Travis Tritt, Merle Haggard, and RANDY Travis are all country singers from the state of Texas. Tritt is known for his 1990 debut album Country Club, which produced several hit singles. Merle Haggard is a legendary singer-songwriter who has been active since the 1960s and is considered one of the most influential figures in country music. RANDY Travis is a Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter who has released over 20 studio albums since 1985. All three of these artists have had a major impact on the country music scene in Travis Country, Texas.