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Randy Travis: Biography

Randy Travis

Birth Name: Randy Bruce Traywick
Birth Place: Marshville, NC
Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 05/04/1959, Taurus
Profession: Singer; actor

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Randy Travis Fast Facts:

Performed with his older brother Ricky when they were both younger.
Worked as a cook and dishwasher (when he wasn't singing on stage) at the Nashville Palace in the early 1980s.
Storms of Life, his 1986 debut album, sold more than 4 million copies.
Inducted into the Grand Ole Opry in 1986.
Has an uncredited cameo in Young Guns (1988).
Appeared in seven episodes of Touched By An Angel and also lent the song "When Mama Prayed" to the series finale.
Released Anniversary Celebration in 2011, a collection of duets and collaborations in honor of the 25 years since the release of his debut album.

Randy Travis Relationships:
Bobbie Traywick - Mother
David Traywick - Brother
Dennis Traywick - Brother
Elizabeth Hatcher - Ex-wife
Harold Traywick - Father
Ricky Traywick - Brother
Rose Arrowood - Sister
Sue Traywick - Sister
Randy Travis Awards:
1998 Grammy: Best Country Collaboration With Vocals - Winner
1987 Grammy: Best Male Country Vocal Performance - Winner
1988 Grammy: Best Male Country Vocal Performance - Winner
2003 Grammy: Best Southern, Country, or Bluegrass Gospel Album - Winner
2004 Grammy: Best Southern, Country, or Bluegrass Gospel Album - Winner
2006 Grammy: Best Southern, Country, or Bluegrass Gospel Album - Winner
1990 People's Choice Awards: Favorite Country Music Performer - Winner
1989 People's Choice Awards: Favorite Male Musical Performer - Winner
2009 Grammy: Best Country Collaboration With Vocals - Winner

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