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KVC-Arts 6/30/24 — James Dupre + AI = A New Song For Randy Travis

David Fleming speaks with country singer James Dupre. We’ll hear a bit about his past, with a focus on how he became acquainted, and close to, the family of Randy Travis. In addition to performing lead vocals with the Randy Travis Band, it was Dupre’s voice, combined with AI technology and a number of filters, which lent itself to a new song FROM Randy Travis, even though Travis is unable to perform under normal circumstances due to a stroke. The first song recorded was "Where That Came From," released in May of 2024.

David Fleming is from Murray, Kentucky. Between college, David worked for the Public Affairs Division of the USS Ranger’s radio and television station. He has served with NPR member stations for over 30 years and also works as a visual artist specializing in temporary Sharpie tattoos. Hear David Fleming weekdays on All Things Considered.
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