Travis Tritt with his wife Theresa Nelson and kids Tarian Tritt, Tristan Tritt and Tyler Reese Tritt.Photo:Travis Tritt/ Instagram
Travis Tritt/ Instagram
Travis Trittmay be a Grammy-winning artist, but his biggest prize is being a dad to his kids: Tyler Reese, Tristan and Tarian.
“Of all the jobs I’ve had in my lifetime, being an involved and dedicated father has been the job I’m most proud of,” Travis wroteon Instagramin June 2024. “At times, it has been one of the most difficult jobs I’ve ever had, but also one of the most rewarding.”
Travis' music talent has been passed down to Tyler Reese and Tristan, who also sing professionally. “Nothing has made me prouderthan not only watching my children grow up but knowing that they want to be a part of the family business,” he told PEOPLE in May 2021.
The country star added that he likes to be a resource to his kids as they navigate life and the music industry.
“I tell them to ‘live your life’ and ‘do what makes you happy’ and ‘try to be a good person’ and ‘do the things that you know are right,’ ” he explained. “Everyone is going to have opinions and that’s fine, but you don’t have to subscribe to their opinions. Live your own life."
Here’s everything to know about Travis Tritt’s kids: Tyler Reese, Tristan and Tarian.
Travis Tritt with his daughter Tyler Reese Tritt.Tyler Reese Tritt/ Instagram
Tyler Reese Tritt/ Instagram
Travis and Theresa welcomed their daughter Tyler Reese Tritt on Feb. 18, 1998.
Like her dad, she’s a singer who discovered her love of performance when she was 3 and heard “Part of Your World” fromThe Little Mermaid, she told theChicago Tribunein April 2022.
As the years went on, Tyler Reese set her eyes on becoming a singer and with her mom’s encouragement, she performedCarrie Underwood’s “I Ain’t in Checotah Anymore” for Travis at age 12.
“At first, I was scared,” she recalled. “My dad, he doesn’t care if you’re family. He’s going to tell you if you’re flat or if you’re sharp or if you’re pitchy or if you suck. He’s going to be honest with you and he’s not going to sugarcoat anything.”
Afterward, Travis told Theresa that their daughter “got it,” and it was the start of their work together.
Travis Tritt plays guitar to his daughter Tyler Reese Tritt.Tyler Reese Tritt/ Instagram
“I didn’t want to just come in and ride his coattails," she told the outlet. “I am my own person and my own voice, and I want to make my own name.”
Around this time, the “Can I Trust You with My Heart” crooner offered his eldest child words of wisdom: to find her own voice. The advice eventually clicked for her, and Travis has seen her grow as a vocalist since. “Tyler is a tremendously gifted singer,” he told PEOPLE in May 2021.
While Tyler Reese said she has “big shoes to fill” in the industry, she never saw her father as a rockstar. “I never really looked at him as a superstar or a celebrity. It was always like, ‘This is my goofball dad,’ ” she told theChicago Tribune.
Travis Tritt with his oldest son Tristan James Tritt.Travis Tritt/ Instagram
Travis and Theresa welcomed their son Tristian Tritt on June 16, 1999.
He has also followed in his father’s footsteps in the music industry, but with a key difference: Tristan performs rock music and what he calls “Y’allternative,” perhis Instagram.
Tristan’s musical influences include Motörhead,Ozzy Osbourneand Stone Temple Pilots, according tohis website. He occasionally dips into his country roots, though — even singing classics from his dad.
Travis Tritt with wife Theresa Nelson and their children (left to right) Tristan Tritt, Tyler Reese Tritt and Tarian Tritt.Kiki Reese/ Instagram
Kiki Reese/ Instagram
In June 2024, Tristanposted a videoof himself performing his father’s song “Best of Intentions” while Travis sat beside him. “Your harshest critic is always yourself… and this man 😂,” he captioned the video.
Tristian revealed on his website that he learned to play the guitar at a young age through lessons from his dad, and it seems Travis still offers pointers. In the clip, he provided feedback for his son, telling him to slow down and not rush the tune.
Tristan released his first EPWHAT ARE WE DOING?in August 2024. “I couldn’t be more thankful and excited to see over a year of hard work come to fruition,” he wroteon Instagram. “This entire project has been a huge labor of love and I cannot wait to continue down the wild and crazy world of music.”
Travis Tritt with his son Tarian Tritt.Travis Tritt/ Instagram
Travis and Theresa welcomed their son Tarian Tritt on Nov. 20, 2003.
Unlike his siblings, Tarian tends to stay out of the spotlight. The youngest Tritt has a private Instagram and does not appear active on other social media platforms.
Family members occasionally share posts about Tarian, includingannual happy birthday wishesfrom his dad.
“I’m so proud of the fine young man he has become!” Travis captioned photos of his youngest child on Instagram in November 2024. “Son, I love you with all of my heart and I pray that you will forever remain the strong, respectful, polite, kind and hard working man that you are today! Happy Birthday, Tarian! 🎂🎉🎊.”
Travis Tritt’s son Tarian Tritt’.Kiki Reese/ Instagram
Tarian may also be musically inclined: Travisshared a photo of him playing the drumson Facebook for his 14th birthday.
Although it’s unknown if the father and son like jamming out together, they’ve enjoyed quality time. In 2020, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, which kept him off the road, Travis was able to spend more time with his wife and Tarian, who was still living at home.
“Being able to constantly be around each other and experience life together at the same time and in the same place was the silver lining of the cloud,” he told PEOPLE.
source: people.com