TRAVIS, RANDY
(*1959)
TRAVIS, RANDY (b. R. Bruce Traywick, Marshville, N.C., May 4, 1959) Randy Travis was among the most successful of the new country performers of the mid-80's–mid-90's because his music paid homage to the country past at the same time it often seemed to be gently poking fun at its conventions. Although he became a more conservative performer as his success deepened, Travis was still able to wring that authentic lonesome sound from his deep baritone vocals and well-chosen, well-crafted country…