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Deuterman Productions Five Fun Facts About Travis Tritt He went on to read them, realizing that Cash had been such
Presents from page 3 1. Tritt was the key to Hell Freezing Over and The a major inspiration to him. Tritt often plays his rendition
Eagles reuniting. Fans were left devastated upon the of Cash’s I Walk The Line at his live shows as a tribute.
Tritt began writing music disbandment of the iconic Eagles back in 1980. Thirteen 5. There is a considerable age range at his shows.
while he was attending years after their breakup, Tritt covered their hit song, Take Tritt has been around the industry for over 30 years, and he
Sprayberry High School; It Easy, in 1993. The country singer then insisted that the claims that his audience typically includes fans from 8 to
his first song composition, seven-man band reunite in the music video. The legendary 80 years old! He said that the music he was creating in his
entitled Spend a Little Time, rock band agreed, and the rest was history. The Eagles first few years as a country singer was influenced mainly by
was written about a girlfriend formally rejoined together a year after playing Tritt’s Southern Rock. Additionally, he stated that the generation
whom he had broken up backing band in the famed music video. gap, without a doubt, was because it wasn’t overly twangy
with. He performed the 2. His daughter inherited his impeccable singing for the youth to enjoy.
song for his friends, one of talent. A then 15-year-old Tyler Reese Tritt, Travis’ only
whom complimented him on his songwriting skills. He daughter, joined him in singing his hit song, Sometimes Love War Hippies
also founded a bluegrass group with some of his friends Just Ain’t Enough, 10 years ago. Now 25, of all his highly
and won second place in a local tournament for playing talented children – able to play instruments and sing, Travis The country music duo
Mammas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys. told CantonRep that Tyler’s most interested in pursuing and lifestyle brand from
During his teenage years, Tritt worked at a furniture store, music as a career. Like a father fondly sharing tales of pride, United States Marine Corp
and later as a supermarket clerk. He lived with his mother after Tritt noted that Tyler leaves audiences in awe during their (USMC) and United States
she and his father divorced; they remarried when he was 18. band dates with her big voice emanating from her small body. Army combat veterans
He worked at an air-conditioning company while playing in 3. One of his albums was produced by Randy Scooter Brown and Donnie
clubs, but gave up the air-conditioning job at the suggestion Jackson. Jackson crossed paths with Tritt while recording Reis – arrived on the scene
of one of his bandmates. Tritt’s father thought that he would a duet with Sam Moore of Sam & Dave. It turns out that the in 2022 with a bang and
not find success as a musician, while his mother thought that American Idol judge has been Tritt’s fan, and during that have already garnered
he should perform Christian music instead of country. encounter, he asked Tritt if he wanted to collaborate on an widespread critical acclaim
Through the assistance of Warner Bros. Records Executive album. Dreams then turned into reality upon his production for their genuine songwriting and stellar live performances.
Danny Davenport, Tritt began recording demos. The two of Tritt’s The Calm After… in 2013. With a combined 25 years of touring experience and more
worked together for the next several years, eventually putting 4. Tritt had great friendships with legends Johnny than 20 million streams, neither is a stranger to musical success.
together a demo album called Proud of the Country. Davenport Cash and George Jones. George Jones was one of the first An award-winning songwriter, Brown has collected numerous
sent the demo to Warner Bros. representatives in Los Angeles, people Tritt met when he moved to Nashville. Since then, industry accolades and toured extensively with Charlie Daniels,
who in turn sent the demo to their Nashville division, which they have played on several shows together throughout the Travis Tritt, the Marshall Tucker Band, Whiskey Myers and
signed Tritt in 1987. Davenport also helped Tritt find a talent years, with Jones’ energy being infectious. Travis once said, others, while Reis is a world-renowned violinist who has spent
manager, Ken Kragen. At first, Kragen was not interested in “There has always been a joke that he has wanted to tell you.” years on the road playing violin/fiddle, keys and guitars and
taking an “entry-level act,” but decided to sign on as Tritt’s Meanwhile, through Marty Stuart, Tritt was introduced written and recorded hit songs for a variety of artists as well as
manager after Kragen’s wife convinced him. to Johnny Cash, and the two icons immediately hit it off. film and TV projects. The pair’s throwback country feel, unique
Tritt said that Cash took him under his wing, teaching him stories and positive message resonates with both fans and fellow
all he needed to know about what it meant to be an artist artists alike – Randy Travis joined War Hippies on stage for their
Protecting The Gopher Tortoise from page 1 in the music industry. As if recalling a poignant memory, debut headlining performance and Tritt, along with Chris Janson,
Jones shared that in John’s passing, he went to his office added the duo to their 2022 “Can’t Miss Tour” months before
hundreds of invertebrates and retrieved a stack of letters he had been writing to him. War Hippies even released their first single.
like beetles and crickets
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alter their environment in
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How You Can Help
While walking-biking area trails and preserves, be
sure to close preserve fenced area gates behind you upon
entering or leaving. If you see an open gate, please take
the initiative to close it.
If you are lucky enough to see a gopher tortoise in
your backyard, do not touch it. They are beautiful to watch
but look from a distance. Do your best not to disturb its
burrow. Do not do anything to block the burrow’s entrance
or exit; this would lead to the tortoise’s demise.
Watch the road while driving and follow speed limits
to avoid hitting tortoises crossing the road. If you see a
gopher tortoise crossing the road, and it is safe for you
to do so, you may move it across the road in the same
direction it was headed.
Report sightings of gopher tortoises and burrows
outside normal environment to the Florida Fish and
Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). If a gopher
tortoise is injured, ill, or deceased call FWC hotline at
(888) 404-FWCC (3922).
It is against the law to kill, harass, or destroy gopher
tortoises; this includes their burrows and eggs. If you suspect
illegal activity, you can report it anonymously to FWC’s
Wildlife Alert Hotline at (888) 404-3922, calling #FWC or
*FWC on your cell phone, or texting Tip@MyFWC.com.
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