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A near-fatal stroke severely limited this country music legend's ability to sing. Now he's on tour

By Lottie Elizabeth Johnson, Deseret News | Posted - Aug. 29, 2025 at 11:45 a.m.

 
Recording artist Randy Travis listens during a hearing about intellectual property rights, June 26, 2024, in Washington, D.C. Travis will appear at Kingsbury Hall in Salt Lake City as part of his "More Life" tour, on Friday, Aug. 29.

Recording artist Randy Travis listens during a hearing about intellectual property rights, June 26, 2024, in Washington, D.C. Travis will appear at Kingsbury Hall in Salt Lake City as part of his "More Life" tour, on Friday, Aug. 29. (Mariam Zuhaib, Associated Press)

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Several years after suffering a stroke, Randy Travis wanted to be back out on the road with his fans. He just needed someone to be his voice.

Since 2019, James Dupré has been the voice of Travis's "More Life" tour, which stops in Salt Lake City on Friday.

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