Randy Travis releases 12 vault tracks recorded between 1986 and 2013
The 12-track album Same Old Way arrives November 13, marking the country star's first project of original material in nearly two decades.
By Rebecca Svoboda ·
Randy Travis has been a constant presence in American country music for decades, and his catalog now includes a new collection of unreleased work. On November 13, Warner Records Nashville will release Same Old Way, a 12-track album consisting entirely of previously unheard recordings.
The songs on the album were not created for this specific project. Travis recorded them during sessions for earlier projects between 1986 and 2013, but they remained in the vault until now. This release marks his first album of original material in more than 18 years.
Kyle Lehning, who has produced music for Travis for many years, discovered the recordings in the vault. He then assembled, remixed, and remastered the tracks with Travis' input. The couple has clarified that these specific songs were recorded while Travis was actively making music, distinguishing them from recent projects that utilized AI assistance after a 2013 stroke affected his speech.
The title track stands out as the only song on the album written jointly by Travis and Lehning. Travis expressed that it is a joy to bring this new music to his listeners and thanked fans for their continued support. The tracklist includes "I Know Where I’d Be Without You," "Fish On," and "Set the Blues Back," among others.
Three songs from the album, "Fish On," "Set the Blues Back," and "Mission of Love," have already been released as singles. The album lands 40 years after the release of Storms of Life, which was Travis' multi-platinum debut.
