This year marks the 40th anniversary of Ray Charles’ induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The musical legend, who was ...

*Stevie Wonder and Clint Eastwood have both spoken about the transformative impact Ray Charles had on American music and culture, with each man describing an artist whose reach extended far beyond any ...

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 ...

Ray Charles sitting at a keyboard in a gold jacket and smiling - Rita Barros/Getty Images There isn't a city quite like New Orleans, especially if you are a musician. Known as the birthplace of jazz, ...

Building on its long-standing relationship with the Ray Charles Foundation, the GRAMMY Museum® announces the creation of the Ray Charles “Architect of Sound” Award, an annual honor presented at the ...

*My, how time flies. It seems like yesterday that the late great musical genius Ray Charles passed away 21 years ago in 2004. WCTV aired a segment of Greenville, Florida residents celebrating what ...

Ray Charles spent his entire career refusing to be limited to one genre. From his first “Roll With My Baby” single, out in 1952, until he passed away in 2004, Charles expertly proved that he was ...

Davis Avenue was once a world unto itself, where Jackie Robinson shook hands and spoke before crowds of onlookers, including ...

Originally released in 1985, The Spirit of Christmas is one of the great Christmas albums. It’s adult—a rarity—and musically sophisticated. Where many artists caricature themselves when they cut ...

TAMPA, Fla. — The city of Tampa unveiled a new historical marker that honors the music legends who made their mark on Central Avenue, including iconic artist Ray Charles. On Tuesday, the same day as ...

A classic song has the power to unite audiences in joy as they watch a sporting event on television. Just look at the NCAA Tournament and “One Shining Moment.” However, a cover version of a classic ...

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 ...