Let’s be honest: nothing makes the internet cry faster than a sad dog story. You could show people the collapse of civilization, and they’d scroll past it with one thumb and half a conscience — but ...

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 ...

File your 1040 to tunes by Destiny’s Child, Dr. John, Big Tymers and more. By Elena Bergeron From the Pointer Sisters to Darius Rucker, a brief history of those who paved the way for this moment. By ...

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Once again, New Orleans area native Jon Batiste has a special ace up his sleeve. On Thursday (July 31), the recording artist teased an upcoming collaboration with songwriter Randy ...

<p>Ray Charles, the blind singer and piano player who erased musical boundaries with classic hits such as "What'd I Say," "Hit the Road Jack" and the melancholy ballad "Georgia on My Mind," died ...

Free Expression: A Minnesota assassination gives rise to the usual wave of opportunism from both sides of the spectrum. As is common in U.S. parishes, my church closed out Sunday Mass this pre-July 4 ...

Want to spice up your gospel piano playing with minimal effort? This video teaches you one of the easiest and tastiest fills you can add to your vocabulary. Using simple triads, this gospel piano lick ...

*A video featuring a young girl performing the Ray Charles classic “The Night Time Is the Right Time” is taking over the internet. Shared on X by @HaveTheRange on May 29, 2025, the clip has drawn ...

The High Priest of Soul was a nickname that Ray Charles deserved and earned. Against all odds, the blind singer/songwriter and pianist achieved phenomenal success in an impressive array of musical ...

Each week in The Vinyl Vault, Ozarks First’s Parker Padgett and Tony Nguyen dive into a featured album, highlight standout tracks, and explore what makes it truly unique. The vinyl of the week this ...

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 has been selected as the recipient of the inaugural Ray Charles “Architect of Sound” Award. This distinguished honor broadens the enduring relationship between the Ray Charles Foundation ...