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Randy Travis Sues Texas State Agencies to Stop Release of Naked Arrest Video

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:00:55 +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.

Randy Travis Plays Sheriff in New TV Pilot With Billy Ray Cyrus

Megan Pacella — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 15:31:35 +0000

Last year Randy Travis was breaking the law, now he's making it. During a recent interview, Billy Ray Cyrus revealed that he and Travis are starring in a TV pilot that could get picked up soon. It's a return to television for Cyrus, who's starred on several shows since his career was jump-started in 1992.

Randy Travis Receiving Treatment for Alcohol Problems

Billy Dukes — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 19:00:39 +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 Gives Up Drinking

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 18:00:04 +0000

After a series of embarrassing public incidents involving alcohol, country star Randy Travis has given up drinking. His lawyer, Larry Friedman, tells TMZ that the troubled singer has “eliminated alcohol from his daily life.” The 53-year-old singer of such classics as ‘Forever and Ever, Amen’ and ‘On the Other Hand’ has a decades-long history of [...]

The Everly Brothers Get A Star, Carrie Underwood Gets Surprised – Today In Country Music History

Dave Diamond — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 17:53:09 +0000

Randy Travis surprised Carrie Underwood at the Hollywood Bowl on this date in 2010, the POTUS went to the Country Music Association awards on this date in 1991 (Do you remember who the president was in ’91?), the Everly Brothers got a star in 1986 and more. Here’s the list for Today In Country Music History [...]

Randy Travis' Brother Arrested on Drug Charges in North Carolina

Billy Dukes — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 16:29:37 +0000

Randy Travis' brother, David, was arrested twice in recent weeks, including an arrest last Thursday (Sept. 13) on charges of methamphetamine possession, manufacturing drugs and drug paraphernalia possession. David Traywick (Travis was born Randy Traywick) was also arrested on Aug. 27 in Union County on second degree trespassing and communicating threats charges.

Randy Travis' Truck Found Wrecked, Abandoned in Texas Field

Amy Sciarretto — Sun, 26 Aug 2012 16:25:50 +0000

A Chevrolet truck registered to Travis was found tipped over and abandoned in a field behind a Walmart in Frisco, Texas.

Randy Travis Cited for Assault Following Fight in Church Parking Lot

Billy Dukes — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 17:54:02 +0000

Randy Travis is in trouble with police once again following a fight in a Texas church parking lot, which broke out early Friday morning. The country legend was cited for simple assault and taken to the hospital after getting involved in a disagreement between a husband and wife. TMZ reports that Travis and another man [...]

'MugShot Yourself' Allows You to Be an Old-Timey Criminal

Kyle Dowling — Sat, 11 Aug 2012 03:02:54 +0000

Get ready because it’s about to get creepy up in here with MugShot Yourself.

In an attempt to promote the new BBC series ‘Copper,’ a website has been developed that takes a photo of you and blends it with vintage mug shots, courtesy of Mark Michaelson’s “Least Wanted” collection.

Randy Travis' 911 Call Hits the Web

Cory Stromblad — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 17:29:56 +0000

The 911 call made to Texas dispatchers after a passerby found an unclothed Randy Travis on the side of the road has surfaced on the internet. Listen to it here.

Randy Travis Naked During DWI Arrest

Billy Dukes — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 16:00:37 +0000

More details are now available regarding Randy Travis‘ arrest in North Texas on Tuesday night. As previously reported, the singer was nabbed for suspicion of DWI, as well as retaliation and obstruction, after he allegedly crashed his car and “verbally threatened” a police officer. Reports are now surfacing that Travis was naked at the time of his arrest, which came just before midnight.

Randy Travis Arrested for DWI

Billy Dukes — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 13:18:20 +0000

Randy Travis was arrested late Tuesday night (Aug. 7). Click through for more details

Blake Shelton Shows His Colors, Vince Gill Shows His Underwear – Today In Country Music History

Dave Diamond — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 16:47:09 +0000

Blake Shelton showed his colors on this date in 2011, Vince Gill showed his Fruit Of The Looms in 2007, Randy Travis showed us some Old 8 x 10s in 1988 and more.

Randy Travis Says Forever, Sugarland Just Might Believe – Today In Country Music History

Dave Diamond — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 17:02:20 +0000

Randy Travis promised to love Forever and Ever on this date in 1987, Sugarland thought they Just Might believe in 2006, Keith Urban scored his very first platinum single in 2005 and more.

Taylor Swift Burns Pictures, Randy Travis Says "I Told You So" – Today In Country Music History

Dave Diamond — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 16:45:46 +0000

Faith Hill was on the silver screen in 2004, Taylor Swift was burning pictures in 2008, Randy Travis said, "I Told You So" in 1988 and more.

Randy Travis Suing Ex-Wife for Sabotaging His Career

Megan Pacella — Tue, 29 May 2012 16:00:11 +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.

Randy Travis, 'More Life' – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Fri, 11 May 2012 16:30:24 +0000

It’s hard not to wonder if ‘More Life’ was chosen as a single from Randy Travis‘ ‘Anniversary Collection‘ album to allow the singer a chance to respond to his recent brush with infamy. The introspective ballad finds Travis asking for forgiveness from those he has hurt. Is this another case of art birthed from real life?

Randy Travis Goes Platinum, Carrie Underwood Strikes Preemptively – Today In Country Music History

Dave Diamond — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:27:10 +0000

Carrie Underwood’s preemptive strike won a Grammy on this date in 2008, Jimmy Wayne Stayed Gone in 2003 and Randy Travis was certified platinum in 1987. Click through for the complete list for Today In Country Music History for 10 February, 2012. The Eli Young Band‘s “Crazy Girl” came to radio in 2011. “Before He [...]

Randy Travis Collapses Onstage

Frank Seres — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 14:42:28 +0000

Randy Travis is reportedly okay after collapsing onstage while performing in Fort Worth Sunday night. According to the Burleson Star, Randy was performing at the Huguley Memorial Hospital's 18th annual Heart Gala, so there were plenty of doctors in the house.

Vince Gill With His Fruit Of The Looms [VIDEO] – Today In Country Music History

Dave Diamond — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 16:49:21 +0000

Randy Travis reminisced about his old photographs in 1988 and Vince Gill shot a video with his Fruit Of The Looms in 2007. Here’s the rundown for Today In Country Music History for 12 July, 2011. Fruit Of The Loom debuted an ad campaign that featured Vince Gill performing “Daddy Was The Apple Of My [...]