell in love with his music 🎶 and voice! One of a kind unique Singer! He is and will always be an Icon! God Bless him and his wife 🙏 ❤💫 forever and ever! Amen!
Keep getting stronger every day, Randy. It’s a credit to you and Mary how far you’ve come since your stroke. You have so many more beautiful moments to experience. Thank God you’re still here. With an angel like Mary by your side, anything’s possible.
God Bless you both and keep you safe and well. ❤😊💕☮️
I'm 47 years old and a stroke and cardiac arrest survivor myself loved his music
God bless you
Wow at 47.😨...yikes..I'm 49. Put myself on a strict food diet awhile back. When i hit 40 I have steadily taken bad foods out of my diet. Pretty much a vegan now with the occassional piece of chicken. No health issues to really speak of YET......good luck and take care.
peter papadimitriou Good on you! Keep on fighting to get back as much as you can and keep on going!
@@jamesedwinjones4208 hello and good morning James and thank you for that I was born with a whole in my heart and had open heart surgery when I was 4 years old at sick kids hospital in Toronto I grew up fine until April of '06 which I got a blood clot when I was sleeping it caused a stroke on my left side and was in rehab for almost 3 months I had to learn to walk talk and to take care of myself, worse was 2 years later on September first of '08 which I didn't wake up that morning I had a cardiac arrest which both my cat Nemo and my now ex wife Angy saved my life I was clinkly dead when I arrived at Toronto general and for some reason I'm still alive, Nemo won a Medel for saving my life a year later and unfortunately my wife decided to leave our marriage so I'm on my own now, take care sir
peter papadimitriou take iodine. It’s needed for every cell in the body. Read “The Iodine Crisis” for further readings. Been taking iodine for years and it has helped with all sorts of health problems.
That part where he sang AMAZING GRACE! Ahh, that struck me hard! Wish I could see you back on stage, singing Randy but at the same time, I'm happy and thankful to God that He kept you among us. Sending Prayers and Love!
The greatest voice in country music our time bar none
He typically a country music legend. His voice is authentic western cowboy
Praying for you Randy and Mary. Don’t never give up. 👍👍👍❤️
I love that everyone came to pray with him and visit him. I don’t think you’ll find that in any other community other that the country music community!
Believe it or not the metal community is the same way, when they lose someone they all get togeather to honor and reflect on not just the persons musical contribution, but their life, funny moments, sad times, great times, they remember them in their own ways
I believe the Lord will heal Randy, t's not our timing but the Lords. thank you Randy for all the great country songs you gave us. we love you & God Bless you Randy & wife. until we see you again performing your songs on stage. thank you for posting 2-15-20
I always ADORED Randy Travis. Praise God for such a miraculous recovery🙌
Randy is and always will be a great man. Praying his health improves daily.
I remember my first cassette tape of his I'd pop it in my cassette player lay on the floor in my room and turn the speakers on both sides of my head and just sing and play his music over and over!! God bless you R.T.!!
My generation loved G.Jones but Randy was is and will always be the best to ever do it.... We grew up on storms of life every song is good....
I'd love to Visit Randy. I just want to personally thank him for his music. It humbles me and has touched my heart and my life.
Its been four years for me since my stoke so I understand the world you have been living in. I could never have recovered without the help of my beautiful son who has been with me all the way. Bless you and Mary, never give up, each day is more special than the last.
Live your best life today and never take anything for granted. God bless Randy.
Loved him on Touched by and Angel, his voice is is God given.
Raw and real talent. Nothing like randy travis. For sure one of my favorite country singers ever
Randy Travis is one of greatest humble country artist's of all time! I hate seeing him this way
The world will never forget an icon like Randy Travis!
Had the privilege, and honor of meeting Randy Travis, and his wife last week, great down to earth people!!
We agree! Truly sweet folks.
Randy has a loving heart. Love this guy and fortunate that I've been able to hear his voice and music in this lifetime. Be kind to each other friends
Randy Travis has a beautiful voice. He is very blessed to have his wife by his side and that the Lord is watching over both of them.
I too am just thrilled that he's still around, so that we can still shower him with love.
90’s kid and I absolutely love Randy’s music. Dude sounds like a real man! He had a way with words 💚
"yes." "no." "uh huh." "yup." "you bet."
Hello Christy how are you doing!!
God Bless Randy and his wife... Amen.
