ACM Bestows Pioneer Status to Kenny Rogers, Randy Travis, Jerry Reed, Hank Williams Jr.

The Academy of Country Music honored Randy Travis, Merle Haggard, Kenny Rogers, Hank Williams Jr., Dolly Parton and the late Jerry Reed and Harlan Howard Tuesday night (Sept. 22) for their creative and commercial contributions to country music. The ceremony was held at Nashville's Schermerhorn Symphony Center.
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Pioneer award

Even though its such a great honor and one Im sure that Randy is proud of, Randy is still going strong as his career approaches 25 years in the business. The only thing that has changed is that "country" radio has changed its format. Its no longer country music that they play. Randy Travis is the best thing to ever happen to country music. It really saddens me to no end that they (country radio) have turned their back on him. They should understand without Randy coming along back in the 80's, country music as we know it, would have never made it!

STILL the Best

Randy Travis deserves the Pioneer Award and he is still going strong. He is STILL the very best in country music - TRUE genuine country music. Randy is the very best stylist and sings with genuine pathos. His love for this music is obvious and we love him for singing it all these years. Thank you Randy and thank you Elizabeth.
God bless,
Dr Don Givens
author: Storms of Life

STill the BEST

I agree-----Randy is the best and always be. There will never be another voice like Randy's. God give him a special voice that grabs your heart and will not let go. I think his voice is perfect. Time may take its toll, but even then he will still be the best. What else is there to say? As you said thank you Randy and Lib-------God Bless----Butterfly

Pioneer Award

There is no one who deserves this morning than Randy.
He is one of the very few country singers that sing pure country.
Congrats to you, Randy.

Sandy

pioneer award

Randy, I told you 23 years ago that you didnt need to go this long to be a legend, that still holds true in my heart, I am so glad you did stick around your fans love you not only as an entertainer but as a person who after all this time has not let your sucess ,treat anyone like oh i dont need your support i am the best for that i thank you and mrs. Lib for all these years allowing your fans to come to your shows and leave with a feeling of WOW i needed that or to better say a lil kid waking up christmas morning and receiving all they hoped for. you are and always will be a voice to be heard in my home and my children feel the same way we are a 4 generation family fan ranging from 75 to 3 and still going stong,,,,Hope to see you all soon please tell Jeff Richard and the crew hi for me......again ,Iam so proud to be La#1RT fan (atleast thats what ,Ithink).So with a new title pioneer ,,,, under your belt I am forever grateful to have been here to be a witness to your success see ya soon and I hope for many years to come Kelly Ford

just one randy

just as there was just one elvis,just one michael,there will always just be one randy travis love always and forever your best fan pat