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Randy Travis

The astounding success story of modern country music begins with the sound of Randy Travis. In 1985, Warner Bros. Records released the single "On the Other Hand" (which would eventually become a No. 1 country hit). But it was the volcanic response to Randy's second single, "1982," that really kicked his career into high gear. George Jones, Loretta Lynn, Tammy Wynette, the Grand Ole Opry cast and the rest of country's classic stylists voiced their support for the plainspoken young man from North Carolina--they had found someone to "carry the torch" into the future. Randy's major label debut album, Storms of Life, appeared in 1986. It became the first bow by a solo country artist to achieve platinum status in less than a year. It went on to sell more than four million copies. Always and Forever, his second collection, was No. 1 for 10 solid months and won a Grammy Award as did his third set, Old 8x10. In 1986, Randy became the youngest male ever invited to join the Grand Ole Opry. By the time he turned 30, in 1989, he'd sold more than 13 million records. He headed into the '90s as country's top-grossing touring attraction, spreading his unadorned message with terrific songs, extraordinary vocals and an irresistible quiet charm. Randy followed this success by scoring back-to-back... Next

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