Complete List Of Randy Travis Songs From A to Z

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Randy Travis built a career on a voice that felt ancient and timeless the first moment it hit radio, a voice steeped in traditional country phrasing with the emotional weight of a lived-in storyteller. He grew up in North Carolina and began performing publicly at a young age, eventually winning a talent contest at a Charlotte club run by Elizabeth “Lib” Hatcher, who became his manager and later his wife. Travis moved into the club, worked there as a cook, and performed regularly while trying to break through in Nashville. This path involved early rejections from record labels that considered his sound too traditional. Persistence eventually paid off when Warner Bros. Records signed him, and the stage was set for one of the defining careers in modern country music.

His debut album, Storms of Life, arrived in 1986 and changed the landscape of country radio. Led by singles such as “On the Other Hand,” “1982,” and “Diggin’ Up Bones,” the album sold millions of copies. It reintroduced a strong honky tonk and neo-traditional sound into a market that had shifted toward pop-leaning production. The record earned double platinum certification and announced Travis as a central voice in the resurgence of traditional country music in the 1980s. His rich baritone and understated emotional delivery connected instantly with listeners who recognized the authenticity in his phrasing and song choices.

The success continued with Always and Forever in 1987, which produced “Forever and Ever, Amen,” one of the most iconic country songs of the decade. The single won the Grammy Award for Best Country and Western Vocal Performance, and the album itself sold more than five million copies. Additional hit singles such as “I Told You So” and “Too Gone Too Long” solidified Travis as both a commercial force and a respected vocalist. His albums Old 8×10 in 1988 and No Holdin’ Back in 1989 continued the run with charting singles including “Honky Tonk Moon,” “Deeper Than the Holler,” “It’s Just a Matter of Time,” and “Hard Rock Bottom of Your Heart,” all of which reinforced his status as a consistent hitmaker with a strong storytelling instinct.

Throughout the 1990s, Travis maintained a steady chart presence with albums such as High Lonesome in 1991 and This Is Me in 1994, which featured the hit “Whisper My Name.” His vocal command and song selection allowed him to transition from the neo-traditional revival into a more contemporary space without losing the grounding that defined his early career. In 1997, he released You and You Alone, which produced the singles “Out of My Bones,” “The Hole,” and “Spirit of a Boy, Wisdom of a Man.” His recordings remained rooted in emotion-forward narratives, balancing commercial radio appeal with a continued commitment to traditional country themes.

A new chapter opened in 2000 when Randy Travis released Inspirational Journey, a move toward Christian- and gospel-influenced material that resonated strongly with audiences. That period led to the landmark single “Three Wooden Crosses” in 2002, which earned the Country Music Association’s Song of the Year award and delivered Travis a massive late-career hit. The song’s success illustrated how deeply listeners connected with his interpretations of faith-centered narratives. He continued releasing inspirational albums throughout the decade, including Rise and Shine in 2002, Worship and Faith in 2003, and Glory Train in 2005.

Outside of recording, Travis built a parallel career in acting, appearing in dozens of films and television shows, often playing characters aligned with his grounded, quietly principled public persona. His work included roles in The Rainmaker, Black Dog, Frank and Jesse, and a recurring presence in family-friendly and western-themed projects. In terms of named humanitarian efforts, he supported the American Red Cross, participated in charity concerts for disaster relief, and contributed to causes linked to children’s hospitals and veterans’ organizations. These efforts reflected the same humility and steadiness that audiences recognized in his music.

In 2013, Travis suffered a significant health crisis involving viral cardiomyopathy and a subsequent stroke that severely impacted his speech and mobility. His recovery has been long and complicated, but his determination to remain connected to his audience has only deepened admiration for him. In 2016, he gave a stirring, limited vocal performance of “Amazing Grace” during his induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame. This appearance served as a profound reminder of his influence and the emotional power he carried even in a compromised physical condition. That induction placed him alongside the most important figures in country music history, a recognition earned through decades of recordings, awards, and the loyalty of generations of fans.

