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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 28, 2026) – Country music legend and trailblazer Randy Travis is set to celebrate the 40th anniversary of his debut multi-platinum album, Storms of Life, during CMA Fest (June 4-7) with a special activation inside Fan Fair X. The installation will feature a life-size replica of the general store in the album’s cover art as well as merchandise including vinyl and CDs of the record-setting LP that changed the course of Country music. Fans will even be able to write a letter to Randy and put it in his mailbox, with stories to be highlighted throughout the year.
Fan Fair X’s Close Up Stage on Saturday at 10:15 a.m will play host to 40 Years of Randy Travis: Exploring The Icon’s Legacy and Impact, featuring Randy and his wife, Mary, alongside ACM-nominated Emily Ann Roberts and rising star Colton Dawson, who have each named Randy Travis as a role model and trailblazer in their own careers. This presentation will honor Randy’s influence on generations of artists in Country music.
Fans will have the chance to meet Travis during appearances at his booth on Friday at 1:00 p.m. and Saturday at 11:00 a.m.
About Randy Travis
With lifetime sales exceeding 25 million, Randy Travis is one of the most successful multi-genre artists of all time and a 2016 inductee into the Country Music Hall of Fame. A member of the Grand Ole Opry since 1986, his accolades include seven Grammy Awards, 11 Academy of Country Music Awards, 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 Awards. 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 earned 23 No. 1 singles, 31 Top 10 hits, and more than 40 appearances in feature films and television shows. His discography includes four Gold albums, four Platinum albums, one Double Platinum album, one Triple Platinum album, and one Quintuple Platinum album.
In 1992, Travis was recognized by the USO for his support and dedication to U.S. troops, including five USO tours, and received the Bob Hope Entertainment Award. He was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2004 and is celebrated on Nashville’s Music City Walk of Fame. Since suffering a near-fatal stroke in 2013, Travis—through the support of his wife, Mary, and rigorous physical therapy—has made remarkable strides in recovery, including improvements in speaking, walking, and singing. In 2019, he released his critically acclaimed memoirForever and Ever, Amen, co-authored with Ken Abraham. In 2021, CMT named Travis the CMT Artist of a Lifetime. In 2022, he released his award-winning documentary More Life, which garnered six Telly Awards.
In May 2024, with the assistance of cutting-edge AI technologies, Travis and Warner Records Nashville released “Where That Came From,” marking his first new recording in over a decade and showcasing his signature vocals. The single debuted at No. 45 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart and was met with enthusiastic praise from fans and country radio. The release also sparked a new chapter of advocacy, as Travis and his wife began working to promote creators’ rights in Washington D.C. and across the nation, championing fair compensation and protections for artists in the evolving digital age. Randy received the Academy of Country Music’s Milestone Award at the 2025 ACM Honors ceremony in Nashville, Tennessee, and was previously presented with the ASCAP Founders Award at the 57th Annual ASCAP Country Music Awards in 2019. In 2026, Travis has returned to the road with his “More Life Tour,” celebrating his enduring legacy and connection with fans across the country. For tour dates and tickets, visit randytravis.com.
About Emily Ann Roberts
They say the path to the grandest stage is paved with relentless practice, and Emily Ann Roberts embodies this mantra. From humble beginnings on small Knoxville stages to numerous performances at the Grand Ole Opry, Roberts has diligently earned her place in the spotlight. Her journey began as a standout and runner-up finisher on Blake Shelton’s team on “The Voice,” a remarkable achievement even before graduating high school. Since then, Roberts has amassed more than 144 million global streams, solidifying her status as one of the most magnetic rising stars in country music. Her debut album, Can’t Hide Country, showcased her unique blend of traditional country and bluegrass roots, and was spotlighted by Billboard,MusicRow, People, and more. The project was followed by a new EP, Memory Lane. No stranger to the stage, Emily Ann has toured with the likes of Blake Shelton, Cody Johnson, Megan Moroney, Jamey Johnson, and more, and she’ll open for Thomas Rhett throughout 2026. Adding to her impressive list of accomplishments, Emily Ann is an ACM New Female Artist of the Year nominee, a member of the Opry NextStage and MusicRow Next Big Thing Classes of 2026, a CMT Next Woman of Country, Nashville Briefing Artist to Watch, and is a featured artist in Walt Disney World’s Country Bear Musical Jamboree attraction, performing “Try Everything” from “Zootopia” as Trixie St. Claire. From small-town beginnings to the national spotlight, Emily Ann Roberts continues to captivate audiences and garner countless fans with her tuneful twang, vivid songwriting and charismatic stage presence. For more information visit emilyannroberts.com.
About Colton Dawson
One of the hottest artists to watch on the country music scene, Colton Dawson is blazing a trail from his home in Arizona all the way to Music City and beyond. His smooth vocals, sharp guitar work, and honest storytelling are quickly setting him apart in Nashville’s new wave of traditional country. With a breakout performance at a sold-out Ryman Auditorium opening for country hitmaker Clay Walker, just him and his guitar, he received not one, but two standing ovations. Audiences react heavily to his wise-beyond-his-years lyrical truths, slick melodies, and nostalgic style, be it onstage or online. Colton has collaborated with GRAMMY Award-winning producer Chuck Ainlay and hit songwriter Roger Springer to create his debut project. Don’t miss out on Colton Dawson. To stay up to date on Colton Dawson, visit coltondawson.com.
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