B105 TODAYS BEST COUNTRY » randy travis

Randy Travis Sues to Stop Release of Naked Arrest Video

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:10:55 +0000

Randy Travis was arrested last August for a DWI, obstruction and retaliation after crashing his Trans Am, then verbally threatening the police officers who responded to the scene. The singer was naked at the time of his arrest, and now he has filed suit against the Texas Department of Public Safety and the Office of the Attorney General to prevent the release of the arrest video.

Randy Travis Plays Sheriff in New TV Pilot With Billy Ray Cyrus

Megan Pacella — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:41:13 +0000

Last year Randy Travis was breaking the law, now he's making it. During a recent interview, Billy Ray Cyrus revealed that he and Travis are starring in a TV pilot that could get picked up soon. It's a return to television for Cyrus, who's starred on several shows since his career was jump-started in 1992.

George Jones Enlists Randy Travis, Jamey Johnson + More for Final Farewell Concert

Cory Stromblad — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 18:55:14 +0000

George Jones will cap his 58-year career as one of country music's most revered artists with a final performance on Nov. 22 at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena. Randy Travis, Jamey Johnson, the Charlie Daniels Band and Lorrie Morgan will share the stage with living legend for what's sure to be a historic event.

Randy Travis Sentenced in DWI Case

Cory Stromblad — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 15:59:24 +0000

Randy Travis has pleaded guilty to his misdemeanor DWI charge and will narrowly avoid jail time from his 2012 arrest, during which his blood alcohol content was recorded as nearly three times the legal limit.

Randy Travis to Plead Guilty in Drunk Driving Case

Billy Dukes — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 13:57:37 +0000

Randy Travis is expected to enter a guilty plea to a misdemeanor charge, which will allow the singer to avoid jail time after his drunk driving arrest last August. The Associated Press reports that Grayson County (Texas) District Attorney Joe Brown says the details will be released after Travis’s court appearance on Thursday (Jan. 31). [...]

Randy Travis Receiving Treatment for Alcohol Problems

Billy Dukes — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 17:16:39 +0000

Randy Travis has pledged sobriety, and his lawyer says the singer is staying true to his word — with a little help. Larry Friedman tells TMZ that Travis is now recording new music and going through treatment for his alcohol addiction. In fact, 2013 is going to be a big year for the hitmaker. Friedman shares [...]

Randy Travis Avoids Jail, Reaches Plea Deal in Assault Case

Cory Stromblad — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 13:50:47 +0000

Randy Travis won’t be spending any time behind bars, as long as he can adhere to the terms of his plea deal entered in regards to his misdemeanor assault case. E! Online reports that the ‘Three Wooden Crosses’ singer will receive a 90-day deferred sentence as a direct result of a plea of either guilty [...]

Randy Travis Gives Up Drinking

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 18:00:04 +0000

After a series of embarrassing public incidents involving alcohol, country star Randy Travis has given up drinking. His lawyer, Larry Friedman, tells TMZ that the troubled singer has “eliminated alcohol from his daily life.” The 53-year-old singer of such classics as ‘Forever and Ever, Amen’ and ‘On the Other Hand’ has a decades-long history of [...]

Randy Travis and the Avett Brothers Unite for New Installment of 'CMT Crossroads'

Cory Stromblad — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 21:00:05 +0000

Despite his pending legal troubles, Randy Travis hopes to return the focus to his superstar music career with an appearance on an upcoming new episode of 'CMT Crossroads.' The 'I Told You So' will converge at the 'Crossroads' with the critically-acclaimed folk act the Avett Brothers for an installment of the popular CMT series, which is set to debut on the network next month.

Randy Travis' Brother Arrested on Drug Charges in North Carolina

Billy Dukes — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 12:03:46 +0000

Randy Travis' brother, David, was arrested twice in recent weeks, including an arrest last Thursday (Sept. 13) on charges of methamphetamine possession, manufacturing drugs and drug paraphernalia possession. David Traywick (Travis was born Randy Traywick) was also arrested on Aug. 27 in Union County on second degree trespassing and communicating threats charges.