Can’t go a day without playing any of your songs..still praying your health gets better❣️
I've always been a fan of Randy Travis and I'm glad that he's still with us. He's a living legend and almost like a member of the family since I grew up listening to his music. Great man and legendary country musician!
I never have even liked Country music much. Yet, I can't deny Randy Travis' sweet buttery voice. 🥰 Great comeback story. I remember when he got so sick and he really was at death's door. Most (including myself) had written him off for dead. Glad he's still here!
Randy Travis’s music is still incredible to this day. I’m praying for him
I have always liked Randy Travis music and it it is sad to see what stroke have done but sometimes people say that sometimes you gotta be hit hard before you realize how great your life could be and I hope and pray that Randy and his family are able to be enjoy everyday that they have together. I also hope that one day that we all can hear Randy sing again in that deep voice that we all have come to love to hear.
I agree his drinking was going off the deep end
You seem to think his stroke was a punishment of some sort. It wasn't. God doesn't work that way.
@@houseofbows - Sure. If you're a sheep to the tabloids.
I didn't say that God was punishing him. Sometimes people just do it to them self's.
God Bless you Randy. The gift you have given the world in your music is really a blessing. I pray for your continued recovery. Your sweet wife is devoted and I can see she really loves you. Continue to stay positive and leave your life in Gods hands, as he loves you so much. My continued prayers and blessings to you always. God Bless you my brother.
Bless you Randy! You are and forever my favorite country singer. Your voice had me smiling instantly. I got to see you at Aksarben in Omaha, NE in 1988. I walked up to the stage during your song Forever and Ever, Amen. I reached up between two long hands and you reached for my little one, shook it and kept smiling and singing. Your performance was amazing. Love to you and Mary. Glad you are still with us. Bless you and keep you well.
Randy travis is my all time favourite country singer
im 54 at 53 i had a stroke and mri revealed it was my second . im so inspired by your recovery doc said i would not walk for a long time but i walked out of hospital in 2 weeks ! love your music my friend ! god bless and keep going forward !
ronwendt hang in there Ron, glad you’re doing good!!
Still listening today, great Country music never gets old!!
Randy travis is the heart and soul of country music in my book
My favorite country singer! Love your voice! I love our Christmas video “Annabelle”. You are so very special. God gives us gifts like you every now and then. Thank you Randy Travis.
From a 64 year old Ohio buckeye who married a South Carolina pastor..
Here’s a tid bit not many people know.
My great grandfather wrote the words to “Life is like a mountain railroad” but sold the rights in 1938 for eye surgery.
His name. Bernard “Barney” Brown.
You won’t find his name attached to the song but I’m thrilled to know I have Christian roots in him.
An icon. Randy Travis. Love this guy.
Forever and ever. Amen!!
Randy Travis is absolutely amazing ! I want to thank him for sharing his beautiful voice with all his fans !! Randy has the most amazing wife. She’s a angel :)
Godbless You Randy We Love You Your A True Living Legend We Are So Blessed That You Are Still With Us Today
Man, what a amazing person he always has been. His wife, she's that once in a lifetime angel next to him. Health is everything for sure, being loved by the world is a close second. Never pull harder for anything in my prayers than for the people going thru things that are so hard to imagine.
I've never had a book keep my attention the way Forever and ever Amen did. The down to earth simplicity of it, the ability to comprehend his decisions and why. I totally enjoyed reading it.
Like his music & his ability to make you feel & relate to his songs, he gives this same affect in his book.
His descriptions of emotions, meeting his idols, his frustrations of being too country, his success, to his slipping, to his fall of illness & his determination to fight back.
AND equally important, not forgotten & truly admired by myself and many, the point of light in Randys darkness, Mary - a blessed and devoted soul she is.
Hanging on when others said let go. Thank you from so many fans -
If you do not have the book, you are missing a treasure of a lifetime.
As a fellow stroke survivor, he is a inspiration to behold. I've always loved his music and personality. I hope to hear him singing again some day soon!
- Thank you, Randy and Mary, for saying such wonderful things about my new book.
As I make this comment, please understand I am glad this has worked for Randy Travis. He is one of my greatest country/gospel singers. With the said, I have to say that had it been me, I would not want to go on living having to depend on others, and losing what little talent I have as a musician or singer, well, I would be devastated. if it happens to me, please don't bring me back.
One of the greatest country voices. So sad what he has been through. Wish him the best.
One of the greats.that voice of his sends chills
@@randyshelton2493 Amen God given talent!