Randy Travis’s catalog includes more than 20 studio albums, multiple gospel and holiday albums, and compilations, as well as a long line of hit singles that shaped the sound of modern country music. He has won Grammy Awards, Country Music Association Awards, Academy of Country Music Awards, American Music Awards, and Dove Awards, and he remains one of the most decorated singers in the genre’s recorded history. What people love about him is the sincerity in his voice, the emotional directness of his delivery, and the sense that he always meant every line he sang. Across country radio, gospel charts, film roles, and decades of public admiration, he stands as one of the most essential American vocalists of his era.

Complete List Of Randy Travis Songs From A to Z

(There’s No Place Like) Home for the Holidays – Songs of the Season – 2007
1982 – Storms of Life – 1986
A Few Ole Country Boys – Heroes And Friends – 1990
A Few Ole Country Boys – Anniversary Celebration – 2011
A Heartache in the Works – A Man Ain’t Made of Stone – 1999
A Little Bitty Crack in Her Heart – A Man Ain’t Made of Stone – 1999
A Little Left of Center – A Man Ain’t Made of Stone – 1999
A Man Ain’t Made of Stone – A Man Ain’t Made of Stone – 1999
A Place to Hang My Hat – Passing Through – 2004
Above All – Worship & Faith – 2003
Ain’t No Use – Storms of Life – 1986
All Night Long – Heroes And Friends – 1990
Allergic To The Blues – High Lonesome – 1991
Amazing Grace – Inspirational Journey – 2000
Angels – Passing Through – 2004
Angels We Have Heard on High – Songs of the Season – 2007
Ants On A Log – Full Circle – 1996
Anything – Always & Forever – 1987
Are the Good Times Really Over – Influence Vol. 2: The Man I Am – 2014
Are We In Trouble Now – Full Circle – 1996
Are You Washed in the Blood – Glory Train: Songs of Faith, Worship, and Praise – 2005
Are You Washed In The Blood? – Precious Memories: Hymns & Gospel Favorites – 2020
Around the Bend – Around the Bend – 2008
Away in a Manger – Songs of the Season – 2007
Baptism – Inspirational Journey – 2000
Before You Kill Us All – This Is Me – 1994
Better Class of Losers – High Lonesome – 1991
Better Class of Losers / She’s Got the Rhythm (And I Got the Blues) (Medley) – Anniversary Celebration – 2011
Beyond The Reef – Wind In The Wire – 1993
Big Butter and Egg Man – Influence Vol. 1: The Man I Am – 2013
Birth Of The Blues – Heroes And Friends – 1990
Blessed Assurance – Worship & Faith – 2003
Blessed Assurance – Precious Memories: Hymns & Gospel Favorites – 2020
Blue Mesa – Wind In The Wire – 1993
California Blues – Influence Vol. 2: The Man I Am – 2014
Can’t Hurt a Man – Anniversary Celebration – 2011
Card Carryin’ Fool – No Holdin’ Back – 1989
Carryin’ Fire – Storms of Life – 1986
Come See About Me – Heroes And Friends – 1990
Cowboy Boogie – Wind In The Wire – 1993
Day One – A Man Ain’t Made of Stone – 1999
Deeper Than The Holler – Old 8×10 – 1988
Didn’t We Shine – Anniversary Celebration – 2011
Dig Two Graves – Around the Bend – 2008
Diggin’ Up Bones – Storms of Life – 1986
Diggin’ Up Bones – Anniversary Celebration – 2011
Do I Ever Cross Your Mind – Heroes And Friends – 1990
Doctor Jesus – Inspirational Journey – 2000
Don’t Ever Sell Your Saddle – Inspirational Journey – 2000
Don’t Take Your Love Away From Me – Full Circle – 1996
Don’t Think Twice, It’s All Right – Around the Bend – 2008
