Randy Travis

The country icon's secret is to listen for a good vocal and a good lyric -- and even if the music isn't traditional country, he can still appreciate it.

"We have chosen to move back to Nashville for that reason, so that we can be closer to the music, and to the heart of what made this man one of the greatest of all time," explains Travis' wife Mary.

The country superstar continues to make strides toward recovery every day, he and his wife Mary explain in an interview.

The legend even joined the performers on stage to sing!

These 10 country tunes say a whole lot of fantastic things about moms -- and, yeah, they make us cry, too.

Do you have a favorite?