– Cody Jinks covered Randy Travis' "Diggin' Up Bones" at a recent show, where Travis surprised fans by joining him onstage.
– Travis, accompanied by his wife, greeted Jinks and praised him as a successor in country music.
– Jinks expressed his gratitude and nerves for performing in front of one of his childhood idols.
– Despite Travis' stroke in 2013, he has made appearances to support younger artists, including Jinks.
– Travis has not fully returned to performing but has participated in events and will release a memoir in May.
– Jinks, an independent artist, gained attention with his album "Lifers," reaching No. 2 on the country chart.
– Travis' Spotify playlist includes Jinks' music, indicating mutual respect between the two artists.
– Jinks recently signed with Rounder Records, marking a significant step in his career.