“I Said That”—and She Did: Randy Travis Silently Sobs in the Spotlight After Carrie Underwood’s Tear-Stained Tribute. This Was One of Those Times in Music When It Felt More Like a Divine Confession Than a Performance. Carrie Underwood Entered the Spotlight by Herself as the Grand Ole Opry Fell Into Reverent Quiet. There Were No Dancers or Glitter, Just One Song and the Guy Who Made It Matter. Carrie Started Singing “I Told You So” While Randy Travis Stood in the Front Row, His Eyes Sparkling. The Well-Known Melody Became Sacred as Her Voice Shimmered With Unadulterated Emotion, Reverence, and Love. Long Unable To Speak, Randy Blinked Back Tears by the Last Chorus, His Lips Quivering in Silent Amazement. It Wasn’t Just a Tribute.
“He Stood Watching with Tears in His Eyes” — Carrie Underwood’s Tribute to Randy Travis Leaves the Grand Ole Opry in Silence There are performances, and then…