With a heavy heart, Ray Stevens’ team revealed extremely sad news on his behalf on his Facebook page on Wednesday (December 29). “It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we inform you Ray’s wife, Penny, has had a prolonged illness and has suddenly and rapidly progressed to the end-of-life stage, and Ray is […] More
It was a 70s country classic that moved listeners all across the country. Originally written and composed by Kris Kristofferson and later covered by Sammi Smith, the ballad has had tremendous success. Kristofferson admitted that his inspiration for this song came from singer Frank Sinatra. During an interview, Sinatra was asked “what do you believe […] More
In 1984, he became a country comedy act and began releasing novelty song albums. His well-known comedy songs are “We the People,” “The Mississippi Squirrel Revival,” and “Come To The U.S.A.”
Country music singer Ray Stevens revamped the timeless classic “Unchained Melody” in a way that pays homage to the roots of country music! Alongside his eclectic band filled with various instruments, the crooner sported a snazzy fedora and simple suit as he kicked off this impressive performance. “Oh, my love, my darling/ I’ve hungered for your touch/ A long, lonely […] More
Stevens released a single in September 2016 that will leave you feeling extra patriotic. Titled “Dear America,” the song…
The moment was one that many may not remember, but one we should never forget. A massive gathering of some of the most influential and legendary musicians across the country music industry filled the stage at Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. for a special celebration of America that will take your breath away. @annemurray1 here […] More
Country singer and comedian Ray Stevens strayed from his comical tendencies to produce a chilling video that packed an incredibly powerful “thank you” to our nation’s military on Memorial Day. Deriving from his 2010 album Thank You, the song of the same name packed a gratifying punch that not only thanked the military for their noble […] More
Most people know Ray Stevens as country music’s funnyman, releasing songs like “The Streak,” “The Mississippi Squirrel Revival,” and “Taylor Swift Is Stalking Me.” In between the parody songs and making people laugh, Stevens is a real talent behind the mic. He signed his first record deal at the age of 16 and his debut […] More
The 1976 Grammys got an incredibly special show when beloved singer/songwriter and comedian Ray Stevens took to the stage for an unforgettable live performance of his chart-topping rendition of “Misty”. Having been signed to a record label since he was just 16 years old, the fan-favorite musical mastermind had experienced all parts of making an […] More
He describes a few of their decorations, explaining how the family bull even got festive for the occasion…
