At this point in country music history Randy Travis has been cast along with some of the greatest voices in the genre. Even now, as this track shows, Travis’ voice can still melt butter on a January morning. In 2013 Travis experienced a stroke in that left him unable to speak or move without assistance. He spent over 2 years in daily therapy to regain the abilities. As this song, first song in a decade, proves the man is back in fine form.
“You’ll hear much more about the special team of folks who came together to help make this magical moment in my career possible in the coming week.In the meantime, just know that when it comes to singing songs for you, there’s always more where that came from.” Travis posted on his Instagram.
The song is a bittersweet recollection of a love that has now gone, delivered in Travis’ signature baritone.
There appears to be some hoopla via AI filling in for much of Travis’ vocal issues. But not from me. As I type this on my laptop, who am I to point a finger and judge a legend. It sounds good and that’s enough for me.