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- Motivational Mastery: As “Officer Randy Goode” on In the Heat of the Night (1988-1995, 150M+ viewers), Randall became a drug-free role model, speaking to tens of thousands of students from Georgia to California. Honored by the National D.A.R.E. Officers Association as a spokesperson, his “Living a Successful Drug-Free Life” message empowered a generation and he continues to motivate present day D.A.R.E officers.
- Humor That Connects: Appalachian scholar Loyal Jones ranks Randall alongside comedy giants Jeff Foxworthy, Jerry Clower, and Minnie Pearl. Starting as a teen, he honed his comedic craft on stages nationwide and on television, saying, “I loved hearing the laughter—it drove me to share stories that lift spirits.” His 2016 Keep ‘Em Smilin’ performance with President Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter and 2024 chart-topping Andy Griffith tribute “What It Was, Was Football” prove his wit resonates.
David Hart, Randall Franks and Alan Autry in the squad room. Copyright 1990 Autry-Franks Productions: Ned D. Burris
- Faith and Leadership: From church pulpits to Christian music success, Randall shares a grounded faith perspective, reflected in his devotional – Seeing Faith and his Encouragers books series (I-III). His board roles in business, various industries, government—plus raising $2M for charities—equip him to motivate any group to succeed.
- Appalachian Expertise: Randall is an Americana, Bluegrass, Folk and Country music artist with numerous hits. He is a multi-instrumentalist and vocalist impacting the legacies of 33 IBMA Hall of Famers and Hall of Famers in Country, Rock and Gospel music, a 2024 Josie Music Awards Musician of the Year – Fiddle winner, and founder of SEBA (1984). Randall offers unparalleled insight into bluegrass, Southern gospel, and country, and music history—perfect for cultural events or tourism boards.
- Film & TV Industry Innovator: As an innovator in Georgia’s film industry, both on-screen and off, industry leaders called upon him as part of
the small team leading the Georgia Production Partnership’s creative push to grow the state’s film and TV sector. He’s advised hundreds of officials—from Governors to Mayors, Councilmembers to Camera Ready Representatives—on leveraging an industry that soared from $260 million in direct spending in 2008 to over $4 billion in 2024, boosting local economies.
Why Book Randall?
With over 1 million live audience members and accolades like the Fiddlin’ John Carson Award, multiple music hall of fame inductions, and Georgia Governor Nathan Deal’s Commendation, Randall brings authenticity, humor, and inspiration. He convey’s his downhome appeal as shared in his syndicated newspaper column “Southern Style” reaching six million readers weekly for 24 years. Whether it’s a school assembly, corporate retreat, church gathering, or cultural festival, he tailors each talk—drawing from decades of triumphs—to leave your audience energized and uplifted.
Randall Speaks at the North Carolina DARE Officers Convention in 2023.
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Bring Randall Franks to your event—contact Entertainment Management Consultants at the contacts below to secure a speaker who blends laughter, legacy, and life lessons into an experience your attendees won’t forget.
