Actor and Fiddler Randall Franks, ‘In the Heat of the Night’ co-star, Inducted into Georgia Country Music Hall of Fame
Entertainer Randall Franks (center) receives his induction plaque into the Georgia Country Music Hall of Fame from co-executive directors LaDonna Ray (left) and Shirley Maule at the Seaplane Opry House in Moultrie, Ga. (Photo: Randall Franks Media)
Randall Franks plays “Orange Blossom Special” at the Seaplane Opry House in Moultrie.
Moultrie, Ga. – October 28, 2025 – The Georgia Country Music Hall of Fame inducted entertainer, actor, and fiddler Randall Franks—known as “Officer Randy Goode” from TV’s “In the Heat of the Night”—during its recent ceremonies at the Seaplane Opry House. Co-executive directors LaDonna Ray and Shirley Maule presented Franks with the honor, celebrating his legacy in country, bluegrass, and gospel music.
“It was a pleasure to induct Randall Franks into our Music Hall of Fame,” said LaDonna Ray, co-executive director. “His music, songwriting, and amazing contributions are a stellar addition to our honorees.”
Franks thrilled the audience with a high-energy fiddle rendition of “Orange Blossom Special” and joined fellow bluegrass inductee, vocalist/guitarist Dan Daniel, on stage.
Hall of Fame honorees Randall Franks and Dan Daniel pose with their awards.
“This recognition comes thanks to God, the artists who’ve given me a hand up, my fellow musicians who supported me, behind-the-scenes professionals, my parents, and especially the fans who’ve bought tickets, merchandise, and tuned in,” Franks said. “Your support means everything!”
Fellow Georgian, “The Dukes of Hazzard” and “Enos” star Sonny Shroyer congratulated his longtime friend shortly after the presentation by phone, Franks said. Shroyer was part of Franks’ country variety show, The Hollywood Hillbilly Jamboree, now marking its 80th anniversary and recorded the song “Children In Need” with him.
The Hall also awarded Franks for his patriotic, country, bluegrass, and gospel songwriting. Some of his titles are patriotic tunes such as “The American’s Creed” and “Cascade;” country songs such as “I Know ‘Cause I’ve Been There,” “What About All These American Flags” and “You Can’t Stop Time;” to bluegrass gems such as “You Can’t Stop Time,” “The Old Black Fiddle,” “Filling the River with Tears,” and “Midnight Train;” plus gospel favorites including “God’s Children,” “Now I Know,” “Someone Greater Than I,” “Must Be A Reason,” “You Better Get Ready,” and “He’s Never Gonna Fool Me Again.” Among his co-writers are talents like Alan Autry, Cotton Carrier, Wesley Crider, John Farley, Noah Gordon, Dottie Moore, Carroll O’Connor, Ramblin’ Tommy Scott, and Mark Wheeler.
Founded by Shirley Maule, the Georgia Country Music Hall of Fame honors Georgia artists whose careers have touched lives in Georgia, Northern Florida, and beyond.
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