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PHOTOS: Randy Travis Through the Years

Country Music Hall of Famer Turns 59 May 4

Today's country music probably wouldn't have voices like Kane Brown, Scotty McCreery and Josh Turner if Randy Travis didn't come before them.

In honor of Travis' 59th birthday, let's revisit some memorable moments throughout his career:

Travis and Tom Hanks on Saturday Night Live in 1988

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SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE -- Episode 12 -- Pictured: Musical guest Randy Travis performs on February 20, 1988 -- Photo by: Raymond Bonar/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank

On the Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson in 1990

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THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JOHNNY CARSON -- Pictured: (l-r) Musical guest Randy Travis during an interview with host Johnny Carson on December 5, 1990 -- (Photo by: Alice S. Hall/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images)

With Andy Griffith in 1992 on the set of Matlock

With the Dixie Chicks at the 1999 American Music Awards

Backstage at the 2004 Grammy Awards

Travis gets a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2004.

With Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson and Faith Hill live at the 2004 CMA Awards

Travis surprises Carrie Underwood with an invitation to join the Grand Ole Opry in 2008.

With Marty Stuart at Nashville's 2010 ACM Honors ceremony

Live at the 2013 CMA Fest

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NASHVILLE, TN - JUNE 07: Randy Travis performs at LP Field during the 2013 CMA Music Festival on June 7, 2013 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon IV/WireImage)

With the Avett Brothers at the 2013 CMT Music Awards

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NASHVILLE, TN - JUNE 05: Singer Randy Travis (C) joins Scott Avett (L) and Seth Avett of The Avett Brothers at the 2013 CMT Music Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on June 5, 2013 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)

At 2012's CMT Crossroads: The Avett Brothers And Randy Travis

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FRANKLIN, TN - OCTOBER 24: Bob Crawford - Avett Brothers, Randy Travis, Scott Avett and Seth Avett perform during CMT Crossroads: The Avett Brothers And Randy Travis tape at The Factory, Liberty Hall in Franklin, Tennessee on October 24, 2012 CMT Crossroads: The Avett Brothers And Randy Travis airs only on CMT November 23rd 2012 (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for CMT Crossroads)

With Adrian Grenier and Hoda Kotb

Hanging with Miranda Lambert at George Strait's The Cowboy Rides Away Tour finale

Travis' wax figure gets unveiled at Madame Tussauds Nashville.

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NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 01: Randy Travis and wife Mary Travis attend the Randy Travis Wax Figure Unveiling At Madame Tussauds Nashville at Madame Tussauds Nashville on December 1, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Anna Webber/Getty Images)

With Wynonna Judd backstage at the concert event, 1 Night. 1 Place. 1 Time: A Heroes & Friends Tribute to Randy Travis

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NASHVILLE, TN - FEBRUARY 07: Singer/Songwriter Randy Travis and Wynonna Judd chat during 1 Night. 1 Place. 1 Time: A Heroes & Friends Tribute to Randy Travis - Rehearsals on February 7, 2017 at SoundCheck in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for Randy Travis Tribute)

Live at the 50th Annual CMA Awards

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NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 02: Carrie Underwood, Randy Travis and Brad Paisley perform onstage during the 50th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on November 2, 2016 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Taylor Hill/Getty Images)

Garth Brooks helps induct Travis into the Country Music Hall of Fame.

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NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 16: Garth Brooks (R) honors Randy Travis (C) with medallion during the 2016 Medallion Ceremony at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on October 16, 2016 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum)

Live with Charlie Daniels at the 2016 CMA Fest

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NASHVILLE, TN - JUNE 09: Randy Travis and Charlie Daniels during the 2016 CMA Music Festival at Nissan Stadium on June 9, 2016 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Richard Gabriel Ford/Getty Images)

With Charlie Daniels and Fred Foster (r) at 2016's Country Music Hall of Fame inductee announcement

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NASHVILLE, TN - MARCH 29: Country Music Hall of Fame inductees Charlie Daniels,Randy Travis,and Fred Foster during the 2016 Inductee announcement at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on March 29, 2016 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Terry Wyatt/WireImage)

With Kane Brown at Nashville's Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

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NASHVILLE, TN - MARCH 06: Kane Brown and Randy Travis attend Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum new exhibition American Currents: The Music of 2017 on March 6, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for Country Music Hall Of Fame & Museum)

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