Randy Travis Celebrates ‘Anniversary’ With Brad, Carrie + More
Pop quiz: Where can you find Kenny Chesney, Tim McGraw, George Jones, Carrie Underwood, Shelby Lynne, Willie Nelson and Kris Kristofferson?
Answer: On the Randy Travis 'Anniversary Celebration' duets CD that is scheduled for June 7 release. From what we've heard from Randy, recording his mega hits and some new tunes was a joy and not just because it gave him a chance to work with his old friends on this 25th anniversary disc.
"I didn't know this," Randy tells the Wilkes-Barre Weekender of the song 'Diggin' up Bones,' "but when it was written, there was actually a third verse to the song. We added that on the record, and it's hilarious!"
Yet Randy seems especially pleased that newer artists appreciate his past hits, which can be seen in his response to Carrie Underwood when she asked to record 'I Told You So' for her 2007 album 'Carnival Ride,'
"Yeah, and anything else I might have in the catalog!" he says he told Carrie. "She did that vocal performance, and the first time we heard that was over the phone. And I was amazed even just hearing it on the phone. My comment then was, 'You know, it was far more suited for her as a vocalist than it was for me.' She's remarkable."
Here's the track listing for the 'Anniversary Celebration:'
1. 'Everything and All' featuring Brad Paisley
2. 'A Few Ole Country Boys' featuring Jamey Johnson
3. 'Forever and Ever, Amen' featuring Zac Brown Band
4. 'He Walked On Water' featuring Kenny Chesney
5. 'T.I.M.E.' featuring Josh Turner
6. 'Love Looks Good On You' featuring Kristin Chenoweth
7. 'Better Class of Losers/She's Got The Rhythm (And I Got The Blues)' medley feat. Alan Jackson
8. 'More Life' featuring Don Henley
9. 'Can't Hurt A Man' featuring Tim McGraw
10. 'Promises' featuring Shelby Lynne
11. 'Is it Still Over?' featuring Carrie Underwood
12. 'Road To Surrender' featuring Kris Kristofferson & Willie Nelson
13. 'Diggin' Up Bones' featuring John Anderson
14. 'Someone You Never Knew' featuring Eamonn McCrystal
15. 'Too Much' featuring James Otto
16. 'Didn't We Shine' featuring George Jones, Lorrie Morgan, Ray Price, Connie Smith, Joe Stampley & Gene Watson
Find out more about Randy Travis' 'Anniversary Celebration' on his website.
Randy's next scheduled concert is April 1 in Jim Thorpe, Pa. For a complete list of concert dates, check here.