It is utterly amazing how the power of music breaks down barriers. In this day and age we have Rappers listening to Metal and Rock n’ Rollers listening to Rap. And the both genres are listening to Blues, Southern Rock and Country music. Atleast.., people are being more upfront and outspoken about it these days. The truth is, we will always have our favorite styles of music that hit home more than other genres. But, only fools cut themselves short by denying good music when we hear it. Regardless of someone’s skin color, the type of clothes, the way they style their hair or even how many tattoos they have, to disregard greatness for any reason is foolish. Everyone has something to offer and learning from each other is what life is all about. Anyway, this isn’t a sermon but this does however lead into a magnificent segue.

Ever heard of the Home Shopping Network? Who hasn’t, everyone has right? Well, for the first time ever HSN is presenting a live concert show to their forum. Sandy Conrad, SVP of Merchandising for HSN says “Offering our customers a shopping experience that is both entertaining and relevant is at the core of what we do”…..”We’re excited to have Randy Travis kick off Memorial Day weekend”.

There is no escaping the fact of knowing Randy Travis’s voice when you hear it. Travis has one of the most identifiable voices in any genre of music. The Country artist has sold more than 200 million records and has 18 singles that have hit No. 1. 

On May 27, 2011 Randy Travis will commemorate 25 years of Country music hits. During a one hour prime-time special at 9 p.m. EDT, the singer/ songwriter / actor will celebrate the motoring of his recent CD Anniversary on HSN. Customers of HSN will be the first to order the Randy Travis 2 disc Anniversary special bundle. The bundle includes the Anniversary Celebaration and Randy’s best selling top ten greatest hits CD. New songs and mega hit remakes on the Anniversary CD are ‘Forever and Ever Amen’ (Featuring the Zac Brown Band), ‘He Walked On Water’ (Partnered with Kenny Chesney), ‘Can’t Hurt A Man’ (Featuring Tim McGraw) and ‘Is It Still Over’ (The Honorable Carrie Underwood).

The Randy Travis first ever duet CD includes.., ‘Willie Nelson’, ‘Kris Kristofferson’, ‘Brad Paisley’, ‘Jamey Johnson’, ‘George Jones’, ‘Don Henley’, ‘Kristin Chenoweth’ and ‘Alan Jackson’.

Additionally, the Home Shopping Network along with Travis, will offer a limited edition Gibson Epiphone guitar with a sanctified 25th Anniversary, hand signed Randy Travis plaque. Also available to fans is ‘Cooking Memories On the Road’ a cookbook written by Randy and Elizabeth Travis. The cook book is filled with 100 recipes from his travels and personal photos from Randy’s tours.

The Home Shopping Network this May 27, 2011 @ 9:00 pm EST, should be an historic moment. This could start an interesting turning point for HSN. If you love Randy Travis tune in.

Remember… Rhythm Rotates the Earth

by Shawn Murphy