Travis Tritt

About Travis Tritt More than thirty-five years after Travis Tritt launched his music career, the Southern rock-influenced artist continues to sell-out shows and stay true and relevant to country music fans across the globe. Continuously performing shows and withholding a heavy appearance schedule, Tritt is proving to be unstoppable. The highly abbreviated Tritt timeline started when the young Marietta, Georgia native incorporated his lifelong influences of Southern rock, blues and gospel into his country during a honky-tonk apprenticeship that led him to Warner Bros. in 1989. Over the course of a decade, Travis released seven studio albums and a greatest hits package for the label. His 1990 debut Country Club and its succession of hits put him in the vanguard of the genre's early '90s boom, dubbing him as one of “The Class of ‘89,” which included country music superstars Garth Brooks, Clint Black and Alan Jackson; all whom dominated the charts in the early ‘90s. “Country Club,” “Help Me Hold On,” “I’m Gonna Be Somebody,” and “Drift Off to Dream” peaked at numbers two and three on the Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts; all which led for Tritt to win Top New Male Artist award from Billboard and the CMA Horizon Award (now known as the Best New Artist Award). Additionally, in 1991, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) marked Tritt’s debut album Country Club as certified platinum, then in 1992, the world-famous Grand Ole Opry extended an invitation for Tritt to become a member. Two years after his debut, Travis’ sophomore album, It’s All About to Change, was released. Literally speaking, this album changed everything when the album shipped three million copies and all four of its singles reached the top five on the country music charts. Along with his first album, this release became triple-platinum certified by the RIAA. At the same time, his conspicuous lack of a cowboy hat and musical assertiveness set him apart. The next series of albums, seven of which are certified platinum or higher, scored him more hit singles and led him to amass more than 30 million in career album sales, two Grammys, three CMA Awards and a devoted fan base that has filled venues coast-to-coast. He's been a force in sports appearances, having performed at the 1996 Olympics, two Super Bowls, a World Series Game, the opening of the Georgia Dome, the final Braves game at Atlanta-Fulton Country Stadium and, in 2013, the NCAA men's basketball championship. In 2012, Tritt formed his own label, Post Oak Recordings and shortly after released his album, The Calm After... In 2016, Tritt released a new project, a special live 2-disc CD and DVD, titled A Man and His Guitar – Live From The Franklin Theatre. The release shot and recorded at the historic Franklin Theatre in Franklin, Tenn., spotlights Tritt’s distinctively soulful voice and his exceptional guitar prowess in an intimate theater setting. In late 2014 and throughout 2015, Tritt's compilation album, Very Best of Travis Tritt, that was originally released in 2007, saw a sales resurgence as it topped the SoundScan Top 200 Catalog Country Albums chart for over 60 consecutive weeks with 15 weeks spent at No. 1 and 35+ weeks notched in a Top 5 position, while earning RIAA certified gold status by selling over 500,000 copies. The 20-track album features some of Tritt’s biggest hits, including “It’s A Great Day To Be Alive,” “Here’s A Quarter,” and “Anymore.” Travis Tritt made a significant appearance in 2018 on the music series "Real Country," alongside the renowned Shania Twain and Jake Owen, illuminating the screens with their collective expertise as they handpicked emerging solo artists, duos, and groups, showcasing the diverse traditions and themes of country genres on the USA Network. Fast forward to 2022, Tritt unveiled Set In Stone, a much-anticipated, original full-length studio album. Released through Big Noise Music Group and produced by the distinguished Dave Cobb, this album is a canvas of Tritt’s musical essence, featuring 11 new tracks, eight of which he co-wrote, reinforcing his unwavering commitment to the genuine spirit of country music. In 2023, Tritt unveiled a project that was especially close to his heart, his long-awaited debut Gospel album, "Country Chapel." Produced by Dave Cobb at Georgia May Studio, this poignant album is a nostalgic voyage into the depths of his childhood roots, beckoning listeners to experience the warmth and raw emotion of Tritt’s formative years within the confines of the Country Chapel. "Country Chapel" pays homage to his Southern upbringing, blending traditional church harmonies with his signature, award-winning vocal style to deliver genuine renditions and powerful testimonies of redemption. Travis Tritt continues to build on a career defined by relentless touring and an unmistakable connection with his fans. His packed tour schedule consistently brings his music to sold-out crowds