Randy Travis
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Travis was born in Marshville, North Carolina, the second of six children of Bobbie, a textile factory worker, and Harold Traywick, a horse breeder, turkey farmer, and construction business owner. While growing up, Travis was forced to take guitar lessons by his father and began performing at the age of eight with his brother, Ricky. Travis began drinking at the age of 12, and by 14 was a regular marijuana user, who occasionally dabbled in harder drugs. He often fought with his father and soon dropped out of high school. He became a juvenile delinquent and was arrested for various offenses, including auto theft and burglary.
Harold Traywick entered Randy and Ricky in a talent contest at a nightclub called “Country City, USA” in Charlotte, North Carolina. In the meantime, Ricky, who also had brushes with the law, was sentenced to jail and Randy had to complete the contest alone, but he won anyway. The club’s manager, Elizabeth “Lib” Hatcher, took an interest in Travis and gave him a job singing at the club. Travis began focusing on music. He first recorded for Paula Records and released two unsuccessful singles — “She’s My Woman” and “Dreamin’”. Travis’ legal troubles continued and he was due in court for probation violations.
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9 Sep 2010 | from www.randytravis.com/news
- Unscheduled Randy Travis Appearance - Saturday, August 28th 2010 in Fremont, Ohio 27 Aug 2010 | from www.randytravis.com/news
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- Meet Randy Travis at CMA Fest! 8 Jun 2010 | from www.randytravis.com/news
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