Seven-time GRAMMY winner Randy Travis and Warner Records Nashville are surprising fans this holiday season with the release of an unreleased Christmas recording, “Where My Heart Is.” The newly uncovered track, recorded before Travis’ 2013 stroke, is now available for listeners to enjoy.
“Where My Heart Is” showcases the warmth and timeless quality of Travis’ voice, offering a heartfelt glimpse into his connection to the Christmas season. The lyrics reflect his appreciation for simple, meaningful traditions like decorating the tree, spending time with loved ones, listening to carolers, and holding onto the moments that make the holidays feel magical.
“‘Where My Heart Is’ is special because it takes me home, and it’s from the vault. I recorded it before my stroke, so it’s a reminder of the blessings of yesteryear and the hope of tomorrow. Christmas time is a special time spent with family and friends, as we celebrate the reason for the season… hold those moments in your heart always. We hope you, and yours, enjoy my long-awaited release in the warmth of the Holidays with those you hold dear,” said Randy with the help of his wife Mary.
A New Addition to Travis’ Holiday Legacy
The release of “Where My Heart Is” adds to Travis’ long history of cherished Christmas music. His holiday catalog includes two fan-favorite albums: An Old Time Christmas from 1989, which earned RIAA Gold certification, and 2007’s Songs of the Season. Both projects have remained staples for country fans each holiday season.
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Randy Travis Foundation Spreads Holiday Cheer
Alongside the single, the Randy Travis Foundation has joined forces with Nashville-based sporting gear company Absolutely Ridiculous to provide new baseball equipment to more than 100,000 kids in need. Supporters can contribute to the effort by donating through the foundation’s official website.
About Randy Travis
Randy Travis stands as one of the most successful and influential artists across genres, with more than 25 million albums sold and a career filled with celebrated accolades. A Grand Ole Opry member since 1986 and a 2016 inductee into the Country Music Hall of Fame, Travis has earned numerous distinctions throughout his career, including seven GRAMMY Awards, 11 Academy of Country Music Awards, 10 American Music Awards, two People’s Choice Awards, seven Music City News Awards, eight Gospel Music Association Dove Awards, and five Country Music Association Awards.
Three of his songs have won CMA Song of the Year: “On the Other Hand” (1986), “Forever and Ever, Amen” (1987), and “Three Wooden Crosses” (2002). His achievements also include 23 chart-topping singles, 31 Top 10 hits, and more than 40 roles in film and television. His extensive discography features multiple Gold, Platinum, Double Platinum, Triple Platinum, and Quintuple Platinum albums.
Travis’ dedication to U.S. troops was recognized in 1992 when the USO honored him with the Bob Hope Entertainment Award after five USO tours. His career is further commemorated with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and a place on Nashville’s Music City Walk of Fame.
Following his near-fatal stroke in 2013, Travis has made remarkable progress with the support of his wife Mary and ongoing therapy. His memoir Forever and Ever, Amen, released in 2019, received critical acclaim, and his 2022 documentary More Life earned six Telly Awards. In 2021, CMT named him Artist of a Lifetime.
In May 2024, Travis and Warner Music Nashville released “Where That Came From,” his first new recording in more than ten years, made possible through AI assistance. The single introduced fans to his signature vocals once again, debuting at No. 45 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart and receiving enthusiastic support from listeners and radio alike.
