Randy Travis

In the mid-'80s, Randy Travis became a major new voice in country music by reminding Nashville of its storied past. At a time when most were still pursuing the pop-oriented sound of the Urban Cowboy craze, Travis' strong, honest vocal style and relatable songs of everyday life helped launch the New Traditionalist movement, along with Clint Black, Dwight Yoakam, Alan Jackson, and many more. Travis had the ideal voice for his brand of no-frills country, suggesting a blend of George Jones and Merle Haggard, and he was one of the most reliable hitmakers of his era, once releasing ...