This video touches on the impact of slavery on African American's and shows how blacks in general have progressed. The Senior Staff Journalist at CountryStarsOnline.com says, "Carl Ray is not only a very talented singer and songwriter, he is a wonderful human being. This video, accompanied by the beautiful lyrics, offers up an unbiased, intelligent look at a sad part of our history that illustrates there is hope for our future."
"Carl Ray is a singer/song writer who is bound to make an explosive impact on the country music scene with his incredible talent, handsome good looks, dynamic personality and hypnotic singing voice. Born and raised on a ranch in Texas; he truly is a singing cowboy. No drugstore, wannabe cowboy here. Carl Ray is the real deal." quote from CountryCharts.com - 2002
Carl plays guitar and has been writing, producing and performing his own material for many years. His songs have been recorded on Epic, PolyGram, and MCA Records for artists Johnny Nash, Bill Summers and Summers Heat.
Although Carl has experienced the most success in the pop genre of music, his passion has always been country music so he was delighted when a chance meeting with David Ball and Wood Newton led to recording a duet with Ball. That cut, "Text Book Case (of what not to do)," which Ball wrote, is included on his new album.
His lilting voice and clean cut image will surely steal the hearts of people all over the world, both young and old alike.
If you are wondering about the inspiration for the title cut, Play that Country Music Black Boy, Ray says, "As a teenager, 'Play that Funky Music White Boy' was one of my favorite songs and, if you are old enough to remember that song, you will also remember that the whole world couldn't resist singing and dancing along. I'm hoping my song has that same effect. Sooooo, get on your feet, clap those hands and be sure to sing along! By the way, all the lyrics in this song are based on actual incidents from my own concert experiences. As a matter of fact, when I think about it now; this song chose me, I didn't choose it. I hope you enjoy listening to it as much as I enjoyed living it and writing it."
HELLO CARL AND GREETINGS!!! I AM THE FORMER OWNER AND CHAIRMAN OF STAX RECORDS IN MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE AND THEN, PRESIDENT OF MOTOWN RECORDS! I’VE CREATED THIS 24/7 ONLINE RADIO STATION FOR YOUR ENJOYMENT CLICK ON MY LOGO - DROP BY AND GIVE US A LISTEN AND FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO ARE NOT YET MY FRIENDS PLEASE JOIN ME I DESIRE YOUR FRIENDSHIP PLEASE VISIT; WWW.ALBELLPRESENTS.COM MUSIC FROM THE 1960’S TO TODAY ….DOWNLOADS, CLASSIC ARTISTS, CLASSIC HITS AND A HOST OF OTHER HARD-TO-FIND MUSIC FOR YOUR ENJOYMENT!!!
Ruby Jane Article in New York Times!! http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/09/26/who-do-these-guys-think-they-are/ AND Check out the new pictures and video! Let me know what you think! Ruby Jane
Hey Carl, I love all the new photos you added from the Wagon Wheel Festival. You look like you had a great time and I know all the fans loved you 'cause I was there. You were awesome and your band was too!
Today I like to inform you, that you can read and watch interviews with your favorit country stars in Enlgish, German and French at http://www.CountryHome.de/Interviews .
Warm regards
Christian
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CARL!!! JUST PASSING THROUGH TO SHOW SOME LOVE AND TO GIVE YOU A SHOUT OUT!!! H---O---L---L---A'!!! HAVE A WONDERFUL WEEKEND!!! MUCH LOVE AND RESPECT!!!CP.
Thanks to all the Vern Gosdin fans for their votes. Let's get The Voice into the Country Music Hall of Fame a.s.a.p. Tell a friend to stop by and vote. God Bless
Hi! It's time to make history. Please, visit our web and vote to choose the best Garth Brooks #1. The best tune will be our 2009 International Country Music Day Song. Thank you!
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