Legendary Country Star, 66, Leaves Fans ‘Crying’ with Surprise Opry Appearance originally appeared on Parade.
Randy Travis just helped to make one country music fan’s dreams come true.
The legendary country music singer, 66, gave one fan the “surprise of a lifetime” on Saturday night, after he joined Love on the Spectrum star Tyler White on stage at the Grand Ole Opry for an unforgettable moment.
White took the iconic stage in Nashville, Tenn., on June 21, where he performed Travis’ famous song “Deeper Than The Holler”—only to be surprised by the actual country icon himself.
As seen in the wholesome clip posted on social media, White had just finished his performance when Travis unexpectedly came out on stage, walking out alongside his wife Mary Davis.
“Tyler, we just wanted to thank you so much for loving country music, especially Randy Travis,” Davis told White during the sweet interaction. “Keep doing what you’re doing, Tyler.”
Travis, who has been battling various health issues following a near-fatal stroke in 2013, made fans emotional over the unexpected appearance, with several users on Instagram commending him for pulling off the “amazing” surprise.
“Seein Randy walk after what he’s been though even if it’s assisted makes me cry,” one user wrote in response to the heartfelt clip, while another user called the video “so wholesome.”
“What an amazing moment- God Bless Randy Travis a true country music icon! So happy for Tyler for that once in a lifetime experience!” another commented added.
Someone else wrote, “This is so special!” while adding, “Randy Travis is such a legend!”
“Can’t stop crying,” another person said. “Thank you, @opry for this on so many levels. Music belongs to us all.”
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Legendary Country Star, 66, Leaves Fans ‘Crying’ with Surprise Opry Appearance first appeared on Parade on Jun 22, 2025
This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 22, 2025, where it first appeared.