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    Randy Travis Receives ONE-OF-A-KIND Wheelchair Honoring “THREE WOODEN CROSSES” and Fans Are in TEARS.

    Kelly WhitewoodBy 2 Mins Read

    Just precious.

    A sweet video shared today shows Randy Travis receiving an incredibly thoughtful Christmas gift — and it’s one that couldn’t be more personal.

    His wife, Mary, surprised him with a custom wheelchair painted with three wooden crosses on the back, a clear and loving nod to his iconic hit Three Wooden Crosses. It’s the kind of gift that quietly says I see your whole story.

    The song, written by Kim Williams and Doug Johnson, was released in 2002 from Rise and Shine and became one of the defining moments of Travis’ career. Centered on faith, tragedy, and redemption, it resonated far beyond country radio — climbing into the Top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100 and earning multiple honors, including CMA Song of the Year and a Dove Award. It was also his final No. 1 single, which only deepens its meaning.

    For someone who came from humble beginnings in Marshville, North Carolina, and lived so much of his life in the public eye — triumphs and struggles alike — that song represents far more than chart success. For many fans, it’s a spiritual touchstone. For Travis himself, it’s a legacy.

    After his devastating stroke in 2013, caused by complications from viral cardiomyopathy, Travis lost much of his ability to speak and move. The journey back has been long and difficult, marked by years of therapy and small but powerful victories. Today, he can speak a little and walk short distances, and moments like hearing him sing the final “Amen” from “Forever and Ever, Amen” have moved fans to tears.

    Seeing him now almost always includes a wheelchair — which makes this gift even more meaningful. It’s not just functional. It carries a piece of his life’s work with him wherever he goes.

    The caption summed it up simply:
    “We surprised Randy on Christmas, and he LOVES his new custom wheelchair with Three Wooden Crosses!”

    His reaction says everything. Quiet joy. Gratitude. Memory.

    It’s a reminder that even when circumstances change, the heart of an artist — and the impact of their music — never fades.

    Turn it up.

    “Three Wooden Crosses.”

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