Randy Travis, a legend in country music, paid a heartfelt tribute to George Jones in this video clip.
The memorial performance was held at the Grand Ole Opry, where many country performers have found success. Travis began singing “Amazing Grace” all alone on stage in front of a silent audience.
Everything was dark except for the modest stage lights that revealed the lone singer. Travis came into focus when the spotlight was directed at him, standing alone in an almost eerie quiet. Travis began to sing while only lightly touching his guitar.
The singer sang the mournful tune in his distinctive rich, deep tones, slow and respectful. The moving performance permeated the theater and hugged everyone who had the luxury of being there that night without being interrupted by the audience.
The finest country music artists, including Alan Jackson, Vince Gill, Travis Tritt, and of course, Randy Travis, attended the memorial service to honor George Jones, a pioneer in the field.
Randy had suffered a serious stroke three years before, casting doubt on his future. According to his wife Mary, it has been a difficult road with many emotional ups and downs, but they are grateful for Randy’s supporters’ prayers and encouragement.
“We are blessed. We are happy with our current location. We have no idea what God has in store for us after this healing. “Right now, we’re simply grateful to be where we are,” she says, holding back a tear, “and we’re singing a different song.”We are happy to serve wherever there is a demand for it. Of course, he would love to go back to that stage eventually. We’re having a great time right now and consider ourselves quite fortunate to be where we are.
Three years after the stroke, this performance was given. Mr. Travis required many more years of rehabilitation to regain his singing voice and guitar playing abilities. Randy, may God bless you. It’s still yours.
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