Randy Travis – Deeper Than the Holler

Deeper Than the Holler

Written by Curly Putman and Keith Stegall and recorded by country music legend Randy Travis, “Deeper Than the Holler” is a powerful ballad that celebrates the strength and resilience of the human spirit. Released in 1989 as the second single from his album “Old 8×10,” the song quickly became a massive hit, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart and crossing over to the pop charts, where it peaked at number 21. “Deeper Than the Holler” has since become one of Travis’s signature songs and has been covered by countless artists, including Brad Paisley, Alan Jackson, and Reba McEntire.

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Here are some additional details about the song:

• • The song was originally written as a poem by Curly Putman.
  • The song’s title was inspired by the feeling of being connected to something larger than oneself.
  • The song’s recording sessions were famously difficult, with Travis and producer Kyle Lehning often clashing over the song’s direction.
  • The song was eventually released in a shorter, edited version that was more palatable to radio stations.
  • Despite the challenges surrounding its release, “Deeper Than the Holler” has become one of the most iconic and influential songs of all time.