Travis Tritt, 62, Shocks Fans With New Look
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Travis Tritt is still as popular now as he was in the late 1990s but his career path took a turn as country music evolved with new artists. In a recent interview, the singer spoke out about why he was labeled as an outlaw in the music industry and why he’s not in the Country Music Hall of Fame. Plus, some fans thought the singer was unrecognizable at a recent concert.
Travis Tritt Addresses Country Music Hall Of Fame Snub
Travis Tritt is one of many well-deserving artists who aren’t in the Country Music Hall of Fame. The Nashville tourist spot recently unveiled a Dolly Parton exhibit about her life and career. While Travis Tritt isn’t on Dolly Parton’s legendary level (who is?) he’s still one of the most successful country artists.
The singer recently sat down with the Drifting Cowboys podcast. He opened up about his rocky start in Nashville and why he’s basically exiled from the country music community. According to Travis Tritt, country music labels tried to pull a bait-and-switch on him when he was first signed.
He revealed that execs with the label came to his shows before he was signed and praised his music. However, once he was signed, they wanted him to adopt a whole new sound. He refused because he knew what his fans wanted. Travis Tritt said his fans wouldn’t accept it when he performed songs by, for example, George Strait, no matter how popular the songs were at the time.
He said his fans preferred him to perform outlaw country music more like Hank Williams Jr.’s songs. Travis Tritt said that he butted heads with the labels from the beginning of his career. He said that his refusal to adapt led to him not being accepted in Nashville.
Despite his success, he has yet to be added to the Country Music Hall of Fame. Other artists who have yet to be inducted into the HOF include Brad Paisley, Blake Shelton, and Clint Black.
Kenny Chesney and June Carter Cash are the 2025 inductees. Late country singer Toby Keith was only inducted in October 2024, eight months after he passed away from cancer.
“Here’s A Quarter” Singer Shocks Fans With New Look
Travis Tritt fans took to the comments of the YouTube video to react to his Country Music Hall of Fame snub. Many agree that he deserves the honor.
- “I hope the Hall of Fame people don’t wait until Travis Tritt is gone to give him his dues like they did Toby Keith. It’s ridiculous. Travis Tritt should absolutely be in the Hall of Fame!”
- “Travis Tritt belongs in the Country music hall of fame. Without question”
- “Travis Tritt is a trendsetter in every sense of the word. The fact that he isn’t in the HOF, is a Travisty. What can we do to help the powers that be push him on in? What an awesome dude!”
Travis Tritt continues to release new music and tour. His last album in 2023 was a departure from his country roots. He released the gospel album Country Chapel. Both the album and a few singles landed on the country music charts.
During his tour stop, the singer stunned with his rendition of his number-one hit song, “Anymore.”
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Fans took to social media to praise the singer’s voice. However, fans couldn’t help but notice the singer looks a little different lately. He’s letting his hair grow out and, of course, he’s looking older.
Do you think he belongs in the Country Music Hall of Fame? Sound off in the comments.
