"Whisper My Name" is a song written by

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, and recorded by American

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artist

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. It was released in June 1994 as the second single from his album ''

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''. It became a Number One country hit for him in both the United States and Canada.

Critical reception

Thom Jurek of

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cited the song as a standout track in his review of the album, saying it was "among the greatest songs Travis has ever recorded. The backing vocals by Suzy Ragsdale,

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, and

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set the tune apart and accent what a grateful love song this is."

Chart performance

"Whisper My Name" debuted at number 67 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of June 11, 1994.

Year-end charts

References

1994 singles Randy Travis songs Songs written by Trey Bruce Song recordings produced by Kyle Lehning Warner Records Nashville singles 1994 songs {{1994-country-song-stub