American Songwriter

On This Day in 1987, Randy Travis Was in the Middle of a Monumental Run at No. 1 With the Biggest Album of His Career

Travis found chart success with his debut album, Storms of Life, which spent eight weeks at the top of the chart and spawned two No. 1 singles. His baritone voice and traditional country style caught ...
American Songwriter

On This Day in 1988, Randy Travis Notched His Second No. 1 Album, Featuring a Heartbreak Anthem Carrie Underwood Turned Into a Platinum Single Decades Later

Randy Travis roared onto the country music scene with his 1986 debut, Storms of Life. Certified platinum three times over, the record yielded the No. 1 single “On the Other Hand” and “Diggin’ Up Bones ...