Fans of country music icon Randy Travis are feeling extra emotional today.
The country legend, 66, took to TikTok alongside his wife, Mary Travis, to share a poignant message ahead of his performance in Nashville on November 15 at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center.
"Hi, this is Mary Travis, and this is..." "Randy," Randy joins in, his speed slowed as a result of the debilitating stroke he suffered in 2013. It's a tremendous accomplishment for the music legend to speak, considering what his body has been through.
Mary goes on to share that "it's going to be a very special night with Randy's original band," featuring historic videos and the Nashville Symphony Orchestra.
@randy.travisRandy's thrilled to see you in Nashville this Saturday, November 15 at Schermerhorn Symphony Center for a Randy Travis experience like no other! The @Nashville Symphony orchestra will join us with the original band and guest vocalist @James Dupré to bring Randy's hits to life in a brand new way. Will we see you there? There's still time to save your seat at the link under Randy's profile. #RandyTravis #CountryMusic #Nashville #MoreLife #OnTour
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Travis Looked Amazing at a Recent Appearance
Last month, Travis hit the red carpet alongside his wife to attend the Medallion Ceremony for the Class of 2025 at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville, Tennessee. The music legend’s smiling presence at the major event is incredibly significant, considering the debilitating stroke that many assumed would kill him. In recent interviews, it was revealed that even Randy’s doctors thought he would die, recommending to Mary that she “pull the plug” on her husband.
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Randy was initially hospitalized for congestive heart failure tied to viral cardiomyopathy, and subsequently suffered a debilitating stroke. However, Mary Travis always believed her husband would pull through. In a revealing interview with Fox News Digital back in August, Mary shared that doctors told her it was time to end her husband’s life.
“I think Randy, there was never a doubt in Randy’s mind that he could make it through it. It was that magical moment that I went to his bedside when they said, ‘We need to pull the plug. He’s got too many things going against him at that point.’ He had gotten a staph infection and three other hospital-born bacterial viruses like Serratia, Pseudomonas, one thing after another, and the doctors were just saying, ‘He just doesn’t have the strength to get through this,'” Mary said.
Mary went to her husband’s bedside, and he squeezed her hand. A tear went down his face, and she realized he was still fighting. She then went full “mama bear” and made it clear they were not going to be saying goodbye anytime soon.
“And I meant that, and Randy meant it. And I knew at that point in time, because he had every odd in the world against him, and he wasn’t giving up. And I was so encouraged by that, to be honest. He was my inspiration,” Mary told the publication.
Randy is Back on Tour
View this post on InstagramWhile the stroke has made certain things difficult for Randy, it hasn’t stopped him. This August, he kicked off his “More Life” tour with his original band and the help of guest vocalist James Dupre.
Related: Randy Travis Looks Incredible in Public Appearance After His Wife Revealed Doctors Wanted To ‘Pull the Plug’ on Him
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