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About Ray Stevens
Ray is a pop and country singer, comedian and a song writer who is of American origins.
Personal Life
The real name given to him at birth is Harold Ray Ragsdale. He is the son of Frances Stephens Ragsdale and Willis Harold Ragsdale. He had a younger brother who was also in the acting and writing scene but died in 2020. He attended Georgia State University and majored in music. Before getting into the university, he started the band “The Barons” in high school. His life partner was Penny Jackson Ragsdale who passed on in 2021 after being with him for over six decades and after battling with cancer.
Career
His first single was “Silver Bracelet” which he released after signing with Capitol Records. The track received a lot of positive feedback. About four years after signing with Capitol records, he left them and signed with Mercury Records. A few years later, he started working as a producer. In 1970, he released the single “Everything is Beautiful” which became a huge hit.
Achievements
He received a Grammy Award for his track “Everything is Beautiful” in the category of Best Contemporary Male Vocalist. He also won another a few years later for “Misty” in the category of Best Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist.
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F.A.Q. about Ray Stevens
When is his birthday?
Ray Stevens' birthday is on January 24, 1939.
In how many days is his birthday?
Ray's birthday is in 281 days
How old is he?
He is 85 years old.
Where is Ray from?
He was born in Clarkdale, Georgia, U.S..