Don’t Worry ’bout Me – Influence Vol. 2: The Man I Am – 2014
Down At The Old Corral – Wind In The Wire – 1993
Down by the Riverside – Glory Train: Songs of Faith, Worship, and Praise – 2005
Drive Another Nail – Inspirational Journey – 2000
Easy To Love You – You And You Alone – 1998
Ever-Changing Woman – Influence Vol. 1: The Man I Am – 2013
Every Head Bowed – Around the Bend – 2008
Everything and All – Anniversary Celebration – 2011
Everything and All – Anniversary Celebration – 2011
Everything That I Own (Has Got a Dent) – Around the Bend – 2008
Everywhere We Go – Rise and Shine – 2002
Faith in You – Around the Bend – 2008
Farther Along – Worship & Faith – 2003
Feet on the Rock – Inspirational Journey – 2000
For the Good Times – Influence Vol. 2: The Man I Am – 2014
Forever And Ever, Amen – Always & Forever – 1987
Forever and Ever, Amen – Anniversary Celebration – 2011
Forever Together – High Lonesome – 1991
Four Walls – Passing Through – 2004
From Your Knees – Around the Bend – 2008
Future Mister Me – Full Circle – 1996
Go Tell It on the Mountain – Songs of the Season – 2007
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen – An Old Time Christmas – 1989
Gonna Walk That Line – This Is Me – 1994
Good Intentions – Always & Forever – 1987
Happy Trails – Heroes And Friends – 1990
Hard Rock Bottom Of Your Heart – No Holdin’ Back – 1989
Have A Nice Rest Of Your Life – No Holdin’ Back – 1989
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas – Songs of the Season – 2007
He Walked On Water – No Holdin’ Back – 1989
He Walked on Water – Anniversary Celebration – 2011
He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands – Glory Train: Songs of Faith, Worship, and Praise – 2005
He’s My Rock, My Sword, My Shield – Worship & Faith – 2003
Heart Of Hearts – High Lonesome – 1991
Heart of Worship – Glory Train: Songs of Faith, Worship, and Praise – 2005
Here In My Heart – Old 8×10 – 1988
Here I Am to Worship – Glory Train: Songs of Faith, Worship, and Praise – 2005
Heroes And Friends – Heroes And Friends – 1990
Heroes And Friends (Reprise) – Heroes And Friends – 1990
High Lonesome – High Lonesome – 1991
Highway Junkie – Full Circle – 1996
Honky Tonk Moon – Old 8×10 – 1988
Honky Tonk Side Of Town – This Is Me – 1994
Horse Called Music – You And You Alone – 1998
How Do I Wrap My Heart For Christmas – An Old Time Christmas – 1989
How Great Thou Art – Worship & Faith – 2003
How Great Thou Art – Precious Memories: Hymns & Gospel Favorites – 2020
Hula Hands – Wind In The Wire – 1993
I Am Going – Inspirational Journey – 2000
I Can Almost Hear Her Wings – Full Circle – 1996
I Can See It in Your Eyes – Passing Through – 2004
I Did My Part – You And You Alone – 1998
I Told You So – Always & Forever – 1987
I Wish It Would Rain – Full Circle – 1996
I Won’t Need You Anymore – Always & Forever – 1987
I’d Surrender All – High Lonesome – 1991
I’ll Be Right Here Loving You – A Man Ain’t Made of Stone – 1999
I’ll Fly Away – Worship & Faith – 2003
I’ll Fly Away – Precious Memories: Hymns & Gospel Favorites – 2020
I’m Always on a Mountain (When I Fall) – Influence Vol. 1: The Man I Am – 2013
I’m Gonna Have A Little Talk – High Lonesome – 1991
I’m Movin’ On – Influence Vol. 2: The Man I Am – 2014
I’m Ready – Rise and Shine – 2002
I’m Still Here, You’re Still Gone – You And You Alone – 1998
