poet and rock singer Jim Carroll; and DJ AM, who survived a fiery 2008 plane crash with Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker.

VOA: standard.2009.12.25

Danny says,"Randy Travis was a mentor for American Idol,and he asked me, 'Have you thought about Country?

VOA: standard.2010.07.29

His decision to pursue a career in Country music was encouraged by Randy Travis.

VOA: standard.2010.07.29