Travis co-wrote six of the 13 songs, including tear-jerkers, humor-laced toe-tappers and at least one gospel fishing song. The end result is an album that sounds a lot like mainstream country music.

Here’s a playlist of five of Travis’ most inspirational and heartbreaking songs. — “Three Wooden Crosses” — Released in 2002 during his gospel period, this song returned Travis […] ...

Randy Travis 20 photos - "Three Wooden Crosses": Released in 2002 during his gospel period, this song returned Travis to the top of the charts after a nine-year absence.

— “Three Wooden Crosses” — Released in 2002 during his gospel period, this song returned Travis to the top of the charts after a nine-year absence.

Randy Travis liked this song so much, he released it twice. The first time around, way back in 1985, "On the Other Hand" didn't even see the Top 50 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles chart.

– “Three Wooden Crosses” – Released in 2002 during his gospel period, this song returned Travis to the top of the charts after a nine-year absence.

Travis recalled performing at the church for more than 4,000 members months before "Crosses" would win CMA Song of the Year. The track gifted Travis his first No. 1 in nearly a decade.

FILE – In this June 7, 2013 file photo, Randy Travis performs on day 2 of the 2013 CMA Music festival at the LP Field in Nashville, Tenn. Publicist Kirt Webster on Wednesday night, July 10, 2013 ...

Randy Travis performs on day 2 of the 2013 CMA Music festival at the LP Field in Nashville, Tenn., on June 7. The 54-year-old Travis is recovering after suffering a stroke while he was being ...