I’m Your Man – Passing Through – 2004
If It Ain’t One Thing It’s Another – Full Circle – 1996
If You Only Knew – Rise and Shine – 2002
In a Heart Like Mine – A Man Ain’t Made of Stone – 1999
In the Garden – Worship & Faith – 2003
In The Garden – Precious Memories: Hymns & Gospel Favorites – 2020
Is It Still Over? – Old 8×10 – 1988
Is It Still Over? – Anniversary Celebration – 2011
It’s Just A Matter Of Time – No Holdin’ Back – 1989
It’s Out Of My Hands – Old 8×10 – 1988
Jerusalem’s Cry – Rise and Shine – 2002
Jesus on the Main Line – Glory Train: Songs of Faith, Worship, and Praise – 2005
Joy to the World – Songs of the Season – 2007
Just a Closer Walk with Thee – Worship & Faith – 2003
Just A Closer Walk With Thee – Precious Memories: Hymns & Gospel Favorites – 2020
Keep Your Lure in the Water – Rise and Shine – 2002
King Of The Road – Full Circle – 1996
Labor of Love – Songs of the Season – 2007
Lead Me Home – Around the Bend – 2008
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! – Songs of the Season – 2007
Let Me Try – High Lonesome – 1991
Long On Lonely (Short On Pride) – Full Circle – 1996
Love Is a Gamble – Around the Bend – 2008
Love Lifted Me – Worship & Faith – 2003
Love Looks Good on You – Anniversary Celebration – 2011
Meet Me Under The Mistletoe – An Old Time Christmas – 1989
Memories Of Old Santa Fe – Wind In The Wire – 1993
Messin’ with My Mind – Storms of Life – 1986
Mind Your Own Business – Influence Vol. 2: The Man I Am – 2014
Mining For Coal – No Holdin’ Back – 1989
More Life – Anniversary Celebration – 2011
My Daddy Never Was – Passing Through – 2004
My Heart Cracked (But It Did Not Break) – Storms of Life – 1986
My House – Always & Forever – 1987
My Mary – Influence Vol. 1: The Man I Am – 2013
My Poor Old Heart – Passing Through – 2004
No Place Like Home – Storms of Life – 1986
No Reason to Change – A Man Ain’t Made of Stone – 1999
No Stoppin’ Us Now – No Holdin’ Back – 1989
Nobody Knows, Nobody Cares – Glory Train: Songs of Faith, Worship, and Praise – 2005
Nothin’s Gonna Bring Me Down (At Christmas Time) – Songs of the Season – 2007
Nothing but the Blood – Glory Train: Songs of Faith, Worship, and Praise – 2005
O Holy Night – Songs of the Season – 2007
O Little Town of Bethlehem – Songs of the Season – 2007
Oh Death – Glory Train: Songs of Faith, Worship, and Praise – 2005
Oh How I Love Jesus – Glory Train: Songs of Faith, Worship, and Praise – 2005
Oh, What A Silent Night – An Old Time Christmas – 1989
Oh, What A Time To Be Me – High Lonesome – 1991
Old 8×10 – Old 8×10 – 1988
Old Time Christmas – An Old Time Christmas – 1989
On the Other Hand – Storms of Life – 1986
Once You’ve Heard the Truth – A Man Ain’t Made of Stone – 1999
One in a Row – Around the Bend – 2008
One Word Song – You And You Alone – 1998
Only Daddy That’ll Walk the Line – Influence Vol. 2: The Man I Am – 2014
Only Worse – You And You Alone – 1998
Open the Eyes of My Heart – Worship & Faith – 2003
Oscar The Angel – This Is Me – 1994
Our King – Songs of the Season – 2007
Out Of My Bones – You And You Alone – 1998
Paniolo Country – Wind In The Wire – 1993
Peace in the Valley – Worship & Faith – 2003
Peace In The Valley – Precious Memories: Hymns & Gospel Favorites – 2020
Pennies from Heaven – Influence Vol. 1: The Man I Am – 2013
Pick Up the Oars and Row – Passing Through – 2004
Point Of Light – High Lonesome – 1991
