Country music star Randy Travis lost his voice to a stroke. AI helped him get it back

Country music star Randy Travis lost his voice to a stroke. AI helped him get it back | CBC Arts LoadedMusic writer Steacy Easton talks about Travis's new song, how his emotional return has been received and why country music might be the genre to embrace AI.Posted: May 13, 2024 2:51 PM EDT | Last Updated: May 13

Travis Tritt, from left, Randy Travis, Mary Travis and Ricky Traywick say goodnight at the "1 Night. 1 Place. 1 Time.: A Heroes and Friends Tribute to Randy Travis" at Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. With 25 million records sold, seven Grammys and 16 number-one songs to his name, Randy Travis is a country music legend. Given his impact, it was devastating when he lost his voice to a stroke in 2013.

But now, Travis has returned to the world of music with the help of artificial intelligence. Earlier this month, Travis released a new song, titledWhile his music label, Warner, came up with the idea to use AI, the song was completed with Travis's blessing. Country music writer Steacy Easton joined host Elamin Abdelmahmoud to talk about the new song, why they feel AI and country music can work together, and how this pushes the conversation about disability and technology forward.

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