"Forever and Ever, Amen" was heavily lauded in the country community, as well as on a mainstream level. It won a Grammy for Best Country &amp; Western Song at the 30th Annual Grammy Awards in 1988. It also claimed Song of the Year honors from the Academy of Country Music and the Country Music Association. Nearly three decades past its release, it was certified Gold by the RIAA, making it Travis' first solo single to earn an RIAA certification. Its digital sales were last estimated at over 966,000 downloads in 2016.