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Randy Travis Sues to Stop Release of Naked Arrest Video

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 20 May 2013 12:00:55 +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.

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

Christina Vinson — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 12:00:37 +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.

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 [...]

Randy Travis Receiving Treatment for Alcohol Problems

Billy Dukes — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 11:00:39 +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 Avoids Jail, Reaches Plea Deal in Assault Case

Cory Stromblad — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 13:00:47 +0000

Randy Travis won’t be spending any time behind bars, as long as he can adhere to the terms of his plea deal entered in regards to his misdemeanor assault case. E! Online reports that the ‘Three Wooden Crosses’ singer will receive a 90-day deferred sentence as a direct result of a plea of either guilty [...]

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

Cory Stromblad — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 12:00:05 +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.

Randy Travis' Truck Found Wrecked, Abandoned in Texas Field

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 12:00:42 +0000

Randy Travis is in the news again, but this time, it doesn’t have to do with him being naked, intoxicated, assaulting someone, defending his lady friend or being near a church — all of which have been the scenarios for his previous brushes with the law this year. This time, a Chevrolet truck registered to Travis was found tipped over and abandoned in a field behind a Walmart in Frisco, Texas. The singer’s lawyer, Larry Friedman, says Travis was not driving the vehicle nor was he responsible for its condition.

Randy Travis Arrested for DWI

Billy Dukes — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 12:18:20 +0000

Randy Travis was arrested late Tuesday night (Aug. 7) on suspicion of DWI following a car accident in Texas. The country singer suffered minor cuts and bruises after crashing his car, according to TMZ. His vehicle was the only one involved in the accident. He is still in custody as of Wednesday morning.

Randy Travis' Ex-Wife Says He Ruined His Own Career, Seeks to End Lawsuit

Cory Stromblad — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 12:00:10 +0000

In court papers filed this week in Tennessee, Elizabeth Travis, ex-wife and ex-manager of country superstar Randy Travis, denies all accusations made by her former husband and seeks monetary damages based on lost earnings. The papers were filed in response to the countersuit made by the ‘I Told You So’ singer last month.

Randy Travis Suing Ex-Wife for Sabotaging His Career

Megan Pacella — Wed, 30 May 2012 14:00:11 +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.

Randy Travis to Stand in as 'Today' Show Co-Host on Wednesday

Brittany Joy Cooper — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 13:30:13 +0000

As it turns out, ‘Today’ show host Hoda Kotb is quite the country music fan. Last week, we reported that Lee Brice was scheduled to co-host ‘Today’ Tuesday, March 20 with Kotb during the fourth hour on NBC in the absence of regular co-host Kathie Lee Gifford. Then, we got wind of another set of country co-hosts slated to appear the same week: Josh Turner will be filling Gifford’s role Monday, March 19 while Kellie Pickler will stop in on Friday the 23rd. Now, a fourth co-host has been announced, and — surprise! — it’s country star Randy Travis.

Randy Travis Apologizes After Being Arrested

Brittany Joy Cooper — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:25:04 +0000

After news of Randy Travis‘ 1:30AM arrest on a charge of suspicion of public intoxication circulated this morning, Travis came out with a public apology for his actions. In a statement to the Associated Press, the country singer offered his sincerest apologies for ”what resulted following an evening of celebrating the Super Bowl,” assuring that he’s ”committed to being responsible and accountable” in the future.

Daily Roundup: Randy Travis, Miranda Lambert + More

Billy Dukes — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:19:30 +0000

Randy Travis got a little too rowdy in Texas last night, and it cost him some time behind bars. That’s the big story in today’s Daily Roundup, but news of Miranda Lambert struggling to get through a show in Alabama and Jimmy Fallon’s impersonation of Taylor Swift also kept country music fans interested all day long.

Randy Travis Arrested For Public Intox Outside A Church In Dallas, Texas

Billy Goforth — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:34:53 +0000

It looks like Randy Travis might be singin’ the blues instead of singing for a sold out show. The country mega-superstar was arrested for public intoxication in Dallas, Texas. According to the police department in Sanger Texas, a report was called in about a suspicious man at a church. Officers arrived on location only to [...]

Randy Travis Announces 25th Anniversary Celebration Tour

Brittany Joy Cooper — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:55:05 +0000

June of 2011 marked the beginning of seven-time Grammy Award-winner Randy Travis‘ 25th year in the music industry. To commemorate that silver anniversary, Travis released his ‘Anniversary Celebration‘ record with Warner Bros., and he’s just announced a 2012 North American tour to let fans in on the celebration.

Randy Travis Collapses Onstage, Doctors Rush to Aid

Shauna Wright — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 12:00:38 +0000

Country superstar Randy Travis gave everyone a scare on Sunday night when he collapsed while performing at a medical center gala in Fort Worth, TX. Fortunately, he was not hospitalized and is now said to be okay.

The McDaily Webcast: Brad Paisley Pranked Blake Shelton [VIDEO]

ryanmcdonald-willey — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 13:41:44 +0000

In today’s McDaily Webcast find out why Randy Travis fainted in Fort Worth. You’ll discover what evil prank Brad Paisley played on Blake Shelton. And we’ll discover how hiding your wife and kids won’t help you avoid the police. The McDaily Webcast Did you hear that Brandy was McWilley’s Trivia Winner today? And thanks to [...]

Randy Travis Says He Was a 'Deer in the Headlights' Early in His Career

Jeff Giles — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 12:00:32 +0000

When you’ve enjoyed a quarter century of success as illustrious as Randy Travis has, you’ve earned the right to pause and take a look back — and Travis did it in style with this year’s star-studded ‘Anniversary Celebration,’ which united some of music’s biggest stars in celebration of his first 25 years as a recording artist.

Now promoting the release of his Brad Paisley duet, ‘Everything and All’ — his 59th overall single — Travis reflected on his quarter-century milestone in a recent interview, discussing his relationships with a handful of country stars, the enjoyment he still derives from performing live, and some of his most enduring hits.