across the country, reinforcing his status as one of country music’s most enduring performers. Riding a sustained wave of momentum, Tritt remains deeply committed to delivering the authentic, Southern rock-infused country sound that has resonated across generations. With a storied legacy and a passion for the stage that shows no signs of fading, Travis Tritt continues to move forward… in full throttle. About Little Texas More than three decades after first hitting country radio, Little Texas remains one of the most recognizable and influential bands to emerge from the ’90s country movement. With timeless hits, unmistakable harmonies, and a reputation as one of the genre’s hardest-touring acts, the band continues to draw multi-generational audiences who know every word—whether they first heard the songs in the ’90s or discovered them years later. That lasting connection was underscored in 2024, when “God Blessed Texas” was named by Billboard as the No. 1 Best Country Song Featuring Texas in the Title, and Lainey Wilson opened the ACM Awards with a powerful rendition of the song. The same year, 23 Texas artists came together for the tribute album A Lone Star Salute to Little Texas, reimagining six of the band’s biggest hits. Contributors included Randy Rogers Band, Pat Green, Casey Donahew, Aaron Watson, Rodney Crowell, Josh Abbott Band, Kevin Fowler, Eli Young Band, George Birge, and more. As Randy Rogers told Billboard, “This song made me proud to be from Texas… this is a full-circle moment for me.” Mike Eli of Eli Young Band added in People, “Little Texas had a huge impact on the development of our band… their songs shaped our own sound.” The story began in the early ’90s, as a new brand of country music was taking over the airwaves. With their debut album First Time for Everything, Little Texas burst onto the scene with songs written, recorded, and performed exclusively by the band members themselves—quickly becoming one of the top vocal groups of the decade. At a time when many acts relied heavily on outside writers and studio players, Little Texas stood apart for their musicianship, songwriting, and authenticity. Their debut single, “Some Guys Have All the Love,” delivered a Top 10 breakthrough, followed by fan favorites like “You and Forever and Me.” Audiences were drawn to the band’s intricately stacked harmonies—often compared to the Eagles—and Porter Howell’s signature slide-guitar style, which helped define their sound. The band’s sophomore album, Big Time, proved to be a defining moment of the era, producing three consecutive No. 1 hits: “What Might Have Been,” “My Love,” and “God Blessed Texas.” The album went double-platinum, remains their best-selling release with more than three million copies sold, and earned Grammy, CMA, and ACM nominations, including the 1994 ACM Award for Top Vocal Group. With the platinum-selling Kick a Little and Top 5 hits “Kick a Little” and “Amy’s Back in Austin,” Little Texas became a full-fledged arena headliner by 1994. They often played more than 300 shows a year across the U.S. and Canada, earning the nickname “The Hardest Working Band in Country Music.” During their peak, the band charted 12 Top 20 singles, including seven Top 10s and three No. 1s in a single year. The industry recognized their impact with multiple Grammy nominations, ACM Vocal Group of the Year, and CMA Album of the Year honors for their role on Common Thread: The Songs of the Eagles. Their cover of “Peaceful Easy Feeling” charted without an official single release, leading to a feat unmatched in country music: in 1994, Little Texas had three different songs on three different charts with three different lead singers at the same time. After finishing 1995 as the fifth highest-grossing touring act of the year, the band released Little Texas – Greatest Hits, followed by Super Hits, Volume 3. They returned in 2007 with Missing Years and their first live album, The Very Best of Little Texas: Live & Loud, and later released the independent album Young for a Long Time in 2015. The band features original members Porter Howell (lead guitar, lead vocals), Dwayne O’Brien (rhythm guitar, vocals), Duane Propes (bass, vocals), and drummer Del Gray. More than 30 years after their breakthrough, they continue to tour nationally, bringing the songs that defined a generation—and inspired the next—to stages across the country. “It’s amazing that the run we had was 35 years ago, and here we are still out there touring and having a blast—if not the most fun we’ve ever had,” says Howell. “We’re grateful to still be playing these songs for fans and to see people who couldn’t possibly have been alive back then singing every word. ’90s country is still going strong, and we’re proud to have a place in it.” With over seven million albums sold, a catalog of enduring hits, and a legacy that continues to influence today’s artists, Little Texas proves that great songs—and great bands—don’t fade with time. They grow.