Ray Charles
Ray Charles’s recordings are major landmarks in American culture. By combining Gospel with R&B, he pioneered soul music, and his groundbreaking move into Country music during the heart of the Civil Rights Movement broke racial barriers, while elevating Country music to world-wide popularity for the very first time. Ray Charles uniquely succeeded in recording and blending virtually every genre of music including soul, R&B, jazz, blue country, rock and pop in unique and unprecedented ways. This visionary singer, songwriter, pianist and composer brought his expansive musical vision to a worldwide audience and forever changed the face of American Music.
Charles’ staggering achievements include 17 GRAMMY Awards, induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, a Lifetime Achievement and the President’s Merit Award, the Presidential Medal for the Arts, France’s Legion of Honor, the Kennedy Center Honors, the NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame Award, and numerous other music Halls of Fame.
Ray Charles
Join us in honoring the life and legacy of Ray Charles on his 94th birthday, as we celebrate the indelible mark he made on country music.
Ray Charles changed the way the world perceived country music. His integration of soul and country music challenged racial barriers at the height of the Civil Rights movement and changed popular music forever.
Rediscover Ray Charles with his groundbreaking country music recordings - the original albums, remastered and restored to their original form for the first time in 50 years - plus an all-new collection, featuring iconic country songs from across his storied career. Modern Country Starts HERE!
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Celebrating Black Music Month! Enter for a chance to win a Ray Charles vinyl package including 'True Genius' (vinyl), the 'True Genius' CD Box Set, 'Live in Stockholm 1972, 'A Message From the People', and an Audio Technica turntable. Enter here: raycharles.lnk.to/vinylgiveawayYO
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Tis the season for the Griswolds and this Ray classic. More places to stream here: raycharles.lnk.to/xmasYO
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If you're not feelin' the love today, Ray's here for you...
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Join the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and special guests in celebration of 1986 Inductee Ray Charles' birthday! Today 4p PT/7p ET
Panelists include:
- John Burk: Producer on Charles' seminal duets album Genius Loves Company and current head of Exceleration Records
- David Ritz: Music historian & author of Charles' biography Brother Ray
Moderated by:
- Jason Hanley: Rock Hall's Vice President of Education and Visitor Engagement
- Andy Leach: Rock Hall's Senior Director of Museum & Archival Collections
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“...join Ray on his journey through the most expansive and creative period of his legendary career” - Valerie Ervin
We’re so honored to share ‘True Genius’ with you! Celebrate Ray for generations to come: lnk.to/RCtgYO
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Experience the many musical sides of #RayCharles with “True Genius: Sides of Ray” - a double disc vinyl collection. Each order includes a free limited edition rare collectible lithograph! Pre-order now: raycharlesstore.com
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In celebration of what would have been Ray Charles’ 90th birthday, Tangerine Records is proud to announce the release of “True Genius,” the ultimate Ray Charles collection. Pre-order now: raycharlesstore.com
Available September 10, 2021, this 6 disc box set features 90 of Ray Charles greatest songs and most important recordings of his legendary career, including a never before released 1972 live concert in Stockholm!
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