Reinvigorating the classic country sound at a time in which many were questioning its survival, Randy Travis became one of the genre's pivotal figures in the mid-'80s. With his rich, luxurious voice, heartfelt lyrical themes, and back to basics style, he was instantly adored by the masses, drawing comparisons with greats such as Merle Haggard and George Jones. Needless to say, the new traditionalist is seen as one of the most important male country artists of all time, with countless number one singles and best-selling albums to his name.