Randy Travis' Condition Has Stabilized After Surgery

  • 17 July 2013

Randy Travis has stabilized after his emergency surgery last week. The surgery intended to relieve pressure on the country singer's brain following a stroke.

Image caption Randy Travis at the CMA Music Festival, Nashville, in 2008.

Mary Davis, Travis' fiancée is by his side. She believed whilst appearing on the same video conference that Travis was aware of his surroundings and was able to communicate. She said "he is responding well to voices and he sees and he understands"

Although Travis' doctors "anticipate it will take months to recover from the stroke", the country singer does appear to be improving rapidly. Davis said "he is miles beyond where any of us thought he would be a few days ago"

Despite a history of alcoholism, which can cause congestive heart failure, Travis' doctors have confirmed his condition is not a direct result of his drinking habit.

Image caption Randy Travis at a Celebrity Close Up event, held at the Ryman auditorium, Nashville in 2008.