Country, jazz, pop, blues . . . all the music Ray grew up on used to be segregated - like the rest of America - until he began blurring lines and breaking barriers. How much did jazz legend Art Tatum i …

Who wouldn't want to sing a duet with a legend? Over the years, Ray shared the mic with the music world's elite, from Johnny Cash to James Taylor, but he truly saved the best for last: Genius …

When Willie Nelson speaks, we listen, and he said, "With his recording of 'I Can't Stop Loving You,' Ray Charles did more for country music than any other artist." Consider this: Not only was Modern …

Mary owned the last decade of the 20th century - and the 21st century already has her stamp all over it. Peep the body oil- and incense-scented lyrics of Jill Scott's "A Long Walk" and you'll hear an i …

When the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul told us, "I'm the only woman you need," we knew she wasn't lying. Still, we just can't deny that she came up with some of the finest full-throated women ever to step to a …