Randy Travis
USA
Born: 04 May 1959
Genres: Country
Styles: Contemporary Country, New Traditionalist, Honky Tonk, Traditional Country, Neo-Traditionalist Country, Progressive Country, Country Gospel
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Like the Beatles in rock, Randy Travis marks a generational shift in country music. When his Storms of Life came out in 1986, country music was still wallowing in the post-urban cowboy recession, chasing elusive crossover dreams. Travis brought the music back to its basics, sounding like nothing so much as a perfect blend of George Jones and Merle Haggard. 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. He won the CMA'...
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