Country Music's Travis is a term that refers to two of the most influential and successful country music artists of all time: Merle Haggard and RANDY Travis. Merle Haggard was an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, fiddler, and instrumentalist who rose to fame in the 1960s with his songs about the working class. He had 38 number one hits on the Billboard country music charts and was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1994. RANDY Travis is an American singer, songwriter, and actor who has sold over 25 million records worldwide. He is known for his traditional country sound and has won seven Grammy Awards, 10 Academy of Country Music Awards, and seven American Music Awards.