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Travis was born in Marshville, North Carolina, the son of Bobbie, a textile factory worker, and Harold Traywick, a horse breeder, turkey farmer, and construction business owner.While growing up, Travis was forced to take guitar lessons by his father and began performing at the age of eight with his brother, Ricky.Travis often fought with his father and soon dropped out of high school.He became a juvenile delinquent and was arrested for various offenses, including auto theft and burglary.Harold Traywick entered Randy and Ricky in a talent contest at a nightclub called "Country City, USA" in Charlotte, North Carolina.He first recorded for Paula Records and released two unsuccessful singles, "She's My Woman" and "Dreamin'".Hatcher pleaded with the judge and Travis was released in her custody with the warning that if the judge ever saw him again "he'd better bring his toothbrush, because he would be going to jail for a very long time."Travis moved in with Hatcher.This put further strain on her already fragile marriage.Hatcher took a job as manager of a nightclub, "The Nashville Palace" and hired Travis as a cook and singer.Career
In 1982, Travis recorded an independent album Randy Ray Live and Lib Hatcher used it to secure a deal with Warner Bros."On the Other Hand" in 1986.His debut album, Storms of Life, went on to sell more than 4 million copies.Always and Forever was No.Travis and Hatcher married in 1991.The project included fellow singers Garth Brooks, Kenny Rogers and Kathy Mattea.In 1997, Travis parted ways with Warner Brothers.He moved to DreamWorks Nashville and recorded You and You Alone, which produced the top 10 hits "Out of My Bones" and "Spirit of a Boy, Wisdom of a Man."The single "Three Wooden Crosses" from the Rise and Shine album reached No.CMA song of the year in 2003.Travis continues to act in film and television.Discography
For a complete listing of albums and singles by Randy Travis, see Randy Travis discography.Travis in concert at the Chumash Casino Resort in Santa Ynez, California, in November, 2004.Further reading
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Fans are still talking about their video, "Stay."Randy Travis was born with the name Randy Traywick in Marshville, N.He grew up a hellraiser, by drinking, fighting, dabbling in drugs and committing petty crimes on a path heading straight toward prison.With the help and direction of the club's owner, Lib Hatcher, the teenager underwent a startling transformation.He recorded for a tiny label, Paula Records, and, in classic country fashion, drove from radio station to radio station throughout the South to promote his work.Back then, not a single executive on Music Row could hear the possibilities in Travis' subtly shaded backwoods baritone.He was turned down by every record label in town.Hatcher took a job managing a nightclub called The Nashville Palace.Randy Ray Live was enough for Hatcher to secure Travis a deal with Warner Bros.In 1985, the label released the single "On the Other Hand," which only made it to No.Billboard country singles chart.Travis' second single, "1982," was a Top 10 hit that kicked his career into high gear.Travis followed it up with charttopping hits "Diggin' Up Bones" and "Forever and Ever, Amen," which won the Country Music Association's single of the year award in 1987.Travis won the CMA's prestigious Horizon Award in 1986, won album of the year honors in 1987 for Always and Forever and took home male vocalist of the year trophies in 1987 and 1988.Old 8x10, his third set, also won a Grammy.To be sure, the first boom in the "new country" movement had sounded.Both volumes of his Greatest Hits became sales blockbusters.Later that year, he and Alan Jackson collaborated on Jackson's No."She's Got the Rhythm (And I Got the Blues).""If I Didn't Have You" and "Look Heart, No Hands."In 1994, Travis launched his film career with a variety of roles."Learning keeps you young."In 1997, Travis left Warner Bros.Records and signed with new label DreamWorks Nashville.His first album for the label, 1998's You and You Alone, put Travis back in the spotlight with Top 5 singles "Out of My Bones," and "Spirit of a Boy, Wisdom of a Man," and the Top 10 single "The Hole."John Grisham's The Rainmaker and the Patrick Swayze feature Black Dog.Travis released a second DreamWorks album, A Man Ain't Made of Stone in 1999.In 2000, he followed with Inspirational Journey, a contemporary Gospel album on Warner Bros.Its first single, "Three Wooden Crosses," unexpectedly reached No.CMA song of the year in 2003.Country Music Television, Inc.Where did that come from?"It's an unusual record, that's for sure."But it's also a sincere one."Precious Memories" is imbued with an authentic serenity, "Coming Back To The Heart" conveys a humble fragility, and "Here I Am To Worship" applies a touching sensitivity to praise.Travis' halting low notes resemble the reedy pull of a bow across the string of an upright fiddle.It exemplifies the artistic depth that has guided his performances for 20 years of recorded music."He's such a naturally gifted guy," Kyle Lehning, his longtime producer, notes."He has this internal compass that knows, whatever it is we're doing, which direction he should be pointed in.His assimilation of the instruments around him is as innate as it is genuine.Different was the point of Glory Train.CD box set of Sister Rosetta Tharpe.Her stuff is real simple, but very soulful, and Randy's such a pure, soulful country singer that a connection seemed to make some sense to me.Southern gospel and even western swing textures.The result is a powerful mix of distinct sounds that represent the American heartland.Travis himself has definitely felt the power in the material."There are some gospel songs," he reflects, "that emotionally hit you in a way that most country songs don't."Not that Travis had much background in gospel music going into this new section of his career.He'd been raised in North Carolina on a steady diet of country music by the likes of Hank Williams, George Jones and Merle Haggard.Word of God, and I didn't listen to gospel music.Ricky, to do "Peace in the Valley".There were a couple