“Everyone, Randy Travis!” she cried. Since a near-fatal stroke in 2013, Travis has made fewer public appearances due to aphasia, a condition that significantly impairs his communication skills
. Thankfully, no words were necessary to convey the joy that radiated from his face as he basked in the ovation. Carrie Takes Charge of Her Self-Belief When Carrie Underwood took.
The stage at NBC’s Opry 100: A Live Celebration, she exuded confidence. But for the 16-time ACM Award winner, this was definitely not always the case.
“All I want is to be smoother.” In the past, Underwood told country journalist Nancy Brooks, “I never know what to say.” “In social settings, I’m the worst person.
I’m such a silent observer yet I’m constantly anxious. I like going someplace simply to sit and observe other people.