On July 18, some of the biggest stars in country music came together for a special event called Stars Behind The Stars to support the families of the Dallas police officers who lost their lives during recent protests.
The event featured amazing performances by legendary artists like Tanya Tucker, The Oak Ridge Boys, T.G. Sheppard, Kelly Lang, The Bellamy Brothers, and John Conlee. But the biggest surprise of the night came after Tanya Tucker’s performance.
After taking a shot of tequila on stage, Tanya had an exciting announcement for the crowd.
“Right now, I’d like to introduce someone very special to me. And I know he’s very special to you. He’s a wonderful human being and one of the greatest singers of all time. Ladies and gentlemen, Mr. Randy Travis!”
The audience erupted in cheers!
Randy Travis, who suffered a major stroke three years ago, has made very few public appearances since then. He now needs assistance walking and is still working on regaining his speech. But on this special night, he stepped onto the stage, holding onto his wife, Mary, for support.
Tucker welcomed him with a warm hug as the crowd continued to cheer. Though his voice was faint, you could hear him say, “Thank you.”
“We love you, Randy,” Tucker said. “Texas loves you, always remember that. And I sure do love you.”
The two shared a friendly kiss before Travis waved to the audience, saying, “Bye” and “I love you.” As he walked off the stage, Tanya began singing the lyrics to his famous song, Forever And Ever, Amen, making the moment even more emotional.
It was an unforgettable night for the people of Dallas, filled with music, love, and a heartfelt tribute to a true country legend.
Be sure to share this touching moment with your friends and family!
