Author: DJ Rays Music

Dinah Washington was an American jazz and blues singer who was born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama on August 29th 1924. In the early 1950s, she achieved success with recordings like “Unforgettable”, “Teach Me Tonight”, and “What a Difference a Day Makes” (which won the Grammy Award for “Best Rhythm & Blues Performance”). All of these songs were inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, and in 1993, Dinah Washington, herself, was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. On this very day, December 14th 1963, Ruth Lee Jones (known…

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Taylor Swift is an American singer and songwriter who has become one of the most prominent and influential figures in the music industry. Throughout her storied career, she has recorded numerous #1 hits, including “Shake It Off”, “Blank Space”, “Bad Blood”, “Anti-Hero”, and “Cruel Summer” (to name just a few). With approximately 200 million records sold internationally, she is one of the world’s best-selling musicians. She has won a total of 14 Grammy Awards, and in 2023, Time magazine named her as “Person of the Year”. On this very day, December…

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Charley Pride was an American country singer who was born in Sledge, Mississippi on March 18th, 1934. He is best remembered as a trailblazer who helped break down racial barriers (in the genre) and opened doors for future black country artists (like Darius Rucker). Over the years, he has recorded over thirty #1 country hits, and has released more than 50 albums. Throughout his career, Charley Pride received numerous accolades, including 3 Grammy Awards, several CMA Awards, and an induction into the prestigious, Grand Ole Opry. In 2017, he received…

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