Ray Stevens to Receive Star on Nashville’s Music City Walk of Fame

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Country and Comedy Music Legend to be Inducted at August 21st Ceremony Held at Music City Walk of Fame Park  Nashville, Tenn. (July 24, 2018) — Today, the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp announced that GRAMMY® Award-winning country and comedy music legend Ray Stevens will receive his very own star on the Music City Walk of Fame. The official induction ceremony will take place on August 21, 2018 at 11:30 a.m. at the Music City Walk of Fame Park located in downtown Nashville, Tennessee. The event is free and open to the public. Stevens, one of the original pioneers of Music Row, arrived in Nashville in the early 1960s. Shortly after, he would meet and form a lifelong friendship withChet Atkins, produce the legendary Dolly Parton, and record with Waylon Jennings. His “dream-come-true” moment happened when he was recruited to play on sessions with “The King” himself, Elvis Presley. Stevens would go on to sign major record deals with several Nashville-based labels where he recorded some of his biggest career songs including, “Mr. Businessman,” “Everything Is Beautiful,” “Misty,” “Mississippi Squirrel Revival” and “The Streak.” With the recent grand opening of his West Nashville showroom, CabaRay, Stevens continues to make his mark on Music City. “It is truly an honor to be recognized in Nashville where there are so many talented people,” says Stevens. “This really is Music City and I’m so happy to have been a small part of adding to that ‘Music’ since the time I moved here in 1962.” Stevens will be inducted alongside Nashville-based pop artist Ben Folds, Country Music Hall of Famer Brenda Lee, and Grand Ole Opry star Jeannie Seely. The inductees will receive the 81st, 82nd, 83rd and 84th stars on the Walk of Fame. Inductees are recognized for their significant contributions to preserving the musical heritage of Nashville and for contributing to the world through song or other industry collaboration. “This summer’s Music City Walk of Fame inductees reflect the incredible breadth of the many musical gifts Nashville has sent out into the world,” notes Nashville Mayor David Briley. “Ben Folds’ sharp songwriting and piano playing, the vibrant voice Brenda Lee started sharing with country music fans as a teenager, the great vocals and stage presence that Jeannie Seely has brought to the Grand Ole Opry for 50 years, and Ray Stevens’ witty lyrics and memorable songs are all testimonials to the magic that happens every day in Music City.” About Ray Stevens Twelve-time nominated and two-time GRAMMY® Award winner Ray Stevens has spanned the generations with 60 years of comedic musical talent, including songs such as his multi-million selling hit “The Streak” and his classic pop standard “Everything Is Beautiful.” Throughout his career, Stevens has sold more than 40 million albums and continues daily office operations at his home base, Ray Stevens Music, located on Nashville’s historic Music Row. Stevens hosts Ray Stevens CabaRay Nashville, a 30-minute weekly music/talk show airing on Public Television. The music legend recently opened his very own Nashville entertainment venue, the CabaRay Showroom, a 35,000 square foot music venue where Stevens performs weekly live concerts. For more information on Ray Stevens, Continue reading Ray Stevens to Receive Star on Nashville’s Music City Walk of Fame

Ray Stevens Unveils CabaRay Showroom Amidst a Who’s Who of Nashville’s Music Industry

