Uploaded October 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Listen to "Half As Much", from the album 'Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music'
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Ray Charles Changed The Way The World Perceived Country Music
In 1962, Ray Charles shattered musical boundaries with the landmark album, Modern Sounds In Country & Western Music. His integration of soul and country music challenged racial barriers at the height of the Civil Rights movement, spawned more albums and recordings, and changed popular music forever.

Rediscover Ray Charles with These Groundbreaking Country Music Recordings:
The Original Albums
Officially Licensed, And Remastered By The Ray Charles Estate
Restored To Their Original Form
On Vinyl For The First Time In 50 Years
Plus A New Collection Of Iconic Country Songs From Across Ray’s Career