NASHVILLE, TN (CelebrityAccess) — With his 65th birthday on the horizon, country recording artist Randy Travis teamed up with his label, Warner Music Nashville, to release his first new music in a decade.
The news of the new album is a surprise from the Grammy-winning Country Music Hall of Famer, who largely stepped back from the public eye in 2013 following a serious stroke that him with aphasia, limiting his ability to sing and speak.
The new single, “Where That Came From” was released via Warner Music Nashville on May 3rd. The song, which was originally recorded – but not released – by James Dupre was written by Scotty Emerick and John Scott Sherrill.
For his latest music, Travis partnered with his longtime producer, Kyle Lehning, and leveraged A.I. to assist with the vocal elements of the song.
“Eleven years ago I never thought I would be able to have a hand in music production of any kind,” shared Travis. “But by God’s grace and the support of family, friends, fellow artists, and fans, I’m able to create the music I so dearly love. Working with Kyle Lehning and Warner Music Nashville again has been so special and nostalgic, and I’m so excited to share my new song ‘Where That Came From’ with you today. Many thanks to my wonderful team and the best fans in the world for putting me back in the saddle again! I’ve enjoyed every moment of it.”
“The motivation behind a musical recording is specific to each individual artist,” explains Lacy. “The genesis of this particular track came from a visceral desire to restore what was taken away from someone we know and love – Randy Travis. It was inspired by his courage to continue as a vital contributor to the music community. In working with him to make new recordings, the byproduct is a gift that goes straight to our hearts. AI may have been a tool that helped us along, but it was a group of dedicated and passionate humans, including Randy himself, that brought this beautiful song to life.”
