James Travis Tritt (created February 9, 1963) is an American country music singer. He signed to Warner Bros. Records in 1989, releasing seven studio albums and a greatest hits package for the label between then and 1999. In the 2000s, he released two records on Columbia Records plus one for the defunct Category 5 Records. Seven of his records (counting the Greatest Hits) are accredited platinum or higher by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA); the maximum-accredited is 1991’s “It’s All About to Change”, which is certified triple-platinum. Tritt’s musical style is defined by mainstream country and Southern rock influences. Additionally, he’s received four awards in the Country Music Association, and continues to be a person in the Grand Ole Opry since 1992.
Country Music Association Award for New Artist of the Year, Grammy Award for Best Country Collaboration with Vocals, Country Music Association Award for Vocal Event of the Year, Country Music Association Award for Album of the Year, It's a Great Day to Be Alive, Help Me Hold On, Best of Intentions, ...
Nominations
Country Music Association Award for Entertainer of the Year, Grammy Award for Best Country Song, Country Music Association Award for Single of the Year, Country Music Association Award for Male Vocalist of the Year, Academy of Country Music Award for Song of the Year, Academy of Country Music Award ...
Movies
Midland, TX, United States, San Angelo, TX, United States, Hobbs, NM, United States, Rio Diablo, Christmas in My Hometown, Blues Brothers 2000, Outlaw Justice, All Star Bluegrass Celebration, 2001 Maniacs, Brother's Keeper, Travis Tritt: A Musical Tribute to the Spirit of the Disabled American Veter...
Star Sign
Aquarius
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Trademark
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Long hair
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Fact
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Performed live concert at WCW Road Wild. [1998]
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Was married and divorced twice before he was age 22.
Son, Tarian Nathaniel Tritt, was born on November 20, 2003 in Nashville.
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Comes from a prominent Marietta family which formerly owned much of northeastern Cobb County, GA. Several roads, neighborhoods and an elementary school are named for the Tritts.
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Daughter, Tyler Reese, born February 18, 1998.
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Son, Tristan James, born June 16, 1999.
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Won a Grammy in 1992 Best Vocal Collaboration.
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As of 2000 has had four #1 singles and thirteen top 10 singles.
Soundtrack
Title
Year
Status
Character
Son in Law
1993
performer: "T-R-O-U-B-L-E"
Honeymoon in Vegas
1992
performer: "BURNING LOVE"
My Cousin Vinny
1992
performer: "Bible Belt"
24th Annual Country Music Association Awards
1990
TV Special performer: "Put Some Drive in Your Country" / writer: "Put Some Drive in Your Country"
As Dreamers Do
2014
performer: "That's What Dreamers Do" / writer: "That's What Dreamers Do"
Highway 15
2013
Short performer: "Modern Day Bonnie and Clyde"
GCB
2012
TV Series performer - 1 episode
The Marty Stuart Show
TV Series writer - 2 episodes, 2011 - 2012 performer - 1 episode, 2011
So You Think You Can Dance Canada
2010
TV Series performer - 1 episode
American Pie Presents the Book of Love
2009
Video performer: "Burnin' Love"
So You Think You Can Dance
2008-2009
TV Series performer - 2 episodes
Yes, Dear
2004
TV Series performer - 1 episode
American Idol
2003
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Smallville
TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2002 writer - 1 episode, 2002
Fire Down Below
1997
performer: "Back Up Against The Wall"
A Holiday for Love
1996
TV Movie performer: "CHRISTMAS IN MY HOMETOWN", "WHERE THE CORN DON'T GROW"
Tremors II: Aftershocks
1996
Video performer: "T-R-O-U-B-L-E"
Sgt. Bilko
1996
performer: "Only You", "Sometimes She Forgets", "Put Some Drive In The Country" / writer: "Put Some Drive In The Country"
Grand Ole Opry 70th Anniversary
