When Randy Travis stepped onto that MDA Telethon stage back in 1988, no one could have known just how much his song “Deeper Than The Holler” would pull at the nation’s heartstrings. With just his guitar, that deep, velvet voice, and a song about love as endless as the hills, he turned a simple charity performance into a timeless memory.
“Deeper Than The Holler” is a love song for the ages. In this heartfelt performance, Randy sings about a love bigger than the mountains, deeper than the holler and higher than the pine trees. It’s not flashy, it’s pure country, accurate and straightforward. Watching him stand there, so genuine and calm, makes you feel like you’re right there on the porch, under the stars, hearing a love story made into a song.
Randy Travis – “Deeper Than The Holler” (1988) – MDA Telethon
Audience were absolutely captivated. Folks at home tuned in to the telethon for charity, but they stayed glued to their screens because Randy made them believe in true love again. Fans still say his voice that night was so smooth that it wrapped around you like a warm blanket on a cold night.
If “Deeper Than The Holler” made you feel warm inside, you’ll love Randy Travis’s “Forever and Ever, Amen.” This song keeps that old-school country charm alive and reminds everyone why Randy became one of country music’s biggest sweethearts.
Randy Travis – Forever and Ever, Amen (Official Audio)
People adore “Forever and Ever, Amen” because it’s so easy to sing along to. It’s the song you put on when you want to tell someone you’ll love them no matter what. Fans say it’s the reason they fell in love with country music in the first place: simple words, honest feelings, and a melody that sticks in your head for days.
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