Randy Travis's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Randy Travis. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Randy Travis is an American country and gospel singer, songwriter, and actor. He began his career in 1979 and has since released over 20 studio albums. Travis has achieved significant success on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, with over 50 singles charted, including 16 number-one hits. He is a prominent figure in the country music genre.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1977: Wins Talent Competition

In 1977, Randy Travis won a talent competition held in Charlotte, North Carolina, at Country City USA. This led to Lib Hatcher becoming his custodian and employer.

March 1986: Grand Ole Opry Debut and ACM Award

In March 1986, following the success of "1982", Randy Travis performed on the Grand Ole Opry for the first time and received an award for Top New Male Vocalist from the Academy of Country Music (ACM).

July 1986: 'On the Other Hand' Reaches Number One

In July 1986, "On the Other Hand" became Randy Travis's first number-one single on the Billboard country charts upon its re-release.

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November 15, 1986: "Randy Travis Day" declared in Charlotte, North Carolina

On November 15, 1986, Randy Travis performed a concert with George Jones and Patty Loveless in Charlotte, North Carolina. Charlotte's then-mayor Harvey Gantt declared November 15 to be "Randy Travis Day".

1987: First Grammy Award nomination for "Diggin' Up Bones"

In early 1987, "Diggin' Up Bones" accounted for Randy Travis's first Grammy Award nomination, in the category of Best Male Country Vocal Performance.

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1987: "Forever and Ever, Amen" released and ACM Award wins

In early 1987, Randy Travis released "Forever and Ever, Amen," which topped the Billboard country charts for three weeks. He also won Male Vocalist of the Year at the ACM awards, where Storms of Life won Album of the Year and "On the Other Hand" won both Song and Single of the Year.

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1987: "Forever and Ever, Amen" wins Song and Single of the Year at the ACM awards.

The ACM awards, honoring the year 1987, awarded Randy Travis's song "Forever and Ever, Amen" both Song and Single of the Year. Travis also won Top Male Vocalist.

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March 1988: Travis wins Grammy Award for Best Male Country Vocal Performance

In March 1988, Randy Travis won a Grammy Award for Best Male Country Vocal Performance for Always & Forever at the 30th Annual Grammy Awards.

1989: Success of singles from Old 8x10 and Entertainer of the Year nominations

In early 1989, the first three singles off of Old 8x10 all went to number one on the country charts. Randy Travis also received nominations for Entertainer of the Year from the Academy of Country Music in both 1988 and 1989.

1994: 'This Is Me' Album Certified Gold

In mid-1994, Randy Travis's album "This Is Me" was certified gold by the RIAA.

1995: Greatest hits albums certified platinum

In 1995, Randy Travis's greatest hits albums, Greatest Hits, Volume One and Greatest Hits, Volume Two, were certified platinum.

1995: Top-Ten Hits From 'This Is Me'

In 1995, Randy Travis's songs "The Box" and "This Is Me", both from the album 'This Is Me', became top-ten hits.

1996: Always & Forever received Travis's highest certification

In 1996, Always & Forever received Randy Travis's highest certification of quintuple platinum for sales of five million copies.

August 1997: Signing with DreamWorks Records

In August 1997, Randy Travis became the first artist signed to DreamWorks Records's Nashville division.

1997: Old 8x10 receives double-platinum certification

In 1997, Old 8x10 received its highest certification of double-platinum.

2001: Dove Awards for Inspirational Journey

In 2001, Randy Travis's album, Inspirational Journey, won two Dove Awards: Bluegrass Album of the Year and Country Recorded Song of the Year for "Baptism".

October 2003: 'Rise and Shine' Certified Gold

In October 2003, Randy Travis's album, Rise and Shine was certified gold.

2003: Release of 'Worship & Faith'

In 2003, Randy Travis released the gospel album 'Worship & Faith', featuring acoustic covers of praise songs and hymns, and it later achieved gold certification and won a Grammy Award.

2003: First Dove Award for Country Album of the Year

In 2003, Randy Travis won his first Dove Award for Country Album of the Year, marking the beginning of a streak of four consecutive wins in that category from 2003 to 2006.

September 2004: Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

In September 2004, Randy Travis received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

2004: Grammy and Dove Awards for 'Rise and Shine' and 'Pray for the Fish'

In 2004, Randy Travis's Rise and Shine won a Grammy Award for Best Southern, Country or Bluegrass Gospel Album. "Pray for the Fish" also won a Dove Award for Country Recorded Song of the Year.

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2010: Grammy Award for Best Country Collaboration

In 2010, Randy Travis and Carrie Underwood won the Grammy Award for Best Country Collaboration with Vocals for their duet version of "I Told You So".

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2016: Induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame

In 2016, Randy Travis was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame and sang "Amazing Grace" at the induction ceremony. He also appeared in the music video for "Forever Country" to honor the 50th anniversary of the Country Music Association.

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