A group of nine accomplished singers belt out a string of feelgood hits by one of America’s most influential black musicians, Ray Charles, fusing gospel with blues and country to create an enjoyable, ...

GREENVILLE, Fla. (WCTV) - In the heart of Madison County sits a small wooden home with a big history. It’s where Ray Charles — one of the most iconic voices of the 20th century — grew up long before ...

The genius of Ray Charles came across bright and clear Thursday night at Jazz Alley, when pianist Monty Alexander began a four-night stand paying tribute to the late musician. Combining country chord ...

This week, the great Ray Charles was voted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Of course, he's best known for recording hit soul and R&B songs. But growing up, he was a big fan of country music.

LOS ANGELES (Billboard) - "I just do what I do." That's what Ray Charles told Billboard in June 2002 when asked to assess his role in music history. Of course, Charles' self-effacing response belies a ...

Ray Charles, by this point, had left Atlantic for ABC-Paramount and was well on his way to becoming one of the 20th century's most important crossover artists—dabbling in everything from country to ...

American music legend Ray Charles died Thursday of complications from liver disease. He was 73. Blind since age 7, the man known as "The Genius" built a career that defied genre, lending his soulful, ...

’s album chart and cleaned up handily at the Grammy’s. Though not an artistic stretch, the album is an irresistibly classy showcase that offered ample evidence of Charles’ ability to emote via song ...

Was he only 73? Ray Charles, who died today after years of liver ailments, had a decent run by early rock n roll-star standards. He didnt kill himself with drugs or junk food or (of course) reckless ...