Randy Travis – On the Other Hand
A quiet confession that changed the course of country music When Randy Travis first released “On the Other Hand” in 1985 as part of the album Storms of Life, the…
A quiet confession that changed the course of country music When Randy Travis first released “On the Other Hand” in 1985 as part of the album Storms of Life, the…
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A quiet vow of strength rising from the ashes of heartbreak When Ricky Van Shelton released “I’ve Cried My Last Tear for You” in 1990 as part of his album…