Grand Ole Opry Member Spotlight: Randy Travis Return to Index Grand Ole Opry Country Music Show - Nashville Dierks Bentley - The Opry's Youngest Member A true-blue country traditionalist, Randy Travis keeps the Grand Ole Opry close to its roots. His earthy baritone voice helped revitalize country music in the 1980s, and his influence is felt even today. Background and Early Career Though he dropped out of ninth-grade, and spent the first part of his life dabbling in fighting, alcohol, drugs, and petty crime, Randy had a life-changing experience after winning a talent contest in North Carolina and starting a music career. He paid his dues in North Carolina for 5 more years and then went to Music City. Randy found anything but immediate success. He was turned down by every label in town and worked as a short-order cook at the Nashville Palace, where he would occasionally take off his apron and sing a song for the customers. He finally found success in 1985. Grand Ole Opry Induction Randy was "discovered" practically across the street at the Nashville Palace, and he became a full-fledged Opry member on December 20, 1986. Randy Travis at the Opry Want to hear his beautiful baritone voice at the Grand Ole Opry House? Visit the VME Grand Ole Opry Blog for a schedule of upcoming performances. Notable Hits You Might Hear at the Grand Ole Opry "On The Other Hand" "Diggin' Up Bones" "Forever and Ever, Amen" "If I Didn't Have You" "Look Heart, No Hands" "The Hole" "Out of My Bones" "Spirit of a Boy, Wisdom of a Man" "Three Wooden Crosses" More Details Randy married his manager, Lib Hatcher, in 1991. He has also worked as an actor, including parts as a guest star on the TV series Matlock and Touched by an Angel. See the complete list of current Grand Ole Opry members!

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