That complete truth what his sister said. He change people whit his music
That's why I commented on this .
He said that every signer when sing love song can sing his own way and. Thousand of people diferents ways that expression of love
I love you Randy. God bless you all the time. I am from Mexico I live in UT .
we will never forget randy one day he will be back on stage
Probably one of the greatest voices in country music ever.
Simply the most Beautiful Male Voice in Country - EVER!
And the world will never forget this man, he is a true legend,
Actually iam going crack open a beer and listen to some Randy Travis! He's got amazing voice, been a fan for ever and ever. Best wishes to Randy and his wife?👍💓💓🙏
Randy Travis is responsible for bringing me to Country Music. I listened to POP Country in the 70's and early 80's like Kenny Rogers, Dolly Parton and Alabama but I didn't "embrace" it. It wasn't until I took a trip with my Grandparents to Michigan that I really listened to Randy as my Grandparents had 3 cassette tapes of his and played them over and over during our 4 hr trip. I was 17 then and that trip, plus Randy's voice struck a chord in me. After that I listened to Dan Seals and Shenandoah. That was it. It was like being brought to the Promised Land. Thank You Randy, you have no idea what you mean to us. It's a love that is "Deeper Than The Holler," "Forever and Ever, Amen".
LOVEYA RANDY TRAVIS.... WISHING YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND HOME TOWN A MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM AUSTRALIA.... X
Excellent interviewing. She didn’t talk down to him but she asked him questions or commented in such a way that he could answer her with dignity.
I had the biggest crush on Randy Travis when I was a kid. I had no idea what he went through! Thank God he made it through & is doing well today. I just adore him!
When i found out about randy having a stroke i cried
I love Randy Travis's music. His music will live forever!! God Bless All.
God Bless Randy Travis
Glad I saw this video! Made me smile seeing randy like that!
He was so happy to be in the back halls of the Opry. and to talk about his childhood in North Carolina. He loves to laugh. It was a fun interview.
I smiled and cried. Seems like the stroke didn't dampen his spirits at all !
@@MyHomeNC you are so lucky he's a favorite of mine
By the grace of God Randy is still here,and we'll always have his music forever and ever amen.Randy we will always love you,you came through alot my friend ,its nice that you bounced back,it takes a strong person to do that.RESPECT my friend
I've listened to Randy Travis almost my whole life,and I plan to till I die.Randy is country music period.Real country music,not the stuff they call country today.God bless Randy and his family.
I'm a Travis and loved Randy since the early 80's.
I live in north Texas just down the road from Randy. Read his book. Fantastic!
You made it and our father blessed you with true Love.
Heck of a deal for a country boy. God bless Mr. Randy Travis and family.
This man is a legend God bless him! He will forever and always be my favorite!
I love Randy Travis and all he has ever done because his song 3 wooden crosses really means something to me.
LEGEND...ONE OF THE GREATS...THANK GOD FOR RANDY TRAVIS!!!
Love Randy Travis.❤💋
God bless you Randy. Glad you're still here blessing us with your voice. Something about you makes one at ease. God bless you and your wife and family. ❤
Awesome singer and loved all his songs and I grew up listening to him. I am very glad that he is still with us and his songs will him going as well as all of us who listened to his music.
so so sad :( wil always love is music God Bless him and is family
Gotta love Randy Travis, he embodies country music and hard work, dedication and remaining humble.
Randy still has a lot to offer Country Music!!!!! One, he still knows a good song when he hears it. I really believe he would make a great producer. He has the ability to groom a artist in their career. I'm sure he could still co write songs.
Hello beautiful how are you doing!!
Much better times up ahead. Looking good, Randy
Randy immortalized the year I was born. I remember as a child getting up late at night, after everyone else had gone to bed, & sneaking into the living room to watch the lone ranger & the country music videos that would play just before the station went off the air. "Forever & Ever, Amen" was one of the videos I remember most.
I love Randy’s singing ! So glad he made it through, his wife seems so nice, I think it may take awhile but I think Randy will be singing again, the lord gave him talent, and I think he will help him get his singing voice back ! Randy you are one of the best!
A great fantastic voice to match a great person thank you Randy for the great tunes and God bless you
Great singer, beautiful voice, praying for you Randy, god bless you and your family, your wife is beautiful and seams to be a wonderful person.
Just love you Randy , so good to see n hear you. God Bless n keep you always.