Randy Travis Greatest Hits

This page for Randy Travis is incomplete as it's just a holding page for the moment for some of his top songs I have built lessons for over the years.

More to follow.

1982 is one of Randy Travis’s early hits and helped launch his career. It was released in 1985 as a single from his debut album Storms of Life, which came out in 1986. The song tells the story of a man who’s heartbroken and stuck in the past, wishing he could go back to the year 1982 when he was still with his lost love.

“1982” was a big success, reaching #6 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. Its traditional country sound and emotional lyrics connected with fans at a time when country music was shifting back toward its roots.

The song helped establish Randy Travis as a leader in the neo-traditionalist country movement of the late 1980s.

Above All is a powerful Christian worship song made popular by Michael W. Smith. It was released on his 2001 album Worship & Faith, although the song was actually written by Lenny LeBlanc and Paul Baloche. Smith’s version helped the song gain worldwide attention.

The lyrics focus on the sacrifice of Jesus, describing how He was "crucified, laid behind a stone," and how His love was greater than anything else in the world. The song became a favorite in churches around the globe and is often played during Easter services.

Though it wasn't a mainstream chart hit, “Above All” topped Christian music charts and earned a Dove Award nomination.

Even President George W. Bush referenced the song during a memorial service after the 9/11 attacks, which gave the song even more emotional weight.

A Horse Called Music is a touching ballad recorded by Randy Travis for his 1994 album This Is Me. The song was originally written and recorded by Willie Nelson, who released it in 1989 as the title track of his album A Horse Called Music.

Randy Travis gave the song his own heartfelt spin. It tells the story of an old cowboy remembering a time when he rode a horse named Music, using the horse as a symbol of lost dreams and fading memories. The lyrics are slow, reflective, and deeply emotional.

Although Travis’s version wasn’t released as a single and didn’t chart, fans consider it one of his more underrated performances, showcasing his deep voice and ability to tell a story with music.

America Will Always Stand is a patriotic song recorded by Randy Travis in 2001, shortly after the September 11th attacks. The song was released as a single and became part of a wave of country music that reflected the nation’s unity and pride during a difficult time.

The lyrics remind listeners that freedom, strength, and American values will never fall, even in the face of tragedy. Randy’s deep, calm voice gives the song a powerful and comforting tone.

While it wasn’t a big chart hit, the song connected deeply with fans and was often played at patriotic events and ceremonies. It stands as one of Randy Travis’s most meaningful and emotionally resonant songs from the 2000s.

Deeper Than The Hollow is one of Randy Travis’s most loved country hits. It was released in 1988 as a single from his album Old 8x10. The song quickly climbed the charts, reaching #1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.

In the lyrics, Randy compares his love to things that feel timeless and natural—like a holler (a valley in the South), the stars in the sky, and even grandma’s kitchen. It’s a simple and heartfelt way of saying his love runs deep and true.

The song is known for its clean, acoustic sound and Randy’s smooth, steady voice. It became a country radio favorite and still holds a special place in many fans’ hearts today.

Diggin Up Bones ... info soon.

Forever And Ever Amen ... info soon.

Hard Rock Bottom Of Your Heart ... info soon.

High Lonesome ... info soon.

Honky Tonk Moon ... info soon.

Just A Closer Walk With Thee was recorded back in 2003 for the album Worship And Faith. The earliest known recording of this number was back in 1941.

Randy Travis never released this one as a single.