Randy Travis replaced by Wyclef Jean at Tampa benefit show during RNC

Randy Travis will not perform as planned at the veteran-focused Got Your 6 benefit concert during the Republican National Convention, reports Variety.com.

The disgraced country and gospel singer I wrote about Sunday will be replaced by hip-hop star Wyclef Jean, who first came to fame as the lead rapper and sometimes guitarist of the Fugees.

Willie Nelson and fellow country singer/songwriter Jerry Jeff Walker were originally expected to appear at the event, but canceled due to scheduling issues.

—Photo: Randy Travis exits the Grayson County jail Wednesday Aug. 8, 2012, in Sherman, Texas, after being arraigned on charges of driving while intoxicated and retaliation. (AP Photo/The Herald Democrat, Chris Jennings)

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RNC performer Randy Travis arrested naked, charged with DWI

Randy Travis, who is scheduled perform at a private benefit show during the Republican National Convention in Tampa, has been charged with driving while intoxicated.

The country singer also threatened law officers after crashing his car and was found naked at the scene, the Associated Press reports.

It was the second Texas arrest this year for Travis, who was cited in February for public intoxication.

Travis is scheduled to perform during the RNC at a fundraiser for a non-partisan organization working to help veterans reintegrate into civilian life called Got Your 6 . The fundraiser will be held Aug. 29 at the Dallas Bull.

Willie Nelson and Jerry Jeff Walker were originally scheduled to perform at the event.

Photo —This April 18, 2010 file photo shows singer Randy Travis at the 45th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas. Dan Steinberg, file — AP Photo.

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