Country Music Star Randy Travis Reveals Life-Changing Health Diagnosis

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Travis initially signed with Warner Bros. Records in 1985. "Storms of Life," his 1986 debut, sold well.

Upcoming events mentioned include Opera Colorado's Gala 2010, the Spreading Wings Gala honouring astronaut Eugene Cernan, and the Fantasy Ball benefiting The Adoption Exchange, chaired by BJ Dyer and Guenther Vogt.