Bill Monroe, Jim and Jesse McReynolds, The Lewis Family, The Primitive Quartet, James and Martha Carson, Cotton and Jane Carrier, Hovie Lister and The Statesmen, The Masters Five, The Marksmen Quartet
Randall Franks is best known as “Officer Randy Goode” from TV’s “In the Heat of the Night,” a role he performed on NBC and CBS from 1988-1993.
Franks’ musical stylings have been heard in 150 countries and by more than 25 million Americans. His musical career boasts 14 album releases, 15 singles, and over 200 recordings with various artists from various genres.
The award-winning fiddler’s best selling release, "Handshakes and Smiles" was a top twenty Christian music seller. Many of his albums were among the top 30-bluegrass recordings of their release year. The Atlanta Country Music Hall of Fame member shared a top country vocal collaboration with Grand Ole Opry stars The Whites.
In addition to his solo career, Franks is a former member of Bill Monroe's Bluegrass Boys, Jim and Jesse's Virginia Boys and has performed with Jeff and Sheri Easter, The Lewis Family, the Marksmen Quartet, Elaine and Shorty, “Doc” Tommy Scott’s Last Real Old Time Medicine Show and Doodle and the Golden River Grass.
As an actor, he has co-starred or starred in six films. His most recent film “The Flamingo Rising” with William Hurt for Hallmark Hall of Fame as “Officer Randy Kraft.”
Other films include “Still Ramblin’,” a documentary which appeared in PBS syndication, that he hosted, directed and wrote on the life of country music and western film pioneer “Doc” Tommy Scott; “Blue Valley Songbird” with Dolly Parton as “Fiddler 2”, “Firebase Nine” as “Capt. Morgan Fairhope,” “Phoenix Falling” as “Todd” with Stella Parton and “Desperate for Love” with Christian Slater as a high school singer.
Franks shares his time with several non-profit organizations serving as the co-chair of the Catoosa Citizens for Literacy, which assists area residents in learning to read and pursuing a GED at its Catoosa County Learning Center. He is also president of the Share America Foundation, Inc. that provides the Pearl and Floyd Franks Scholarship to musicians continuing the traditional music of Appalachia. He hosts a monthly concert series at the historic Ringgold Depot which helps fund the scholarships.
He authored two books including “Stirring Up Success with a Southern Flavor” with Shirley Smith, and “Snake Oil, Superstars and Me” with “Doc” Tommy Scott and Shirley Swiesz.
He recently appeared on HGTV’s “Offbeat America.” He is a syndicated columnist with his column "Southern Style" appearing in newspapers around the South.
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Hey Uncle Randy, droppin by to say hello. I saw that show you did the other day on the gospel channel. We actually have it recorded. Very good job. I hope all is well. Looks like you are keeping pretty busy.
Hi, Unlce Randy. Just wanted to stop by and say hey. Dad said you seemed to be doing pretty good. I am so glad to hear the good news....I think about you often. lots of love...Crystal
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Thanks Randall; It's also an honor for me to have you as My friend. What would I need to do to have a concert at the Ringgold Depot? If not this year, maybe in 2010? I have had several people ask if I would have a concert there sometime; so, I thought I'd ask you about it.
They are having the Tribute To Chet Atkins in Nashville this week (8th-11th); I am scheduled to perform there all four days. So, pray for me!
I really enjoyed playing with you at the Depot. Maybe we can do it again sometime!
I was thrilled to find you. Think of you every time I do a reflection or mirror shot! All is well here, Robert, my oldest graduates high school in a few weeks.
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