1996
TV Special performer: "Wabash Cannonball", "The Race Is On", "I Don't Need Your Rockin' Chair", "Heartland", "I Saw The Light"
The Cowboy Way
1994
performer: "The Cowboy Way" / writer: "The Cowboy Way"
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
Let There Be Light
2017
post-production
Dr. Corey
Forever My Girl
post-production
Walt
As Dreamers Do
2014
The Narrator
Brother's Keeper
2013/I
Eddie Waters
Jammys: Live Volume 1
2006
2001 Maniacs
2005
Gas Station Attendant
Higglytown Heroes
2004
TV Series
Farmer Hero
Yes, Dear
2004
TV Series
Hank
King of the Hill
2003
TV Series
Walt
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
1999
Video
Little Reindeer (voice)
Arli$$
1999
TV Series
Cooter McCoy
Touched by an Angel
1999
TV Series
Dan McConnell
Diagnosis Murder
1999
TV Series
Kurt Fallon
The Long Kill
1999
TV Movie
Sheriff Dalton
Blues Brothers 2000
1998
The Louisiana Gator Boys
A Holiday for Love
1996
TV Movie
Sheriff Tom Uhll
Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman
1996
TV Series
Zachary Brett
Tales from the Crypt
1995
TV Series
Charlie
The Cowboy Way
1994
Special Appearance
Rio Diablo
1993
TV Movie
Benjamin Taber
Thanks
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Making of 'Blues Brothers 2000'
1998
Video documentary short special thanks
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
Music City USA
2015
Documentary
Himself
CMT Artists of the Year
2013
TV Movie
Himself - presenter
The Wendy Williams Show
2013
TV Series
Himself - Guest
Renfro Valley All Access
2013
TV Series
Himself
Full Throttle Saloon
2012
TV Series
Himself
The Marty Stuart Show
2011
TV Series
Himself - Special Guest
The Girls Next Door
2008
TV Series
Himself - Singer-Songwriter
Battleground Earth: Ludacris vs. Tommy Lee
2008
TV Series
Himself
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1993-2007
TV Series
Himself / Himself - Guest
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
2006
TV Series
Himself - Musical Guest
Best of the Jammys, Volume One
2006
Video
Himself
2005 Jammys Live: From the Theater at Madison Square Garden
2006
TV Movie
Himself
Inside the Asylum: The Making of '2001 Maniacs'
2006
Video documentary short
Himself
Blue Collar TV
2005
TV Series
Himself
CMT: 100 Greatest Duets Concert
2005
TV Special
Himself
Celebrity Poker Showdown
2004-2005
TV Series
Himself
Grand Ole Opry
2005
TV Series
Himself
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2004
TV Series
Himself
Johnny Cash Memorial Tribute
2003
TV Movie
Himself - Performer
Larry King Live
2003
TV Series
Himself
Soundstage
2003
TV Series documentary
Himself
Mountain Stage
2001-2003
TV Series
Himself - Musician
CMT Crossroads
2002
TV Series
Himself - Performer
The Caroline Rhea Show
2002
TV Series
Himself
CMT Flame Worthy Video Music Awards Pre-Party
2002
TV Special
Himself
The 37th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards
2002
TV Special
Himself
Late Show with David Letterman
1994-2001
TV Series
Himself / Himself - Guitarist
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
1997-2000
TV Series
Himself
Fantasy Vacation with Travis Tritt
2000
TV Series
Himself - Host
Dill Scallion
1999
Himself
The Daily Show
1998
TV Series
Himself
The Roseanne Show
1998
TV Series
Himself
WCW/NWO Road Wild
1998
TV Movie
Himself
The Making of 'Blues Brothers 2000'
1998
Video documentary short
Himself
The 33rd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards
1998
TV Special
Himself
Stone Country
1997
TV Movie
Himself
Fire Down Below
1997
Himself
Austin City Limits
1997
TV Series documentary
Himself
Burning Thunder
1997
TV Movie
Himself
CMT Presents: The King's Covers
1997
TV Movie documentary
The 31st Annual Academy of Country Music Awards
1996
TV Special
Himself
Sgt. Bilko
1996
Himself
Grand Ole Opry 70th Anniversary
1996
TV Special
Himself
Travis Tritt: Going Home
1996
TV Movie
Himself
The Jeff Foxworthy Show
1995
TV Series
Himself
The Best of Country
1995
TV Special
Host
Elvis: Touch the Dream, a New Generation
1995
TV Movie documentary
Himself (host)
Opryland's Country Christmas
1994
TV Special documentary
Himself
Following Her Heart
1994
TV Movie
Himself
The Roots of Country: Nashville Celebrates the Ryman
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