It was the early 1990s—when Ricky Van Shelton’s career was at its peak. But it was also during that time that the pressure quietly crept in. Tour after tour, studio sessions, interviews, the blinding stage lights… Ricky began to feel like a singing machine that never got to rest. And in those rare moments when he could breathe, he chose to fly. This photo was taken after one of those flights—when the two of them landed in a small town in Tennessee, just to eat a slice of pie at an old diner they had visited back when they were newlyweds. No one recognized them. Ricky didn’t need to be recognized. All he wanted was to relive a slice of life from before fame came knocking.🎵 Listen again to “Where Was I” – and you’ll hear the voice of an artist who once stood on the edge between fame and the everyday… and ultimately chose what made his heart feel at peace.
“Scroll down to the end of the article to listen to music.” Introduction There’s something hauntingly beautiful about the moments…