(ThyBlackMan.com) Ray Charles, affectionately known as Brother Ray, is one of the most influential musicians of all time. His ...

"Ray Charles is a beacon for me, a blueprint," Batiste said in a statement.

Jon Batiste will be honored with the inaugural Ray Charles “Architect of Sound” Award at the Grammy Hall of Fame Gala, the Grammy Museum announced on Thursday. The honor, which builds on the museum’s ...

Jon Batiste will be the inaugural reciptient for the Ray Charles Award at the Grammy Museum in Los Angles this May.