Randy Travis plans country concerts for spring, summer

Country/gospel star Randy Travis is set to spotlight the country side of his voluminous catalog during a spring/summer outing that focuses on the fair circuit.

The schedule--which so far includes scattered dates through October--concentrates on the Midwest, but shows are also scheduled in California, New York and Canada.

Travis' latest release is last November's "Worship & Faith," an acoustic set of traditional Gospel hymns and contemporary Christian songs. It followed 2002's "Rise and Shine," on which Travis combined his well-known country sound with inspirational lyrics.

"Three Wooden Crosses," a track from "Rise and Shine," is nominated for two ACM Awards this year: Single Record of the Year and Song of the Year. The 39th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards air live from Las Vegas on CBS-TV on May 26.

"Rise and Shine" claimed a Grammy award earlier this year in the Best Southern, Country or Bluegrass Gospel category. The album continues to spawn singles, the latest of which is titled "Raise Him Up."

[Note: The following tour dates have been provided by artist and/or tour sources, who verify its accuracy as of the publication time of this story. Changes may occur before tickets go on sale. Check with official artist websites, ticketing sources and venues for late updates.]
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April 2004
17 - Fort Yates, ND - Prairie Knights Casino & Resort
18 - Hinckley, MN - Grand Casino Hinckley

May 2004
22 - Ventura, CA - Ventura County Fairgrounds (Gold Dust Gala)

July 2004
8 - Seymour, WI - Outagamie County Fair
11 - Fowlerville, MI - Fowlerville Fair
16 - Chautauqua, NY - Chautauqua Amphitheater
18 - St. Clairsville, OH - Jamboree in the Hills
22 - Wheaton, IL - DuPage County Fair
27 - Goshen, IN - Elkhart County 4-H Fair

August 2004
18 - Beaver Dam, WI - Dodge County Fair
19 - Escanaba, MI - Upper Peninsula State Fair

September 2004
5 - Mt. Pleasant, IA - Midwest Old Threshers Reunion
21 - Ashland, OH - Ashland County Fair

October 2004
28 - Orillia, Ontario - Casino Rama Entertainment Center

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