# In 2011, Don Henley met one of the greatest voices. Two years later, he could never do it again

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/in-2011-don-henley-met-one-of-the-greatest-voices-two-years-later-he-could-never-do-it-again/
- Published: 2026-11-13T17:30:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-13T18:40:48+00:00
- Original publisher: Far Out
- Original article: https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/2011-don-henley-met-one-of-the-greatest-voices/
- Topics: Entertainment, Music

## Key points

- Henley recorded with Randy Travis in 2011.
- Henley called Travis one of country music’s greatest voices.
- Travis suffered a career-changing stroke two years later.

## Summary

Don Henley reunited with country singer Randy Travis in 2011, recording a song together for Henley’s country-inspired album *Cass County*. Henley praised Travis as one of country music’s greatest voices, and their collaboration showed Henley’s respect for the genre and the artists who shaped it.

Two years later, Travis suffered a severe stroke that ended his ability to perform as he had before. The article says he has since made a few appearances, with glimpses of his former presence, while Henley regards the time they spent making music together as especially meaningful.

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