Singer, pianist and composer Ray Charles is one of the most legendary musicians of the 20th century. His unique style drew on a wide variety of influences that can be traced back to the music he heard ...

In 1985, Nelson teamed with Charles during a Nashville Network concert simply titled The Willie Nelson Special. The pair’s performance of “Georgia on My Mind” was a highlight of the program, as the ...

It had the ageless voice of a native son, a haunting melody, and lyrics that some feel perfectly describe the sentiment of those born here. “Georgia On My Mind” became Georgia’s official state song on ...