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Randy Travis
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Randy Travis's 1986 debut album, Storms of Life, made him the first country artist to go platinum with a first album. He recorded "Forever and Ever, Amen," and his 1987 album Always and Forever spent 43 weeks at No. 1 on the country albums chart. He joined the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2016 and sang "Amazing Grace" at the ceremony, three years after a stroke in 2013.

Born
May 4, 1959
Hometown
Marshville, North Carolina
Grand Ole Opry
Member since 1986

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The 30 Best Country Songs About Family to Make Them Feel Loved

A family is the best thing you can have; people to lean on and trust, people who love you for who you are. These 30 best country songs about family will make you appreciate them more.

Here Are The Best Country Gospel Songs To Give You A Lift In These Difficult Times

Whether you’re a country fan or not, you’ll be amazed of how these country gospel songs will affect you the moment you listen to it.

Country Music That Touches The Soul: Randy Travis’s “Precious Lord, Take My Hand”

Randy Travis covered the gospel song “Take My Hand, Precious Lord” in 2005 for his album Glory Train: Songs of Faith, Worship, and Praise.

Experience True Love With “Look Heart, No Hands” By Randy Travis

Randy Travis recorded a new song for his album Greatest Hits, Volume 2. “Look Heart, No Hands” reached the top of the chart.

Randy Travis’ “When Mama Prayed” Is A Powerful, Emotional Gospel Song

The power of prayer is shown in Randy Travis' underrated song “When Mama Prayed” in 2002. It was part of his album Rise and Shine.

Randy Travis Celebrates How His Wife’s Love Has Saved Him In A Song Titled “Lead Me Home”

In 2019, Randy Travis dusted off some never-before-heard tunes from the archives and unearthed some forgotten recordings – this includes "Lead Me Home."

Randy Travis’ “He’s My Rock, My Sword, My Shield” Is A Reminder To Always Have Faith In Jesus

Randy Travis included the traditional gospel song “He’s My Rock, My Sword, My Shield” on his third gospel album Worship and Faith.

Randy Travis Joined Josh Turner To Sing “Forever And Ever, Amen” On This TikTok Video

Randy Travis has joined TikTok and began posting on the addictive video platform. This includes his duet with Josh Turner for the romantic ballad "Forever and Ever, Amen."

Throwback To Randy Travis’s Debut At Grand Ole Opry With “I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry” 

In March of 1986, Randy Travis graced the prestigious stage of the Grand Ole Opry for the first time with a riveting rendition of Hank Williams' "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry."

Randy Travis Posts A Heartfelt Message For Mickey Gilley To Honor The Singer’s Death

Randy Travis shares with fans a heartfelt message for the late singer Mickey Gilley. Aside from that, he also let us in on a little ‘secret’!

Watch Randy Travis As He Surprised Fans By Pretending To Be A Statue at Madame Tussauds

Randy Travis snuck into Madame Tussauds to surprise some of his fans by staying still, pretending he was one of the museum's wax figures.

Josh Turner and Randy Travis Blessed Country Fans With “Forever And Ever, Amen” Live Performance

In 2020, country music heartthrob Josh Turner was joined by legendary Randy Travis for an emotional live performance of "Forever And Ever, Amen."

Randy Travis’ Brother Performs “Deeper Than The Holler” In a Heartfelt Tribute

Randy Travis' brother Ricky Traywick paid tribute to the country icon and his former singing partner with a heartfelt rendition of "Deeper Than The Holler."

How Randy Travis’ Hometown Honors Their Biggest Star

Randy Travis made a recent trip to his hometown of Marshville, North Carolina, and found himself emotional of how his native land honored him.

Top 5 Most Iconic Grand Ole Opry Performances

From Dolly Parton to Ashley McBride, we have here the most iconic Grand Ole Opry performances that will surely sweep you off your feet.

Most Anticipated Country Albums Of Fall 2021

Time off the road and at home meant time to record new music for plenty of artists. Here are the Country Albums of Fall 2021 from our favorites.

Top 10 Country Singers With Deep Voice No One Can Resist

Fans go wild the moment these country singers with deep voice starts singing. Here are ten men in the genre with the most iconic baritone voices.

The Top 50 Best Country Albums Of All Time

We’ve round up 50 of the best country albums of all time – or in other words, a list of records that are worth investing your hard-earned money.

Here Are Relatable Randy Travis Songs Of Everyday Life

Here are Randy Travis songs that remain as legendary as the man that he is despite a massive stroke robbing him of his award-winning voice.

Randy Travis and wife Mary Davis’ Controversial Love Story

Even the beginning of Randy Travis and wife Mary Davis’ love story has already been very controversial. Let’s see how it all unfolded.

Mary Davis: Meet Randy Travis’ Spouse Who Stood By In Sickness and In Health

Randy Travis surprised everyone when he secretly married Mary Davis. Get to know the woman who stood by her side through a long list of woes.

Wondering Why Randy Travis Never Had Children? Here’s The Reason!

Despite growing up in a big family, Randy Travis never had any kids he called his own. His wife pointed out what the reason could be.

How Randy Travis’ Faith Helped Him Deal With Everything

After Randy Travs’ massive stroke in 2013, his wife confessed that they could not have gotten through what they got through without their faith.

Here Are Some Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Randy Travis

Randy Travis is, without a doubt, one of the most reliable hitmakers of his era. Learn more about the country star with these interesting facts.

The Story Behind Randy Travis’ “Amazing Grace”

Randy Travis’ “Amazing Grace” was recorded for his first gospel music album, Inspirational Journey, and it became one of the most memorable hits.

Randy Travis’ “Forever And Ever, Amen” Is One of The Most Romantic Love Songs Out There

With its sweet melody and romantic lyrics, it’s impossible not to be in love with Randy Travis' "Forever And Ever, Amen." It even won a heap of awards.

Randy Travis Updates His Fans Amidst The Pandemic and Social Distancing

Randy Travis never stops making impressive strides in his recovery and odd-defying progress, especially that they’re weathering the pandemic in a quiet setting.

Throwback To Randy Travis’ Unforgettable Performance of “Silent Night”

Randy Travis, together with 40 other singers from the First Baptist Church, performed "Silent Night" after reaching a point called the "Rock of Ages."

Randy Travis Sings About Mothers in “Angels” And It Will Warm Your Heart

This is a song of ode Randy Travis is not only for mother’s day, you should play this song to your wife or your mother every day.