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Randy Travis Debuts Moving George Jones Tribute 'Tonight I'm Playin' Possum'

Christina Vinson — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 19:30:22 +0000

Beloved country star George Jones will forever be remembered as Possum, thanks to Randy Travis, who debuted a deeply moving song in tribute to the iconic singer, appropriately titled ‘Tonight I’m Playin’ Possum.’ The song was publicly played for the the first time at the Remembering George Jones panel at the CMA Music Festival, and it was an [...]

Randy Travis Sues to Stop Release of Naked Arrest Video

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:00:55 +0000

Randy Travis was arrested last August for a DWI, obstruction and retaliation after crashing his Trans Am, then verbally threatening the police officers who responded to the scene. The singer was naked at the time of his arrest, and now he has filed suit against the Texas Department of Public Safety and the Office of the Attorney General to prevent the release of the arrest video.

Randy Travis Plays Sheriff in New TV Pilot With Billy Ray Cyrus

Megan Pacella — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 15:31:35 +0000

Last year Randy Travis was breaking the law, now he's making it. During a recent interview, Billy Ray Cyrus revealed that he and Travis are starring in a TV pilot that could get picked up soon. It's a return to television for Cyrus, who's starred on several shows since his career was jump-started in 1992.

Kris Kristofferson, Randy Travis + More Align for Jack Ingram and Friends Concert

Christina Vinson — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 20:00:37 +0000

The inaugural Mack, Jack & McConaughey event is just getting better and better. Not only does it combine a famous football coach, country musician and talented actor, but it also has a number of terrific performers slated to perform at the Jack Ingram & Friends Concert on April 12 in Austin, Texas.

Janelle Arthur Goes On to the Next Round Singing the Randy Travis Hit 'I Told You So' on 'American Idol'

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 01:46:37 +0000

Country singer Janelle Arthur made it one step closer to her dream of music stardom on 'American Idol' on Thursday night (Feb. 14), progressing into the Top 40 contestants by singing the Randy Travis classic 'I Told You So.'

Micah Johnson Goes Home After Singing the Randy Travis Classic 'I Told You So' on 'American Idol'

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 02:32:07 +0000

Aspiring country singer Micah Johnson was dealt a setback in his dreams of going pro on ‘American Idol‘ Thursday night (Feb. 7). The 24-year-old performer washed out of Hollywood Week after singing the Randy Travis classic ‘I Told You So.’ Johnson astonished the judges at his audition with a note-perfect rendition of Zac Brown Band‘s [...]

George Jones Enlists Randy Travis, Jamey Johnson + More for Final Farewell Concert

Cory Stromblad — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 18:37:14 +0000

George Jones will cap his 58-year career as one of country music's most revered artists with a final performance on Nov. 22 at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena. Randy Travis, Jamey Johnson, the Charlie Daniels Band and Lorrie Morgan will share the stage with living legend for what's sure to be a historic event.

Randy Travis Pleads Guilty and Avoids Jail

Rudy Fernandez — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 14:33:32 +0000

Randy Travis pleaded guilty yesterday to 'driving while intoxicated' (DWI) in Sherman, Texas and will not have to spend anytime behind bars, so long as he follows the courts orders. While at first it appears that yet another celebrity is "getting away with it" and without real punishment. Nothing could be further from the truth, in fact Travis was handed a bit stiffer sentence than the average Joe would get in a similar situation. Here's how the the country crooner will be spending the next two years.

Randy Travis to Plead Guilty in Drunk Driving Case

Billy Dukes — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 20:57:37 +0000

Randy Travis is expected to enter a guilty plea to a misdemeanor charge, which will allow the singer to avoid jail time after his drunk driving arrest last August. The Associated Press reports that Grayson County (Texas) District Attorney Joe Brown says the details will be released after Travis’s court appearance on Thursday (Jan. 31). [...]

Randy Travis Receiving Treatment for Alcohol Problems

Billy Dukes — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 19:00:39 +0000

Randy Travis has pledged sobriety, and his lawyer says the singer is staying true to his word — with a little help. Larry Friedman tells TMZ that Travis is now recording new music and going through treatment for his alcohol addiction. In fact, 2013 is going to be a big year for the hitmaker. Friedman shares [...]

