- Country star Randy Travis has released a new Christmas song, “Where My Heart Is,” using vocals recorded before his life-altering stroke in 2013.
- His wife, Mary Travis, described the emotional experience of rediscovering the vaulted recordings and hearing her husband’s “God-given” voice again.
- The new music release is framed as a testament to the couple’s journey of faith, healing, and gratitude over the past decade.
- Mary shared that releasing the song is a “cathartic” experience, perfectly timed for a season centered on faith, family, and friends.
NASHVILLE, TENN. – More than a decade after a near-fatal stroke silenced his iconic baritone, Randy Travis’s voice is once again gracing the airwaves this holiday season. The country music legend has released a new Christmas song, “Where My Heart Is,” a touching track brought to life from recordings made before his 2013 health crisis.
A Voice from the Vaults
The song’s release is an emotional milestone for Travis and his wife, Mary, who have navigated a long and challenging recovery journey. Mary Travis shared in an exclusive interview that they recently took a deep dive into Randy’s archives and uncovered the forgotten holiday recordings.
Hearing Randy’s powerful voice again was a profound experience. “The voice is just so iconic, it’s one of a kind,” Mary said. “I know that he’d give anything in the world to be able to sing like that again.”
A Journey of Faith and Healing
In 2013, Travis suffered a massive stroke that left him with partial paralysis and aphasia, severely limiting his ability to speak and sing. Mary reflected on how their faith has anchored them through the difficult years.
She described Randy’s acceptance of his new reality as a sign of his incredible strength, calling him a “mountain of a man.” Revisiting the music, she said, reinforces their appreciation for the “God-given” talent he was able to share with the world for so many years. “His voice was for sure God given. And I don’t think Randy ever took it for granted,” she noted.
WATCH: Randy and Mary Travis discuss his new Christmas song
Randy and Mary Travis discuss his new Christmas song
A Cathartic Holiday Release
For the couple, releasing “Where My Heart Is” is a “cathartic” way to celebrate the season. It allows them—and his millions of fans—to reconnect with a voice that has been a staple of country music for decades.
“Christmas is something that’s, well, it’s a sweet time of the year for so many,” Mary explained. “And to have a new Christmas song, it just, you know, I get in the mood for Christmas by playing Randy Travis’ Christmas music.” The song serves as a reminder of the importance of cherishing time with loved ones, a message that resonates deeply with their journey.
“Where My Heart Is” is available now on all major streaming platforms.
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