Ray Charles was a genius; we all knew that. But so much so that he could write a monster hit off the cuff, in front of a ...

Ray Charles’ music transcends time and genre, with songs that continue to captivate audiences across generations. Whether it’s the soulful yearning of "Georgia On My Mind," the electrifying ...

Ray Charles Robinson was born Sept. 23, 1930, in Albany, Ga. His father, Bailey Robinson, was a mechanic and a handyman, and his mother, Aretha, stacked boards in a sawmill.

The music world lost an icon when Ray Charles passed away on June 10, 2004, at the age of 73. At the time, Charles had established himself as a legend with hits like “Hit the Road Jack ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Ray Charles and The Judds joined the Country Music Hall of Fame on Sunday in a ceremony filled with tears, music and laughter, just a day after Naomi Judd died unexpectedly.

“My prayer has always been that I represent Ray Charles the best way I can,” Warren has said. The Dew Drop doors will open at 5:30 p.m., with music from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Admission is $10 at ...

Charles is a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, a Country Music Hall of Famer, a Rhythm & Blues Music Hall of Famer and had his picture on a U.S. postage stamp.

Country music's strong roots in religion, family, and celebration were tested Sunday, and proved resilient during the 2022 edition of the Country Music Hall of Fame's Medallion Ceremony.