Ray Charles was one of those rare musicians whose musical style blended many genres, drawing on jazz, rhythm and blues, gospel, country, and rock 'n' roll, to create a unique and soulful sound ...

Charles was nicknamed "The Genius," not just for his great singing and piano playing, but also for his producing, arranging and choice of songs. Originally broadcast in 1998.

A blues-infused classic, this 1961 Grammy-winning track is built around an infectious piano riff and an unforgettable back-and-forth between Ray Charles and The Raelettes.

Ray Charles just can't stop. At 72, he's still making music that grabs the soul. Recently, he had West Wing-tips tapping at the White House Radio & Television Correspondents dinner. "When I come ...

Georgia On My Mind, associated with Ray Charles, became Georgia’s official state song on April 24, 1979 when Gov. George Busbee signed it into law.

Friends of Ray Charles sent the late singer off on a high note Friday.B.B. King, Glen Campbell, Stevie Wonder and Wynton Marsalis performed musical tributes to Charles, who died last week at 73 ...

Ray Charles, the musical innovator whose bold, effortless fusions left an indelible mark on the rock, soul and country music of the past half-century, died Thursday at his Beverly Hills home.

Ray Charles on Piano Jazz Source: All About Jazz July 12, 2008 View read count Ray Charles Molding His Sound, Finding His Ear Singer, pianist and composer Ray Charles is one of the most legendary ...