On a quiet night at the Grand Ole Opry, country music superstar Randy Travis paid special tribute to one of his predecessors, George Jones.
The stage lights were turned down for the night to only shine on Travis, sitting alone with his guitar. As he began to play his guitar, he started to sing the famous hymn “Amazing Grace.”
His voice filled the room as purple and blue shades bathed him in an almost supernatural radiance.
His emotionally driven performance was breathtaking and fascinating. That created a moment in country music history that will go on forever.
Randy Travis’ trademark bass-baritone voice sang the melancholy song throughout the audience. His performance was gloomy and slow, a sad tribute to an essential character in country music – George Jones
As the tones flowed through the hall, the audience stayed silent out of reverence for this musical pioneer.
Alan Jackson, Vince Gill, and Travis Tritt were among the many famous singers who gathered to remember and respect George.
Randy was especially notable in attendance, having overcome a severe stroke only three years previously, to play at this un