Michael Ray, Craig Morgan and Darryl Worley are helping pay tribute to their friend, Jeff Carson, who passed away last year. The singer became a police officer in 2009, but had been making a return to music. At the time of Carson’s sudden passing, he was working on a new album, recording some of his biggest hits, including “The…
New music is coming from Michael Ray! The Florida native is putting the finishing touches on his forthcoming Dive Bars & Broken Hearts EP, scheduled to be released on June 23. The project marks the first time Ray is working with producer Michael Knox, best known for the country-meets-rock sound of Jason Aldean. “I took some time to really…
2023 is going to be a big, big year for Michael Ray. The “Holy Water” singer reveals he is heading out on the road the first part of the year, with his new tour kicking off on February 18 in Los Fresnos, Texas. “I want people to come out to see us and know that when they do, we’re…
Several country music stars are combining their talents for one unforgettable night, to pay tribute to the late George Jones. Michael Ray, Tracy Lawrence, Trace Adkins and more will be part of Still Playing Possum: Music and Memories of George Jones, taking place on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at the Von Braun Center in Huntsville, Alabama. They will join…
Michael Ray is speaking out, after various news outlets claimed his forthcoming new record would be about his 2020 divorce from Carly Pearce, something he says couldn’t be further from the truth. The Florida native shared his thoughts on social media, “Wanna make it clear. My next record has NOTHING to do with my divorce,” Ray writes on social…
Michael Ray has a lot to celebrate on his next record. The Florida native, whose Higher Education EP came out in 2021, is hard at work on his new set of tunes, which will combine his love of different styles and eras of music, on one cohesive project. “We just cut six songs,” Ray reveals to Everything Nash. “We…
The Grand Ole Opry has served as validation for numerous country stars over the years, who count becoming a member of the hallowed institution as the pinnacle of their career. While the Opry has inducted several new and established artists in recent years, including Lauren Alaina, Jamey Johnson, Ashley McBryde, comedians Henry Cho and Gary Muledeer and more —…
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…