Pray for the Fish – Rise and Shine – 2002
Precious Lord, Take My Hand – Glory Train: Songs of Faith, Worship, and Praise – 2005
Precious Memories – Glory Train: Songs of Faith, Worship, and Praise – 2005
Precious Memories – Precious Memories: Hymns & Gospel Favorites – 2020
Pretty Paper – An Old Time Christmas – 1989
Price To Pay – Full Circle – 1996
Promises – Old 8×10 – 1988
Promises – Anniversary Celebration – 2011
Raise Him Up – Rise and Shine – 2002
Reasons I Cheat – Storms of Life – 1986
Right On Time – Passing Through – 2004
Rise and Shine – Rise and Shine – 2002
Road to Surrender – Anniversary Celebration – 2011
Roamin’ Wyomin’ – Wind In The Wire – 1993
Room at the Cross for You – Worship & Faith – 2003
Runaway Train – This Is Me – 1994
Running Blind – Passing Through – 2004
Saginaw, Michigan – Influence Vol. 1: The Man I Am – 2013
Santa Claus Is Coming To Town – An Old Time Christmas – 1989
Satisfied Mind – You And You Alone – 1998
See Myself in You – Inspirational Journey – 2000
Send My Body – Storms of Life – 1986
Set ‘Em Up Joe – Influence Vol. 2: The Man I Am – 2014
Shall We Gather at the River? – Worship & Faith – 2003
Shallow Water – Inspirational Journey – 2000
Shopping For Dresses – Heroes And Friends – 1990
Shout to the Lord – Glory Train: Songs of Faith, Worship, and Praise – 2005
Since Jesus Came into My Heart – Glory Train: Songs of Faith, Worship, and Praise – 2005
Singing The Blues – No Holdin’ Back – 1989
Small Y’All – This Is Me – 1994
Smokin’ The Hive – Heroes And Friends – 1990
Softly and Tenderly – Worship & Faith – 2003
Softly And Tenderly – Precious Memories: Hymns & Gospel Favorites – 2020
Someday We’ll Look Back – Influence Vol. 1: The Man I Am – 2013
Someone You Never Knew – Anniversary Celebration – 2011
Somewhere In My Broken Heart – No Holdin’ Back – 1989
Spirit Of A Boy, Wisdom Of A Man – You And You Alone – 1998
Stranger In My Mirror – You And You Alone – 1998
Sunday Morning Coming Down – Influence Vol. 2: The Man I Am – 2014
Sweet By and By – Worship & Faith – 2003
Sweet By And By – Precious Memories: Hymns & Gospel Favorites – 2020
Swing Down Chariot – Glory Train: Songs of Faith, Worship, and Praise – 2005
T.I.M.E. – Anniversary Celebration – 2011
Thanks a Lot – Influence Vol. 1: The Man I Am – 2013
That Was Us – Passing Through – 2004
That’s Jesus – Rise and Shine – 2002
That’s the Way Love Goes – Influence Vol. 2: The Man I Am – 2014
That’s Where I Draw The Line – This Is Me – 1994
The Blues In Black And White – Old 8×10 – 1988
The Box – This Is Me – 1994
The Carpenter – Inspirational Journey – 2000
The Christmas Song – An Old Time Christmas – 1989
The Family Bible and the Farmer’s Almanac – A Man Ain’t Made of Stone – 1999
The First Noel – Songs of the Season – 2007
The Gift – Rise and Shine – 2002
The Hole – You And You Alone – 1998
The Human Race – Heroes And Friends – 1990
The Old Chisholm Trail – Wind In The Wire – 1993
The Storms of Life – Storms of Life – 1986
The Truth Is Lyin’ Next To You – Always & Forever – 1987
The Unclouded Day – Worship & Faith – 2003
The Unclouded Day – Precious Memories: Hymns & Gospel Favorites – 2020
The Wall – Storms of Life – 1986
There! I’ve Said It Again – Influence Vol. 2: The Man I Am – 2014
There’ll Always Be a Honky Tonk Somewhere – Storms of Life – 1986
Thirteen Mile Goodbye – A Man Ain’t Made of Stone – 1999
