publication date: Saturday, October 22, 2022 (part of Fall 2022)

category: Music

clue: This country singer believed that forever and ever (and always and forever) were just a matter of time, which he proved by returning to performing after a stroke permanently ended his career.

explanation: Travis's hits include "Forever and Ever, Amen," "I won't Need You Anymore (Always and Forever)," and "It's Just a Matter of Time." He retired after a stroke in 2013, but eventually worked his way back to touring in 2019. more…

intended difficulty: easy

solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, and Richard Slominsky


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