Special Features Host Darius Rucker with Must-See Collaborations and Performances by
Boyz II Men, Cam, Brett Eldredge, Leela James, Ronnie Milsap, Lukas Nelson, LeAnn Rimes,
Allen Stone, Travis Tritt, Charlie Wilson, Trisha Yearwood, Chris Young and more
The Grand Ole Opry®, in association with the Ray Charles Foundation and American Public Television, announced that “An Opry Salute to Ray Charles” will debut on Nashville Public Television (WNPT-TV) on Thursday, August 15, 2019 at 8:00 PM CT, in advance of the wide syndication on public television stations nationwide beginning September 5, 2019.
The 90-minute television special, which taped last October, celebrates the songs of Ray Charles and the influence the revolutionary artist had on country music. Hosted by Opry member Darius Rucker, “An Opry Salute to Ray Charles” unites two iconic entities with unique collaborations and special performances of Charles’ music, performed by a star-studded lineup of artists.
For more information about “An Opry Salute to Ray Charles,” and how Ray Charles shaped country music please visit Opry.com.