Chuck Norris loves when Nashville 'jamgrass' band serenades him with 'Walker, Texas Ranger'

Brad Schmitt, Nashville Tennessean
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For years, the Nashville "jamgrass" band Tennessee Warblers have been closing their shows with "The Eyes of the Ranger," which is the theme song from TV show "Walker, Texas Ranger."

And for years, the guys thought it would be fun to serenade the show's star (and international acting superstar and action hero) Chuck Norris with their version.

Chuck Norris puts Tennessee Warblers band member Adam Dalton in a fake sleeper hold in June 2023 at Nashville Comicon. Dalton and his fellow band members serenaded the popular veteran actor with the "Walker, Texas Ranger" TV show theme song
Chuck Norris puts Tennessee Warblers band member Adam Dalton in a fake sleeper hold in June 2023 at Nashville Comicon. Dalton and his fellow band members serenaded the popular veteran actor with the "Walker, Texas Ranger" TV show theme song

They got their chance back in June at Nashville Comicon, which featured an appearance by Norris. The Tennessee Warblers, John Beck and Adam Dalton brought their instruments and stood in a long, long meet-and-greet line. After 90 minutes, the Warblers got the chance they so craved.

Norris smiled big and busted out a few goofy low-key dance moves during the performance. Ya gotta watch the video. Check it out by clicking here.

Chuck Norris, center, poses with the Tennessee Warblers, John Beck, left, and Adam Dalton, at Nashville Comicon in June 2023
Chuck Norris, center, poses with the Tennessee Warblers, John Beck, left, and Adam Dalton, at Nashville Comicon in June 2023

Norris hugged Beck and Dalton and said, "Incredible. You guys are great!"

The duo was so jazzed about the whole thing that they are set to release their acoustic version of the "Walker, Texas Ranger" theme song on all platforms on Wednesday.

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