Michael Ray has been influenced by numerous artists over the years, but perhaps none as much as Gary Allan. It is Allan whose music resonated with Ray the first time he heard it, and who still serves as a guiding light in his own promising career today. “Gary Allan was a big influence to me once I started…
The 2022 ACM Awards nominees are out, and while there were plenty of happy surprises, like Chris Young receiving seven nominations, or Walker Hayes receiving five, there were also a few artists that were inexplicably left off this year’s list. Keep reading to find out who should have been nominated, and why. 1. Dustin Lynch Not only was…
Michael Ray‘s fans are of all ages, including young ones! The Florida native just performed his No. 1 hit, “Whiskey and Rain,” at the Grand Ole Opry, where he was joined by a young fan named Jillian. Ray shared a portion of their performance on social media. “I’ve had so many incredible moments on the , but this…
Cheers to Michael Ray, who is celebrating his second week at the top of the charts with his latest single, “Whiskey and Rain.” The song, written by Josh Thompson and Jesse Frasure, is from his latest Higher Education EP. Not only is the hit single enjoying its second week at the top of the Country Aircheck chart, but…
Michael Ray has the No. 1 country song at radio right now. The Florida native just landed at the top of the charts with his hit, “Whiskey and Rain,” an accomplishment that he admits made him a bit emotional when he heard the news. “WHISKEY AND RAIN IS THE NUMBER ONE SONG IN COUNTRY MUSIC!!!!” Ray shared on…
Michael Ray has a new, acoustic version of his hit single, “Whiskey and Rain,” taking the song to a new level. The intimate performance highlights why the song seems poised to become Ray’s next No. 1 hit. “Whiskey and Rain,” written by Jesse Frasure and Josh Thompson, became the impetus for his latest Higher Education EP, a seven-track…
Lee Greenwood and Paula Deen are joining their talents for a worthwhile cause. The singer and celebrity chef will co-host the upcoming Helping a Hero telethon on December 27. Proceeds from the telethon will go to helping build homes for wounded veterans. Greenwood will also perform for the event, along with numerous other artists, including the Oak Ridge…
Michael Ray and Craig Morgan are lending their talents to an upcoming TV special, honoring the 82nd Airborne Division paratroopers, veterans, and their families. The event, hosted by Runaway June‘s Natalie Stovall, also includes Abby Anderson, as well as the 82nd Airborne Division Band & Chorus. The artists also visited with the 82nd paratroopers and commanding officers at Fort…
Michael Ray officially has a Top 5 hit. The Florida native, whose debut “Kiss You In the Morning” single hit No. 1 in 2015, is celebrating “Whiskey and Rain” landing in the Top 5 on the charts, with the song still climbing up the charts. “Feeling a little extra grateful lately,” Ray shared on social media. “I get…
Michael Ray will use this week’s Honky Tonk Tuesday to help a cause near and dear to his heart. The Florida native is partnering with Chive Charities for his weekly online show, to raise money for veterans, a cause Ray is passionate about. Ray and Chive Charities are hoping to raise enough money to fund $8,500 in medical…
