This video clip captures the deeply emotive efficiency given by nation music legend Randy Travis in honor of one other wonderful nation legend, George Jones.
The tribute was carried out within the Grand Ole Opry, the place many a rustic singer has had the prospect to shine. Seated alone on stage, earlier than a hushed viewers, Travis started his rendition of that all-time basic, “Superb Grace.”
All lighting was subdued besides the gentle, purple and blue-hued stage lighting that backlit the solitary singer. The highlight zeroed in on Travis and he appeared alone within the nearly eerie silence. With solely the mild strum of his guitar, Travis started to sing.
The melancholy music was delivered within the singer’s signature wealthy, deep tones, unhurried and respectful. Not a sound from the viewers disturbed the heartfelt rendition because it crammed the auditorium and embraced all who had the privilege of being there that evening.
Most of the nation music trade’s biggest performers attended the tribute, to pay their respects to the trade pioneer that had been George Jones, together with Alan Jackson, Vince Gill, Travis Tritt and naturally, Randy Travis.
Three years earlier, Randy had suffered a large stroke that put his future doubtful. His spouse Mary says that it has been a protracted street – with many emotional twists and turns, however they’re grateful for the prayers and help of Randy’s followers.
“We’re blessed. We’re completely satisfied to be the place we’re. We don’t know what God has in retailer for us on the finish of this restoration. Proper now, we’re simply grateful to be the place we’re, and we’re singing a special music,” she says whereas holding again a tear. “We’re completely satisfied to serve a function wherever there’s a function for us to serve. In fact, someday he would like to be again up on that stage. Proper now, we’re simply having fun with life, and are very blessed to be the place we’re.”
This efficiency was 3 years after the stroke. It took Mr. Travis many extra years of remedy to get his voice and guitar-playing abilities again. God Bless you, Randy. You continue to acquired it.
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