Deborah L. Jacobs

In “The Bee Gees WALKOUT on Clive Anderson,” Laughter Turns to Silence as the Brothers Walk Out With Their Dignity Intact
Some moments in music history go beyond the stage they reveal the people behind the fame. The Bee Gees built ...

With Just a Smile and a Song, “Randy Owen Live 8-22-09” Becomes an Instant Classic
Some artists perform. Randy Owen connects. His voice doesn’t just carry a melody it carries memories, emotions and stories that ...

From the First Note, “Randy Owen’s at Neon Nights” Became a Full-Hearted, Hands-in-the-Air Celebration of Country Soul
Some performers fade with time but Randy Owen only shines brighter. Decades into his legendary career with Alabama, he still ...

The Crowd Sang, the Band Smiled, ‘Mountain Music’ at the Ryman Was Country Music Coming Home
Some songs don’t just bring a crowd to its feet they bring people together. That’s what happened when Alabama took ...

‘It Was Just a Matter of Time’ Captures the Quiet Strength That Made Randy Travis, a Country Giant
Randy Travis was already a country icon but what fans saw onstage was only part of the story. The real ...

The Quiet Impact of Randy Travis, Surprises Tyler White from “Love On The Spectrum” at the Grand Ole Opry
Even after his stroke in 2013, Randy Travis continues to inspire without needing to sing a word. His presence alone ...

You’ll Laugh, You’ll Cheer, “Are You Randy, Baby?” Is Randy Travis at His Coolest and Most Unexpected
Not every legend needs a spotlight to shine some just need one good joke. Randy Travis has spent decades making ...

When Travis Tritt Honored the Military, the Crowd Didn’t Cheer, They Roared a “USA!” That Echoed Through Stone and Soul
Some artists sing to entertain but Travis Tritt sings to unite, uplift, and remind people what truly matters. Whether he’s ...

He Stood in the Spotlight Alone And Travis Tritt Turned “Help Me Hold On” Into a Plea Every Heart Could Understand
Some voices can carry a tune. Travis Tritt’s voice carries a whole story. Whether he’s singing about heartbreak or letting ...

He Didn’t Just Sing About Regret, Travis Tritt Lived Every Line of “Nobody’s Fault But Mine” on That Nashville Stage
Travis Tritt doesn’t just perform he testifies. Every lyric he sings feels lived-in, like a chapter pulled straight from a ...