Ray Charles

Kane Brown said he was "nervous" following the performance.

Brooks chose a 1984 hit from Charles for his tribute performance.

Ray Charles was a true country music pioneer.

Ray Charles will join the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2021.

Not every artist finds country success when coming in from a different genre ... but these men and women did!

The number of Black artists currently surging into country music’s mainstream is unquestionably unprecedented; however, Black artists’ current success in country music is not.

'An Opry Salute to Ray Charles' was all about bridging gaps between different kinds of performers, and different kinds of music.

CMA Fest plans to tighten security precautions following last year's mass shooting at the Route 91 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas.

A photo gallery of artists who have unexpectedly released country albums.

Phil Vassar has always looked up to the artists who inspired and influenced him throughout his career, such as Ray Charles, Billy Joel and Bruce Springsteen. Now he can look directly at the musical giants during his shows, since their faces are painted all over his pianos...