In a moment that has shaken the country music world, Mary Travis, wife and lifelong caregiver of country music legend Randy Travis, made a tearful announcement just minutes ago from Nashville, Tennessee. Speaking with visible emotion and unwavering love, Mary revealed that Randy Travis, at 65, is currently facing a new and serious health setback that has left him in critical condition.

“He’s fought so hard for so long,” Mary said, her voice breaking. “But right now, he needs all the prayers, love, and strength we can give him.”

Since suffering a massive stroke in 2013 that left him with limited mobility and impaired speech, Randy Travis has become a symbol of resilience, grace, and the quiet courage that comes from faith, family, and music.

But this latest development—though not yet detailed publicly—marks one of the most serious moments in his long and difficult health journey.
The family statement, read by Mary while Randy remained under close care at a Nashville hospital, said doctors are “deeply concerned” and asked the world to “please lift him in prayer.” No medical details were released, but insiders confirm the singer developed new complications overnight and was rushed in early this morning.

Since his 2013 stroke Randy has fought to reclaim speech, mobility, and even fragments of the baritone that once carried classics like “Forever and Ever, Amen.” His public appearances—brief singing cameos, hand-print ceremonies, gospel hymns with friends—were proof of a stubborn will that refused to quit. Today that will is being tested again.
Within minutes of the announcement, social media lit with messages from Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood, and Garth Brooks, all asking fans to keep the Travis family in their thoughts. Radio stations across the South paused playlists to replay Randy’s hits and invite listener prayers.

Mary ended the short statement with a simple plea: “Give him your love. He’s always shared it freely with us.” For now the music world holds its breath, waiting for the next word on the man who once sang that love lasts “forever and ever”—and proved it by coming back from death’s door once already.