Michael Ray‘s latest single, “Holy Water,” might have never happened if not for his family’s rich musical heritage. The Florida native recently appeared on The Kelly Clarkson Show, where he shared how his music was inspired largely by his lineage, and those who, perhaps unintentionally, helped pave the way for his own successful career. “My grandfather got out…
Michael Ray has a new version of his Top 40 hit, “Holy Water..” The song is on his new The Bootlegger Sessions EP, which is out now. “The Bootlegger Sessions were born out of my love and passion for traditional country music… and the stories that only this genre tells,” Ray explains on social media. “Y’all know it’s the…
If Michael Ray has a North Star in country music, it might be Tim McGraw. The Florida native says he has looked up to McGraw, and how he makes music — a career he hopes to emulate as his own career continues to grow. “I try to make records like McGraw does,” Ray tells People. “I mean you can…
Michael Ray is continuing his tribute to some of his favorite country hits, as part of his The Bootlegger Sessions, this time with a cover of one of Trisha Yearwood‘s early hits. Ray put his own spin on Yearwood’s “Walkaway Joe” single, from Yearwood’s sophomore Hearts in Armor album. The song was first released in 1992, and featured Don…
Tracy Lawrence has a new role behind the microphone. The singer-songwriter announces the launch of his TL’s Road House podcast, with Jelly Roll as his first guest. Other artists appearing on upcoming episodes of the podcast include Jason Aldean, Michael Ray, Alexandra Kay, Lainey Wilson, Tracy Byrd, Dustin Lynch and Dee Jay Silver. “I’m really excited to launch TL’s…
Michael Ray is back with another country classic, as part of his Bootlegger Sessions. The singer, who kicked off the series with a cover of Tracy Lawrence‘s “Time Marches On,” returns with another country hit, this one Randy Travis‘ “Three Wooden Crosses.” “When we had the idea to create the , I could have never dreamed how much…
The 2022 CMA Awards nominees are out! Lainey Wilson leads the list of nominees with six nods, followed by Ashley McBryde, Carly Pearce and Chris Stapleton, who each have five nods. While there are many, many worthy nominees this year, there are a few surprising omissions, not just this year, but any year. We take a look at nine country artists, who have yet,…
The 2022 CMA Awards nominations are out, with Lainey Wilson leading the list of nominees with six nods, followed by Ashley McBryde, Carly Pearce and Chris Stapleton, who each have five nods. As usual, we (rightfully) saw a few familiar names, along with a few surprise additions, and also were disappointed to find some glaring omissions. Keep reading to see the biggest snubs…
The official video for Michael Ray‘s cover of Tracy Lawrence‘’s “Time Marches On” video is out! The song is the inaugural release from Ray’s The Bootlegger Sessions, sharing his love of ’90s country music. “As long as I’m blessed enough to do what I love and write and sing my music, I will honor this genre and all the…
Michael Ray is a big, big fan of ’90s country. It’s an era he has embraced in his own music, including in his recent multi-week, No. 1 hit, “Whiskey and Rain,” and will embrace even more with his new The Bootlegger Sessions. The Florida native announces he will share some of his own favorite country music classics in…
