With a career that has spanned over 40 years and includes 16 Number One singles on the U.S. Billboard country singles charts plus thirteen others that have landed in the Top Ten, and 38 ACM, CMA, Dove, GRAMMY and American Music Awards combined, what else can Randy Travis conquer in his career? With 1.5 million followers and over 8 million likes, this Country Music Hall of Famer has become a viral TikTok star!
While social media has provided different ways for fans to connect with their favorite artists, it has also allowed a platform for artists to be discovered by those whom may normally may not have been introduced to them. In the case of Randy, TikTok has been a window into an intimate side of his life as well as a way for him to interact with other artists, sometimes crossing genres and introducing him to new fans. Below are a few examples that have gone viral:
#2. Texas native and country music lover, rapper Post Malone, makes an appearance in a video that got around to Randy. Randy knows of Post Malone and was tickled to find out more about him and that he is a BIG Randy Travis guy. Watch Here.
#3. Randy and TikTok sensation/rising star Alexandra Kay made the country music stars biggest waves yet on the app over iced coffee. Her performance of his hit song “Deeper Than The Holler” is almost as captivating as Randy’s reaction to her coffee creation. Watch Here.
#4. Country newcomer Drew Parker recently performed Randy’s “Heroes & Friends” backstage after his own show that Randy attended. Watch here.
We’re looking forward to see new generations of classic country fans thanks to Randy’s TikTok. Wonder who will be the next to join him in a post?
For more information on Randy Travis, visit his website at www.randytravis.com and follow him on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok.