IIRC Carrie sang this on the Grand Old Opry not long after she won American Idol. As she was finishing the song, Randy came out and surprised her praising her performance saying that she did a better job than he had. She was shocked by the appearance of one of her favorite performers and insisted that it wasn’t as good as his. It was a delightful beginning of a their friendship.

Randy sang this song in the eighties. Great hit for him.

The great Randy Travis wrote and sang this song in 1987. It was great then but adding Carrie Underwood makes it even better.

Randy had already had 1 small stroke when thus was performed. Unfortunately, a short time later, he had a massive stroke that completely disabled him!! 😢

You should kisten ti the original by Randy!!!

Ugh…so good! I miss late 80’s-90’s country music. IMO everyone sounds the same now and a lot of the country music now is a bit ‘pop’ for me, not all but a lot of it.

The fact that Carrie was just a contestant on American Idol, had not won yet...proves that she is doing exactly what she was meant to do. She is an amazing vocalist. Randy is a Country OG. ❤

Randy Travis is one of my favorites and I love Carrie..... I grew up listening to this song!!!!!!!!

My fave Randy Travis song of all time! And I have always wished I could sing it just like Carrie. 😂❤😂

I guess its time. Im so freaking excited to see so many black folks listening to the music i grew up with and enjoy it. Thank you so much for finally understanding what country folk been doin forever. It sooths the soul.

Carrie is, no doubt, one of the greatest vocalists out there, and her voice has only gotten stronger since this performance! Please do more Carrie reacts, the amount of incredible performances by her are ENDLESS! Subbed 👍

When Carrie was on American Idol, I didn't think she should have won. I was WRONG!!!

It is so sad that Randy's voice has been silenced. Also Linda Ronstadt silenced too early.

She has a nice strong voice but, no one can sing it like Randy Travis. It’s a song that can be sang with such emotion.

One of my favorites!!!❤️❤️❤️

Great song!

Love your reactions and this is one of my favorites! Peace from Northern Michigan!

I think you're wonderful... how real you were in your analysis of the performers and song!

Beautiful.

Good reaction MrLBoyd. Unfortunately Randy was at the end of his singing and speaking ability. He unfortunately had several strokes. Carrie, of course could and can sing the phone book. Her gift is definitely singing.