‘Til I’m Dead and Gone – Around the Bend – 2008
This Is Me – This Is Me – 1994
This Train – Glory Train: Songs of Faith, Worship, and Praise – 2005
Three Wooden Crosses – Rise and Shine – 2002
Three Wooden Crosses – Precious Memories: Hymns & Gospel Favorites – 2020
Through the Fire – Glory Train: Songs of Faith, Worship, and Praise – 2005
Tonight I’m Playin’ Possum – Influence Vol. 1: The Man I Am – 2013
Tonight I’m Playin’ Possum (solo version) – Influence Vol. 2: The Man I Am – 2014
Tonight We’re Gonna Tear Down The Walls – Always & Forever – 1987
Too Gone Too Long – Always & Forever – 1987
Too Much – Anniversary Celebration – 2011
Train Long Gone – Passing Through – 2004
Trouble in Mind – Influence Vol. 1: The Man I Am – 2013
Turn It Around – Around the Bend – 2008
Turn Your Radio On – Worship & Faith – 2003
Up Above My Head (I Hear Music in the Air) – Glory Train: Songs of Faith, Worship, and Praise – 2005
Valley of Pain – Rise and Shine – 2002
Waiting On The Light To Change – Heroes And Friends – 1990
Walk Our Own Road – Heroes And Friends – 1990
Walk with Me – Inspirational Journey – 2000
We Ain’t Out Of Love Yet – Old 8×10 – 1988
We Fall Down – Worship & Faith – 2003
We’re Strangers Again – Heroes And Friends – 1990
Were You There? – Glory Train: Songs of Faith, Worship, and Praise – 2005
What Have You Got Planned Tonight Diana – Influence Vol. 1: The Man I Am – 2013
What’ll You Do About Me – Always & Forever – 1987
When Mama Prayed – Rise and Shine – 2002
When Your World Was Turning For Me – No Holdin’ Back – 1989
Where Can I Surrender – A Man Ain’t Made of Stone – 1999
Whisper My Name – This Is Me – 1994
Which Way Will You Choose? – Inspirational Journey – 2000
White Christmas Makes Me Blue – An Old Time Christmas – 1989
Why Baby Why – Influence Vol. 1: The Man I Am – 2013
Will the Circle Be Unbroken? – Worship & Faith – 2003
Wind In The Wire – Wind In The Wire – 1993
Winter Wonderland – An Old Time Christmas – 1989
Would I – Full Circle – 1996
Written In Stone – Old 8×10 – 1988
You And You Alone – You And You Alone – 1998
You Are Worthy of My Praise – Worship & Faith – 2003
You Asked Me To – Influence Vol. 1: The Man I Am – 2013
You Didn’t have a Good Time – Around the Bend – 2008
You Nearly Lose Your Mind – Influence Vol. 2: The Man I Am – 2014

Albums

Storms of Life (1986): 13 songs

Storms of Life (35th Anniversary Deluxe Edition)

Always & Forever (1987): 10 songs

Old 8×10 (1988): 10 songs

No Holdin’ Back (1989): 10 songs

An Old Time Christmas (1989): 10 songs

Heroes And Friends (1990): 14 songs

High Lonesome (1991): 10 songs

Wind In The Wire (1993): 10 songs

This Is Me (1994): 10 songs

Full Circle (1996): 12 songs

You And You Alone (1998): 12 songs

A Man Ain’t Made of Stone (1999): 12 songs

Inspirational Journey (2000): 12 songs

Rise and Shine (2002): 13 songs

Worship & Faith (2003): 20 songs

Passing Through (2004): 12 songs

Glory Train: Songs of Faith, Worship, and Praise (2005): 19 songs

Glory Train, Songs Of Faith, Worship & Praise

Songs of the Season (2007): 13 songs

Around the Bend (2008): 13 songs

Anniversary Celebration (2011): 17 songs

Influence Vol. 1: The Man I Am (2013): 13 songs

Influence Vol. 2: The Man I Am (2014): 13 songs

Precious Memories: Hymns & Gospel Favorites (2020): 12 songs

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