Despite Legal Problems, Randy Travis Returned to the Stage and Shined

Ken Hayes — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 15:47:01 +0000

Fans of Randy Travis have been skeptical if the country legend would be performing his scheduled dates. He took the stage in New York the other night, and shined. This is good news for people who are anxiously awaiting his concert at Black Bear Casino on September 22nd. According to the Daily Review, the crowd [...]

Lawyer Claims Randy Travis Kicked, Pushed His Client During Church Argument

Billy Dukes — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 19:22:14 +0000

Last week, Randy Travis was cited with a Class C assault after a physical confrontation with his girlfriend’s estranged husband in the parking lot of a Texas church. The husband, Dr. Ritchie Beougher, claims the country superstar did much worse than inflict an “unwanted touch” upon him.

Randy Travis' Truck Found Wrecked, Abandoned in Texas Field

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 12:30:42 +0000

Randy Travis is in the news again, but this time, it doesn’t have to do with him being naked, intoxicated, assaulting someone, defending his lady friend or being near a church — all of which have been the scenarios for his previous brushes with the law this year. This time, a Chevrolet truck registered to Travis was found tipped over and abandoned in a field behind a Walmart in Frisco, Texas. The singer’s lawyer, Larry Friedman, says Travis was not driving the vehicle nor was he responsible for its condition.

Is The Rise In Misconduct Of Public Figures Coincidence?

Ken Hayes — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 17:55:32 +0000

Let me be perfectly clear. I hope all of these people that are having their problems get the help they need, or at least they can straighten out their lives.

But what the heck is going on? It seems like there has been a rash of people in the public eye lately that have been arrested or somehow involved in misconduct. Let's recap who comes to mind:

Randy Travis' 911 Call Hits the Web

Cory Stromblad — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 12:08:56 +0000

The 911 call made to Texas dispatchers after a passerby found an unclothed Randy Travis on the side of the road has surfaced on the internet. It’s the latest development in the scandal surrounding the troubled country music superstar, who was arrested late Tuesday night (August 7).

7 Possible Explanations For Randy Travis Being Arrested Drunk & Naked

Ken Hayes — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 17:14:29 +0000

In case you hadn't heard, Tuesday night Randy Travis was arrested for a DWI. Cops found him on the side of the road, where he crashed his Pontiac Trans Am. He was naked and very drunk. There also was a 911 call from a convenience store where he tried to purchase cigarettes... naked. What the heck happened? Here's some possible explanations:

Randy Travis Naked During DWI Arrest

Billy Dukes — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 11:12:37 +0000

More details are now available regarding Randy Travis‘ arrest in North Texas on Tuesday night. As previously reported, the singer was nabbed for suspicion of DWI, as well as retaliation and obstruction, after he allegedly crashed his car and “verbally threatened” a police officer. Reports are now surfacing that Travis was naked at the time of his arrest, which came just before midnight.

Randy Travis Arrested for DWI

Billy Dukes — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 13:18:20 +0000

Randy Travis is still in custody this morning after being arrested Tuesday night on suspicion of DWI following a car accident in Texas. TMZ reports that the country singer suffered minor cuts and bruises after crashing his car. His vehicle was the only one involved in the accident.

Randy Travis Arrest Video Released by Police

Billy Dukes — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 19:06:37 +0000

Video of Randy Travis‘s Feb. 6 arrest for suspicion of public intoxication has been released by the police who answered the call in Sanger, Texas. The footage shows a cooperative, albeit shocked, country legend being questioned and handcuffed before being driven back to the police station.

Randy Travis Apologizes After Being Arrested

Brittany Joy Cooper — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:45:04 +0000

After news of Randy Travis‘ 1:30AM arrest on a charge of suspicion of public intoxication circulated this morning, Travis came out with a public apology for his actions. In a statement to the Associated Press, the country singer offered his sincerest apologies for ”what resulted following an evening of celebrating the Super Bowl,” assuring that he’s ”committed to being responsible and accountable” in the future.