Inspirational Journey
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Inspirational Journey is the twelfth studio album from American country music
artist Randy Travis
. His first album of gospel music, it also marked his return to Warner Bros. Records
(by way of Word Records
). The album was originally cut during Travis's tenure on Warner Bros. in the late 1990s but was not released until 2000.
"Baptism" as duet with Kenny Chesney
, was included on Chesney's 1999 album Everywhere We Go
, but is featured on Inspirational Journey as a solo by Travis. The song charted at #75 on the Billboard
country charts although Chesney was not credited. "Doctor Jesus" was originally recorded by Ken Mellons
on his 1995 album Where Forever Begins
. Waylon Jennings
and his wife Jessi Colter
are featured on "The Carpenter."
Country music
Country music is a popular American musical style that began in the rural Southern United States in the 1920s. It takes its roots from Western cowboy and folk music...
artist Randy Travis
Randy Travis
Randy Travis is an American country music singer and actor. Since 1985, he has recorded 20 studio albums and charted more than 30 singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, 22 of which were number one hits...
. His first album of gospel music, it also marked his return to Warner Bros. Records
Warner Bros. Records
Warner Bros. Records Inc. is an American record label. It was the foundation label of the present-day Warner Music Group, and now operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of that corporation. It maintains a close relationship with its former parent, Warner Bros. Pictures, although the two companies...
(by way of Word Records
Word Records
Word Records is a Christian record label based in Nashville, Tennessee. It is a division of Word Entertainment , which, itself is co-owned by Warner Music Group and Curb Records...
). The album was originally cut during Travis's tenure on Warner Bros. in the late 1990s but was not released until 2000.
"Baptism" as duet with Kenny Chesney
Kenny Chesney
Kenneth "Kenny" Arnold Chesney is an American country music singer and songwriter. Chesney has recorded 15 albums, 14 of which have been certified gold or higher by the RIAA. He has also produced more than 30 Top Ten singles on the U.S...
, was included on Chesney's 1999 album Everywhere We Go
Everywhere We Go
Everywhere We Go is the fifth album of country music singer Kenny Chesney. It was released on March 2, 1999 on BNA Records. The first in his career to receive 2× Platinum certification for sales of two million copies, it produced four singles: "How Forever Feels", "You Had Me from Hello", "She...
, but is featured on Inspirational Journey as a solo by Travis. The song charted at #75 on the Billboard
Billboard (magazine)
Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis...
country charts although Chesney was not credited. "Doctor Jesus" was originally recorded by Ken Mellons
Ken Mellons
Kenneth Edward "Ken" Mellons is an American country music artist who released his self-titled debut album in 1994. This album produced the single "Jukebox Junkie", a Top Ten hit on the Hot Country Songs charts...
on his 1995 album Where Forever Begins
Where Forever Begins (Ken Mellons album)
Where Forever Begins is the second studio album by American country music artist Ken Mellons. Released in 1995 on Epic Records, it contains the singles "Workin' for the Weekend", "Rub-a-Dubbin'", and "Stranger in Your Eyes". The first two singles were both #39 hits on the Billboard country charts...
. Waylon Jennings
Waylon Jennings
Waylon Arnold Jennings was an American country music singer, songwriter, and musician. Jennings began playing at eight. He began performing at twelve, on KVOW radio. Jennings formed a band The Texas Longhorns. Jennings worked as a D.J on KVOW, KDAV and KLLL...
and his wife Jessi Colter
Jessi Colter
Jessi Colter is an American country music artist who is best known for her collaboration with her husband, country singer and songwriter Waylon Jennings and for her 1975 country-pop crossover hit "I'm Not Lisa"....
are featured on "The Carpenter."
Track listing
- "Shallow Water" (Tom Kimmel) – 3:43
- "Baptism" (Mickey Cates) – 4:11
- "Which Way Will You Choose?" (Ron BlockRon BlockRonald Frankin "Ron" Block is an American bluegrass and alternative country musician, mainly playing the banjo and the guitar, singing, and writing gospel music.-Biography:...
) – 2:41 - "Doctor Jesus" (Tony Stampley, Justin Bolen) – 3:02
- "Drive Another Nail" (Marty RaybonMarty RaybonMarty Raybon Marty Raybon Marty Raybon (born December 8, 1959 is an Award Winning American country music artist. He is known primarily for his role as the lead singer of the band Shenandoah, a role which he held from 1985 to 1996. He recorded his first solo album, Marty Raybon, in 1995 on Sparrow...
, Michael A. Curtis) – 3:29 - "See Myself in You" (Tom Kimmel, Tom Prasada-Rao) – 3:54
- "Feet on the Rock" (Troy SealsTroy SealsTroy Seals is an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist.He is a member of the prominent Seals family of musicians that includes, Jim Seals and Dan Seals and Brady Seals...
, Buck Moore) – 3:10 - "Don't Ever Sell Your Saddle" (Kim Tribble, Bobby Whiteside) – 3:40
- "The Carpenter" (Randy Travis, Ron Avis, Chip Taylor) – 3:17
- featuring Waylon JenningsWaylon JenningsWaylon Arnold Jennings was an American country music singer, songwriter, and musician. Jennings began playing at eight. He began performing at twelve, on KVOW radio. Jennings formed a band The Texas Longhorns. Jennings worked as a D.J on KVOW, KDAV and KLLL...
and Jessi ColterJessi ColterJessi Colter is an American country music artist who is best known for her collaboration with her husband, country singer and songwriter Waylon Jennings and for her 1975 country-pop crossover hit "I'm Not Lisa"....
- featuring Waylon Jennings
- "Walk with Me" (Travis, Les Bohan) – 2:58
- "I Am Going" (Travis, Buck Moore) – 3:48
- "Amazing GraceAmazing Grace"Amazing Grace" is a Christian hymn with words written by the English poet and clergyman John Newton , published in 1779. With a message that forgiveness and redemption are possible regardless of the sins people commit and that the soul can be delivered from despair through the mercy of God,...
" (John NewtonJohn NewtonJohn Henry Newton was a British sailor and Anglican clergyman. Starting his career on the sea at a young age, he became involved with the slave trade for a few years. After experiencing a religious conversion, he became a minister, hymn-writer, and later a prominent supporter of the abolition of...
) – 3:25
Chart performance
| Chart (2000) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Top Country Albums | 34 |