The Backstory of Randy Travis's New Single "Fool's Love Affair"

Even though Randy Travis's legendary, Hall of Fame voice was temporarily muffled in 2013 after a stroke, we haven't heard the last of him just yet.

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On the occasion of the 35th anniversary of Randy's debut single, "On The Other Hand," a new song titled "Fool's Love Affair" has been released.

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Charles Monk, a DJ and former music publisher, is the one behind "Fool's Love Affair" on SiriusXM.

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Randy Travis joined Monk Family Music as a songwriter before inking his deal with a major label.

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