others, but mainly that one, so my knowledge of gospel music was extremely small."His litany of jail time, drug use, fights and car accidents is legendary.She took custody and not only encouraged his development as a performer, but also encouraged study of the Bible.Travis and Hatcher moved to Nashville in the 1980s, and 20 years ago, he netted his first country hits, "1982" and "On The Other Hand," setting the stage for an explosive spurt in which he led a charge by Nashville's country divisions back to a more traditional sound.Rather than simply reflecting events that happened in others' lives, gospel music has the power to change.Travis sees it in the people who say his performances have helped heal broken relationships or inspired people to battle their addictions.And he remembers one father who approached him after a concert, to tell Travis about a family drama in which his son was about to marry a woman who was pregnant with a child conceived during a rape by someone else."Having the music ministry adds to the workload," he admits, "but it's something well worth doing.It's like having two careers, and I want to continue doing it."Hours() * 3600 + newCurrentTime.Minutes() * 60 + newCurrentTime.Minutes() * 60 + currentTime.Day Shipping at checkout.See all 18 customer reviews...Music (See Bestsellers in Music)Popular in this category: (What's this?Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?To hear a song sample, click on "Listen" by that sample.Truly a living legend, Randy Travis has enjoyed an unmatched career spanning 14 albums.Sheet music for Randy travis at Sheet Music Plus.Click on a tag to find related items, discussions, and people.Travis and his friend and producer Kyle Lehning gave this wonderful compilation of Christian songs from days past excellent yet restrained productions, keeping the focus on the songs themselves and their message.Rather than change his style and sell out, Travis and his producer actually went deeper into country music's origins than ever before, tracing it back to the old Gospel tunes still etched in many memories.This song is just fantastic and starts this effort off with a bang.There's nothing more to say.The melody and arrangement of this sound like a pretty country love song.Amy Grant and Vince Gill recorded.Different but very pretty.Just what you'd expect and just the way it should be sung.Regret and revelation in one breath.Christian song of understanding just how hard it can be to believe and keep faith when times are hard.Just offering our time and heart to God in song.Christian song which is more than just food for thought in the hands of Randy Travis.Even those who would not normally pick up an album considered Christian will enjoy the sheer beauty of some of these songs.You'll also be sorry Travis doesn't get the same country radio play as some of the "hip" young pretend cowboys whose big claim to fame is a pair of tight jeans and a new cowboy hat.Randy Travis burst on the scene with Storms of Life and those who love his music haven't gone away and Travis hasn't either.Hopefully he will continue to release a country album once in a blue moon also just to remind us what real country sounds like.If you doubt just how great this 19 song CD is, just take a listen to track 4, Shout to the Lord.It is one of the prettiest Christian songs ever written, and it has never been sung more beautifully than Randy Travis does here.Grab your ticket and get onboard the Glory Train and take a trip with Travis into our Christian past.Was this review helpful to you?Rarely do I describe a record as "beautiful."But then, I don't listen to much gospel.Nor, really, do I consider this album a "gospel" album.I've always said that Randy Travis was meant to sing country...It just so happens that, when he turns his growly baritone to songs of faith, he can melt an atheist's heart.GOSPEL TRAIN is a record to be 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1.By clicking any links above, the iTunes application will launch or you will be prompted to download iTunes if you don't have it.Like the Beatles in rock, Randy Travis marks a generational shift in country music.He became the dominant male voice in country until the rise of "hat acts" like Garth Brooks and Clint Black, releasing seven consecutive number one singles during one stretch.Both of the brothers had a wild streak, which resulted in Ricky going to jail after a car chase and Randy running away to Charlotte at the age of 16.While he was in Charlotte, he won a talent contest at Country City U.For several years, he sang and worked at Country City.Travis was released into the care of Hatcher.In a short time, Hatcher became Travis' manager, and the pair began to concentrate on his career.In 1982, Travis and Hatcher moved to Nashville, where she managed the Nashville Palace nightclub while he sang and cooked.Within a couple of years, the pair independently released his debut album under the name Randy Ray; the record was called Randy Ray Live and sold primarily in the Nashville Palace.Thanks to Hatcher's persistent efforts and the Randy Ray Live album, Warner Brothers signed Travis in 1985 and suggested that he change his performing name to Randy Travis.With his mass appeal, he set the stage for country music's crossover success in the early '90s.Travis was still at the top of his form in the beginning of the '90s, starting the decade with his biggest hit, "Hard Rock Bottom of Your Heart."However, his hold at the top of the charts began to slip after Clint Black and, in particular, Garth Brooks.In August 1996, Travis released Full Circle, his last album for Warner Brothers.His first album for the label, You and You Alone, was released in the spring of 1998; Man Ain't Made of Stone followed a year later.Bluegrass Album of the Year and Country Recorded Song of the Year for "Baptism."Touched by an Angel, which featured Travis in character.Faith, Passing Through and Glory Train.Some of the information on this page is provided by All Music Guide and does not necessarily reflect the views of Ticketmaster.By continuing past this page, you agree to abide by these terms.All Music Guide is a trademark of All Media Guide, LLC.URL for paid search terms. |
