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Key Points Randy Travis made a surprise appearance at the Grand Ole Opry Veterans Day show. He was accompanied by his wife of ten years, Mary Travis. The event featured performances by several country artists and supported veterans via the Gary Sinise Foundation. Randy Travis delighted country music fans with a surprise appearance at the Grand Ole Opry on Tuesday night. During a special Veterans Day show on Nov. 11, the beloved country crooner walked out on stage at the iconic Nashville venue for an unexpected moment that had the audience roaring with applause. 🎬SIGN UP for Parade’s Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 Randy Travis Walks Out on the Opry Stage with Wife Mary for Special Veterans Day Show Tuesday night’s special Grand Ole Opry event featured a lineup of country music performances, but fans were not expecting to see Travis, 65, come out on stage. The “Forever and Ever, Amen” singer has been battling various health issues following a near-fatal stroke in 2013 and a subsequent aphasia diagnosis. The condition has significantly affected Travis’ ability to speak and sing, though he has relearned how to walk. He was accompanied by his wife of 10 years, Mary Travis on Tuesday night, as the pair walked out on stage together and waved to the cheering crowd. Watch the video below: Gary Sinise & the Lt. Dan Band Perform at Grand Ole Opry Veterans Day Concert In addition to Travis’ surprise cameo on Tuesday, the audience at the Opry got to witness performances from several country stars, including Vince Gill, Emmylou Harris, Jamey Johnson, Craig Morgan and Scott Hasting, as well as James Taylor and Gary Sinise & the Lt. Dan Band. Related: Wife of Country Music Legend Randy Travis Speaks Out About His Past Health Issues
