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    Randy Travis’ Emotional “Amazing Grace” at George Jones’ Funeral Left Fans in Tears and Marked a Pivotal Moment in Country Music History

    Kelly WhitewoodBy Kelly WhitewoodMay 1, 20253 Mins Read
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    A Country Farewell: Randy Travis Moves Mourners to Tears With “Amazing Grace” at George Jones’ Funeral

    In one of the most emotional moments in country music history, Randy Travis delivered a heart-wrenching performance of “Amazing Grace” at the funeral of the legendary George Jones in May 2013. The stripped-down tribute, filled with reverence and raw sincerity, left a lasting impact on all who watched.

    George Jones—often referred to as “the Possum”—passed away on April 26, 2013, at the age of 81. Though no longer topping charts in his later years, Jones remained one of the most respected and influential voices in the genre, and his death left a deep void in the country music world.

    To honor his legacy, the industry’s biggest stars gathered at the Grand Ole Opry House. Among them were Alan Jackson, Vince Gill, Travis Tritt, and Randy Travis—each paying tribute to the man who helped shape country music’s soul.

    But it was Randy Travis who delivered one of the night’s most powerful moments. Taking the stage alone with an acoustic guitar, he offered a bare, emotional rendition of “Amazing Grace.” The performance, though restrained, spoke volumes—Travis’s trembling voice carrying the full weight of the occasion. Though he remained composed, the emotion in his eyes was unmistakable.

    “Tonight I’m Playin’ Possum” – A Recorded Farewell to a Friend

    Shortly after the funeral, Warner Bros. Records asked Travis to record a special tribute to Jones. The result was “Tonight I’m Playin’ Possum,” featuring fellow country singer Joe Nichols.

    “It’s a wonderful piece of writing,” Travis told the Chicago Sun-Times. “I just wanted to honor George. A lot of folks say he’s the greatest country singer who ever lived—and I agree. I had so much respect for him.”

    The song tells the story of a grieving fan learning of Jones’s passing, pouring a drink, and turning to the comfort of the “Possum’s” timeless music. The track resonated deeply with fans still mourning the loss of one of country’s greatest storytellers.

    Tragedy Strikes Just Weeks Later

    Tragically, Randy Travis’s performance at George Jones’s funeral would be among his final major public appearances before suffering a massive stroke in July 2013—just two months after the emotional service. The stroke left him with lasting complications that severely limited his ability to speak and sing.

    Looking back, his performance of “Amazing Grace” takes on even deeper meaning—serving not only as a farewell to a fellow legend, but as an unintentional curtain call for a voice that once defined a generation of country music.

    Watch Randy Travis’s moving tribute performance of “Amazing Grace” below.

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