Whisper My Name

Randy Travis

About Whisper My Name

"Whisper My Name" is a song written by Trey Bruce, and recorded by American country music artist Randy Travis. It was released in June 1994 as the second single from his album This Is Me. It became a Number One country hit for him in both the United States and Canada.


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I heard a freight train out across the way
I heard a woman sing Amazing Grace
I heard a night bird call to its mate
When I heard you whisper my name
I heard freedom break its chain
I heard a heart beat where once on sound remained
I heard angels rise and praise
When I heard you whisper my name

I heard music bring a heart of stone to tears
I heard peace ring like an anthem through the years
And I heard hatred fall from grace
When I heard you whisper my name

Beating softly against the waves
Fell a sound of an early morning rain
And though the lighting and thunder came
I still heard you whisper my name

I heard music bring a heart of stone to tears
I heard peace ring like an anthem through the years
And I heard hatred fall from grace
When I heard you whisper my name

And I heard angels rise and praise
When I heard you whisper my name

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Randy Travis

Randy Travis (born May 4, 1959) is an American country music singer and actor. Since 1985, he has recorded 20 studio albums and charted more than 50 singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, and 16 of these were number one hits. Considered a pivotal figure in the history of country music, Travis broke through in the mid-1980s with the release of his album Storms of Life, which sold more than three million copies. The album established him as a major force in the Neotraditional country movement. Travis followed up his successful debut with a string of platinum and multi-platinum albums. more »

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Written by: TREY EDWIN BRUCE

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15 facts about this song

Song Background
"Whisper My Name" is a song written by Trey Bruce and recorded by American country music artist Randy Travis.
Release Date
The song was released in May 1994 as the second single from his sixth studio album, "This Is Me."
Chart Success
it became Randy Travis's sixteenth number 1 single on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in September of 1994.
Awards
"Whisper My Name" won the award for BMI Country Song of the Year in 1995.
Music Video
The music video was directed by Jeffrey C. Phillips and premiered in June 1994.
Named After
Interestingly, the title of the song is taken from the chorus which goes, "When you whisper my name, I feel your touch, it lights up the flame."
Song Duration
The original length of the song is 3 minutes and 7 seconds.
Genre
The song falls under the genre of Country music, a style familiar in Travis's work.
Critical Reception
The song received positive reviews from music critics, with many praising its catchy tune and heartfelt lyrics.
Songwriting
"Whisper My Name" was written by Trey Bruce, an established songwriter in the Country genre who has written numerous chart-topping hits.
Song Meaning
"Whisper My Name" is a love song in which Travis sings about the power of love and affection, and how just hearing a loved one's whisper can ignite feelings of passion.
Record Label
The song was released under Warner Bros. Records, a label Randy Travis was associated with for a good part of his music career.
Impact on Travis’s career
After a few years of lower-charting singles, "Whisper My Name" was a commercial success that helped to reignite Travis's career.
Live Performances
Over the years, "Whisper My Name" has often been included in Randy Travis's live performance setlists.
Album Success
The single’s success helped boost the sales of the "This is Me" album, which achieved gold certification by the RIAA.

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