Randy Travis Reaches Plea Deal in Assault Case, Avoids Jail

Dave Wheaton — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 20:56:52 +0000

Here's hoping that Randy Travis' good news is a sign of things to come in 2013. The good news is, as long as he can cooperate with the terms of the plea deal he entered regarding his misdemeanor assault case, Travis will avoid spending any time in jail.

According to a report from E! Online, the country leg

Randy Travis Officially Charged With DWI

Megan Pacella — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 21:15:02 +0000

Last August, Randy Travis was arrested for suspicion of DWI -- reportedly while naked -- after driving his car into a Texas construction site. On Thursday (Jan. 10), Travis's blood-alcohol test came back, and he will now be formally charged with driving while intoxicated.

Randy Travis Pleads Not Guilty to Assault Charges, New Details Emerge From Church Parking Lot Incident

Billy Dukes — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 21:00:54 +0000

Randy Travis entered a not guilty plea as a response to assault charges stemming from an August parking lot incident in Plano, Texas. The tangle at the Prestonwood Baptist Church resulted in the singer being charged with a Class C simple assault, which a spokesman for the Plano police described as something from a simply unwanted touch to any physical contact that doesn’t cause pain or injury.

Randy Travis Gives Up Drinking

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 18:00:04 +0000

After a series of embarrassing public incidents involving alcohol, country star Randy Travis has given up drinking. His lawyer, Larry Friedman, tells TMZ that the troubled singer has “eliminated alcohol from his daily life.” The 53-year-old singer of such classics as ‘Forever and Ever, Amen’ and ‘On the Other Hand’ has a decades-long history of [...]

Randy Travis and the Avett Brothers Unite for New Installment of 'CMT Crossroads'

Cory Stromblad — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 22:00:05 +0000

Despite his pending legal troubles, Randy Travis hopes to return the focus to his superstar music career with an appearance on an upcoming new episode of 'CMT Crossroads.' The 'I Told You So' will converge at the 'Crossroads' with the critically-acclaimed folk act the Avett Brothers for an installment of the popular CMT series, which is set to debut on the network next month.

Lawyer Claims Randy Travis Kicked, Pushed His Client During Church Argument

Billy Dukes — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 17:30:14 +0000

Last week, Randy Travis was cited with a Class C assault after a physical confrontation with his girlfriend’s estranged husband in the parking lot of a Texas church. The husband, Dr. Ritchie Beougher, claims the country superstar did much worse than inflict an “unwanted touch” upon him.

Randy Travis Cited for Assaulting Girlfriends Estranged-Husband in a Church Parking Lot

Rudy Fernandez — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 17:52:20 +0000

Randy Travis seems to have a black cloud of trouble hovering over him. Last night, around 10:30 p.m. the police were called to a church parking lot because of a “domestic family disturbance” involving a woman, her estranged-husband, a fight and, you guessed it, country crooner Randy Travis. Plano Texas police officer David Tilley tells [...]

Randy Travis' 911 Call Hits the Web

Cory Stromblad — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 17:29:56 +0000

The 911 call made to Texas dispatchers after a passerby found an unclothed Randy Travis on the side of the road has surfaced on the internet. It’s the latest development in the scandal surrounding the troubled country music superstar, who was arrested late Tuesday night (August 7).

Randy Travis Drunk Driving and Naked

Rudy Fernandez — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 13:05:54 +0000

I was not in the least bit surprised to hear that Randy Travis was arrested again, for driving while intoxicated (DWI). However, I was floored to hear that he was driving naked while he was drunk driving. I cannot draw the lines between being naked and drunk driving, unless of course there is money riding on it (a drunk bet). The fact still remains that Randy Travis was arrested again for DWI, obstruction and retaliation the later two will be felony charges.

Randy Travis Suing Ex-Wife for Sabotaging His Career

Megan Pacella — Tue, 29 May 2012 16:00:11 +0000

After a 30-year relationship (including a 20-year marriage), Randy Travis and his ex-wife (and former manager) Elizabeth Travis haven’t exactly gone through an amicable divorce. Just days ago, the country legend filed a lawsuit against his former love, claiming that she breached her management contract and ruined his career by blabbing personal details about him. According to TMZ, Travis hasn’t given specific details about what personal details his ex is using against him — but it sounds pretty bad.