UPDATED with video: Randy Travis sang at ex-sniper Chris Kyle’s memorial

by Associated Press

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One of Travis' songs is meaningful for the slain former sniper and his wife.

David Woo

The casket of Navy SEAL Chris Kyle was displayed on the star at the 50-yard-line of Cowboys Stadium in Arlington during his memorial service on Monday.

ARLINGTON — Country music star Randy Travis performed at the memorial service for slain ex-Navy SEAL sniper Chris Kyle.

Travis told the nearly 7,000 gathered at Cowboys Stadium on Monday that he was glad to be there, adding that he never met Kyle, but wished he had.

Travis then began playing his guitar and singing "Whisper My Name," which he said Kyle's wife had told him was a meaningful song for the couple. Travis also sang "Amazing Grace."

David Woo

Taya Kyle, Chris Kyle's wife, told mourners that he'll always be with her.

Kyle and his friend Chad Littlefield were shot and killed February 2 at a North Texas gun range.

Travis has had a string of run-ins with the law over the past year. Last month, he pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated in August 2012, when police found him naked after crashing his car.