The event takes place on October 24th in Alabama
Country music fans, get ready for an extraordinary addition to an already star-studded lineup. Kane Brown will be gracing the stage at A Heroes & Friends Tribute to Randy Travis – 1 Night, 1 Place, 1 Time, an eagerly anticipated event set to take place at Huntsville’s renowned Von Braun Center’s Propst Arena on October 24th. Brown’s inclusion in this celebration of Randy Travis’s legendary career not only elevates the event to unparalleled heights but also underscores the recognition of his own remarkable achievements in the music industry.
Kane Brown, a trailblazer in country music, is a name synonymous with chart-topping hits and a slew of accolades and awards. With multiple Platinum and Gold-certified albums, Billboard chart-toppers, and five AMA wins under his belt, Brown has consistently pushed the boundaries of contemporary country music. His unique fusion of country, pop, and R&B has garnered widespread acclaim and a dedicated fan base. As he joins the esteemed ranks of artists paying tribute to Randy Travis, this event promises to be a momentous celebration of not just one, but two iconic careers. Get ready for an unforgettable evening that not only pays homage to Randy Travis but also showcases the extraordinary talents of Brown and his contributions to the genre.
The once-in-a-lifetime event will include performances of Travis’ 23 global No. 1 hits by hitmakers and some of his favorite rising stars including Aaron Lewis, Ben Haggard, Craig Campbell, Darryl Worley, David Nail, Dennis Quaid, Jacob Tolliver, James Dupre, Jamie O’Neal, Jerrod Niemann, John Berry, Lorrie Morgan, Shenandoah, T. Graham Brown, Taylor Hicks, Thompson Square, Tony Jackson, The Original Randy Travis Band, and surprise guests.
Tickets are on sale now at the Von Braun Center box office as well as Ticketmaster.
A portion of the proceeds from the evening will be donated to the Randy Travis Foundation. The foundation is focused on stroke and aphasia awareness and supporting music education in schools.
With lifetime sales in excess of 25 million, Randy Travis is one of the biggest multi-genre record sellers of all time and a recent inductee into the Country Music Hall of Fame class of 2016. His honors include seven Grammy Awards, 11 Academy of Country Music statuettes, 10 American Music Awards, two People’s Choice awards, seven Music City News awards, eight Dove Awards from the Gospel Music Association, and five Country Music Association honors. In addition, three of his performances earned CMA Song of the Year honors: “On the Other Hand” (1986), “Forever and Ever Amen” (1987), and “Three Wooden Crosses” (2002). To date, he has 23 No. 1 singles, 31 Top 10 smashes, and more than 40 appearances in feature films and television shows to his credit.
Four of his albums are gold. Four are platinum. One has gone double platinum. One is triple platinum and another is quintuple platinum. In 2004, Travis was honored with his own star in the Hollywood Walk of Fame and is honored on the Music City Walk of Fame in Nashville, TN. He has been a member of the cast of the Grand Ole Opry since 1986. In 2017, Randy was honored with a wax figure at Madame Tussauds Nashville. Since his near-fatal stroke in 2013, with the help of his wife Mary and rigorous physical therapy, Randy continues to make improvements in his speaking, walking, and yes, singing. With the help of author Ken Abraham, he released his critically acclaimed memoir in 2019, Forever and Ever, Amen. In 2021 CMT named Randy the CMT Artist of a Lifetime and in 2022 the country music icon released his award-winning documentary More Life.
The Randy Travis Foundation is a charity dedicated to raising awareness for stroke and aphasia and providing arts and music enrichment for children. The two-part purpose connects a diverse group of people to support and find a cure for viral cardiomyopathy along with providing opportunities for at-risk children to participate in arts and music programs. The foundation’s mission is to serve those affected by viral cardiomyopathy by facilitating research and support for individuals affected by the condition along with creating opportunities for involvement in enrichment programs for children.
