For Anyone Trying to Let Go, Travis Tritt’s “Old Habits” Live Brings the Struggle to Life

Michael Stevens

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When Travis Tritt stepped onto the stage at the Tivoli Theatre in Chattanooga and began singing “Old Habits,” the room shifted. The crowd fell into silence as his voice, rough with emotion filled the air. This live version, part of his Live & Kickin’ concert doesn’t just revisit the past, it holds onto it. Tritt sings not from memory but from somewhere deeper.

“Old Habits” is a song about heartbreak that doesn’t go away, the kind that lingers long after the goodbye. It speaks of love that’s gone but still shapes every day. The pain in Tritt’s voice is raw, but never out of control. You hear strength in the grit but you also hear sorrow. The performance is both worn and whole, a man trying to move forward while something keeps pulling him back.

Travis Tritt – Old Habits (from Live & Kickin’)

For many fans, this rendition hits even harder than the studio version. In comment sections and country music circles, people talk about how real it feels, how it reminds them of a breakup they never quite healed from. His stage presence, backed by a full band, creates the perfect storm: personal storytelling wrapped in Southern rock and country soul.

If “Old Habits” is the ache that won’t fade, then “I’m Gonna Be Somebody” is the fire that never dies. Also part of the Live & Kickin’ concert, this song takes the crowd in a different direction, upward. Originally released in 1990, it’s one of Tritt’s most inspirational tracks, telling the story of a dreamer who refuses to give up.

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Travis Tritt – I’m Gonna Be Somebody (from Live & Kickin’)

The live performance is all energy and drive. Tritt delivers each line like it’s a promise, not just a lyric. With dynamic instrumentation and the crowd clapping along, the atmosphere turns electric. His voice soars, his band locks in and the message is clear: ambition matters and staying true to your dream is a victory in itself.

What makes Live & Kickin’ special is how it holds both these moments:  heartbreak and hope, in the same breath. It shows why Travis Tritt matters: he brings real stories to life, with a voice that carries both hurt and healing. Follow Travis Tritt on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube because the next song might be exactly what you need to hear.

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