
4 May 1987 · 40 YEARS
Always & Forever
Randy Travis
Producer Kyle Lehning stripped away excess frills to ensure the listener focused on the vocal delivery. This approach turned songs such as Forever and Ever, Amen into staples of the genre for a new audience.
At a pivotal moment, the collection returned the Nashville sound to traditional styles while remaining fresh for radio. It succeeded in connecting with a large public base that had grown weary of eighties pop-country.