Randy Travis Debuts Moving Tribute To Honor George Jones

Randy Travis has delivered a hit with the surprise debut of the George Jones tribute song, “Tonight I’m Playin’ Possum.” The heartfelt single is now available on iTunes. “Tonight I’m Playin’ Possum” was recently recorded by the country icon and singer Joe Nichols. This is the first song from Randy's new album that’s set to be released this fall.

 

“It was an honor when I received a request to record this tribute to George Jones, and after I heard how well Keith Gattis had written “Tonight I’m Playin’ Possum,” I was excited to record it. Thanks to Joe Nichols for coming in and helping on this project,” says Randy Travis.

 

The Grammy winner provided fans with the first public hearing of “Tonight I’m Playin’ Possum” at the CMA Music Festival. It happened during the Remembering George Jones panel session on Friday which included the legendary singer’s widow, Nancy Jones, longtime drummer Bobby Birkhead, John Rich, Jamey Johnson and host Joseph Hudak of Country Weekly. The moving tribute generated a standing ovation among hundreds of fans. It was written by Keith Gattis.

 

“Tonight I’m Playin’ Possum” was part of Randy’s performance that night at LP Field. He invited fans to take another listen at RandyTravis.com, where the single is now being streamed in its entirety.

 

To download “Tonight I’m Playin’ Possum,” on iTunes, please visit: www.smarturl.it/possum