American Songwriter

On This Day in 1986, Randy Travis Released His Second Paul Overstreet-Penned No. 1 Single

Technically, “Diggin’ Up Bones” was the third single from Travis’ debut album. However, it was only the second song from the album to hit the airwaves. He released “On the Other Hand” as the album’s ...
American Songwriter

On This Day in 1988, Randy Travis Notched His Second No. 1 Album, Featuring a Heartbreak Anthem Carrie Underwood Turned Into a Platinum Single Decades Later

Randy Travis roared onto the country music scene with his 1986 debut, Storms of Life. Certified platinum three times over, the record yielded the No. 1 single “On the Other Hand” and “Diggin’ Up Bones ...