Birthdate: January 12, 1926
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Perryville, Texas, United States
Died: December 16, 2013
Ray Price was a prominent figure in American country music, renowned for his deep baritone voice. He was a trailblazer in the genre, introducing innovations like the “Ray Price beat” that shifted the country rhythm from 2/4 to 4/4, which greatly influenced the genre’s popularity. Throughout his career, Price produced chart-topping hits such as “Release Me,” “Crazy Arms,” and “For the Good Times.” His contributions to country music were recognized when he was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1996. Price remained active in recording and touring well into his later years.
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