For many, the 1950s was a time of peace and prosperity, often looked upon with nostalgia. But, not everyone enjoyed the same freedoms during this era. Many of the songs in the 1950s hinted at the ...

He overcame some demons, had hits making Christian music and then blues music — all with signature authenticity — and earned continued acclaim along the way. And now? As the jukebox musical ...

In 1952, four of his songs made Billboard’s 30 top-selling records for the year. Throughout the 1950s, Ray made numerous TV performances and, for a time, hosted his own show in the United Kingdom.