Randy Travis voices the adult Billy, the narrator, who as a child can't speak. In 2013, Travis suffered a stroke and was unable to speak, and was just barely able to communicate until 2016.
Aunt Agnes:
You gave him a cow for Christmas?
Grandpa Baker:
No, it was Santa Claus.
Aunt Agnes:
You're teaching the boy to believe in that fantasy?
Grandpa Baker:
Ain't nothin' wrong with a little believin', after what he's been through.
Aunt Agnes:
Exactly! This dreadful barn is a constant reminder of that horrible ...
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