Storms of Life is the debut studio album by American country music artist Randy Travis. It was released on June 2, 1986, by Warner Records. Certified 3× Multi-Platinum by the RIAA for American shipments of three million copies. it features the singles "On the Other Hand" (previously recorded by Keith Whitley on his 1985 album L.A. to Miami), "1982", "Diggin' up Bones" and "No Place Like Home". Although "On the Other Hand" charted at number 67 on the Hot Country Songs chart upon its initial release, the song reached number one on the same chart once it was re-released, following "1982," which peaked at number six.
"Storms of Life" debut album by Randy Travis is released (Billboard Album of the Year, 1987)
Storms of Life is the debut studio album by American country music artist Randy Travis. It was released on June 2, 1986, by Warner Records.
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Storms of Life is the debut studio album by American country music artist Randy Travis.
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