Randy Travis is an American singer and songwriter who majorly made music in the genres of country music and gospel music. Read further to learn more about Randy Travis and his life.
Early Life
Randy Travis entered the world on May 4, 1959, in Marshville, North Carolina, United States. His mother was Bobbie Traywick, and his father was Harold Traywick. Randy’s real name is Randy Bruce Traywick. He is 2nd oldest of six siblings. His father, Harold, worked as a meat packer and constructed houses.
Randy gained musical passion from his father. Harold Traywick used to play country music all the time while he was at home. Harold sent Randy and his five brothers to a friend, Kate Magnum, to learn how to play guitar.
In 1968, Randy and his brother Ricky performed for the first time on stage in a singing competition in their elementary school. They didn’t win the show, however, they continued to perform in various competitions and shows.
Education
Randy only studied till ninth grade because he had to drop out for several criminal offenses, such as stealing, reckless driving, and public intoxication.
Career And Profession
In early 1985, Randy Travis signed a contract with Warner Nashville and recorded songs like Prairie Rose, Carrying Fire, Reasons I Cheat, and On the Other Hand. Later, Randy appeared in the show Nashville Now on May 17, 1985. He recorded his next song ‘On The Other Hand’, which topped the Hot Country Songs list at 67th place. In the following years, Travis gave hits like Honky Tonk Moon, Deeper Than the Holler, and Is It Still Over? The songs became popular among the public and Travis began to gain fame in the country music scene.
Net Worth
Randy Travis has a total net worth of $15 million. This includes his income sources, brand value, and land assets.
Notable Songs
- A Few Ole Country Boys from the album ‘Heroes and Friends’ in 1990
- Forever Together from the album High Lonesome in 1991
- I Won’t Need You Anymore from the album Always & Forever in 1987
- Honky Tonk Moon from the album Old 8×10 in 1988
- It’s Just a Matter of Time from the album No Holdin’ Back in 198
- If I Didn’t Have You and Look Heart No Hands in 1992
- Whisper My Name from the album This Is Me in 1994
Personal Life
On May 31, 1991, Randy Travis married his longtime girlfriend, Elizabeth Hatcher. However, due to incompatibility in their marriage, the couple divorced in 2010.
Later, Randy started to date Mary Davis before marrying her on March 21, 2015. Randy never gained kids of his own.
Social Media Presence
Randy has an account on the social media platform Instagram. He has over 258K followers with a big fanbase worldwide.
Fun Facts
- Randy became the Country Music Hall of Famer in 2016.
- He started to learn the guitar at the age of eight and mastered it by the age of ten.
- Randy Travis was managed by his first wife, Elizabeth Hatcher.
- Due to his secret marriage and low-profile life, fans theorized that he was gay. However, Randy cleared the rumors.
Conclusion
Randy Travis is an American Country musician and singer who achieved the Hall Of Fame in 2016. Randy led a successful career as a music artist from 1985 till present.