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Stevens’ New West Nashville Music Venue Opens to the Public this Week with Live Concerts Set for Thursday Through Saturday Nights Last Wednesday night, January 10, in Nashville, legendary country and comedy music artist Ray Stevens unveiled his two-year labor of love, the Ray Stevens CabaRay Showroom. The new 35,000 square foot dinner theatre was packed with artists, music industry execs, media personalities, and politicians who came out to support the man who literally helped to pave the way for Nashville’s music scene. Those in attendance included Ricky Skaggs, Ralph Emery, the Gatlin Brothers, John Berry, Steve Wariner, Bill Anderson, TG Sheppard, Kelly Lang, T. Graham Brown, Jeannie Seely, Sharon White, Don Schlitz, Fred Foster, Bobby Goldsboro, Harold Bradley, Jerry Kennedy, Johnny Lee, Lee Roy Parnell, Williams & Ree, Jeff Bates, Mandy Barnett, Teea Goans, Charlene Tilton, Mark Ford, Bob Clement, Don Sundquist, Charlie Monk, Bill Cody, Larry Black, and more. “I haven’t been nervous on stage since I was a teenager. But boy was I nervous VIP night at CabaRay in front of all my friends,” says Stevens. “It was a big night!” Stevens performed a 90-minute show which included many of his career hits including, “The Streak,” “Mississippi Squirrel Revival,” “Misty,” “Gitarzan,” “It’s Me Again Margaret,” “Shriner’s Convention,” and “Turn Your Radio On.” The music legend received a standing ovation following a performance of his 1970 #1 smash hit, “Everything is Beautiful.” Earlier in the day, Stevens received a proclamation from Nashville Mayor Megan Barry declaring January 10 Ray Stevens Day in Music City, USA. CabaRay opens to the general public this Thursday, January 18. Stevens will perform live three nights (Thursday-Saturday) weekly. Tickets are on-sale now at raystevenscabaray.com or by calling 615-327-4630. The venue is located at 5724 River Road in West Nashville. About Ray Stevens Twelve-time nominated and two-time Grammy® Award winner Ray Stevens has spanned the generations with 60 years of comedic musical talent, including songs such as his multi-million selling hit “The Streak” and his classic pop standard “Everything Is Beautiful.” Throughout his career, Stevens has sold more than 40 million albums and continues daily office operations at his home base, Ray Stevens Music, located on Nashville’s historic Music Row. Stevens hosts Ray Stevens CabaRay Nashville, a 30-minute weekly music/talk show airing on Public Television. The music legend will soon open his very own Nashville entertainment venue, the CabaRay Showroom, a 35,000 square foot music venue set to make its debut in January of 2018. The Ray Stevens: Everything Is Beautiful display is currently featured at the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum where museumgoers can view items from Stevens’ storied career. For more information on Ray Stevens, visit raystevens.com.

RENEGADE RADIO ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF NEW RADIO SHOW: "TRADITIONAL COUNTRY HOUR WITH HOSTS RICHARD LYNCH & CAPTAIN JACK"

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Days after the announcement that Richard Lynch Band has been holding the #1 spot on the Top 50 True Country Song Chart on Roots Music Report for 30 consecutive weeks, Renegade Radio Nashville announces the launch of a new radio show, Traditionally Lynch with Richard Lynch as the co-host. “We have been sitting on the edge of our saddles waiting to announce this news,” says Lynch. “Now the time has come!!” The traditional country hour’s Traditionally Lynch with Richard Lynch & Captain Jack will be one hour of real American country featuring musical guests who will share their stories about working as a traditional country music artist, their roots in the music, musical inspirations and more. “Richard is the real deal — he embodies the country lifestyle through his music, philanthropic work with American Veterans and as a farmer. We are excited for the launch of Traditionally Lynch… We’re putting the ‘twang’ back in country,” said Captain Jack of Renegade Radio Nashville. Don’t miss first live broadcast with special guest Ray Stevens November 10, 2016 at 10 A.M. Be a part of the fun every Thursday at 11 A.M. on Renegade Radio Nashville or watch live on InChargeCountry.com.  

"Ray Stevens’ Nashville" Ranks as #1 Highest-Rated Show on RFD-TV

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RAY STEVENS’ NASHVILLERANKS AS #1 HIGHEST-RATED TELEVISION SHOW ON RFD-TV Multi-platinum selling country and comedy music legend Ray Stevens just received the news that his national television show is the #1 rated program on RFD-TV.  The iconic singer’s show, Ray Stevens’ Nashville, currently ranks as the network’s highest-rated Prime Time television show. “I just heard the news that Ray Stevens’ Nashville is the most watched show on RFD-TV,” says Stevens.”  Wow, I’m flattered!  Thank you, viewers, for tuning in and making us Number 1!” Ray Stevens’ Nashville is a 30-minute entertainment and music national television show airing weekly on RFD-TV.  The show, hosted by GRAMMY® Award-winning singer and musician, Ray Stevens, features performances by the legend as well as weekly guest appearances.  For more information, visit www.rfdtv.com. About Ray Stevens Twelve-time nominated and two-time GRAMMY® Award winner Ray Stevens has spanned the generations with 60 years of comedic musical talent, including songs such as his multi-million selling hit “The Streak” and his classic pop standard “Everything Is Beautiful.” Throughout his career, Stevens has sold more than 40 million albums and continues daily office operations at his home base, Ray Stevens Music, located on Nashville’s historic Music Row.  Last fall, he began hosting Ray Stevens’ Nashville, a 30-minute weekly music/talk show on RFD-TV.  In addition, Stevens recently broke ground on the CabaRay, a 27,000 square foot music venue set to make its Nashville debut in 2017.   For more information on Ray Stevens, visit www.raystevens.com or his official Facebook Page.