Michael Ray is an American country singer and songwriter. His songs have a catchy and modern sound and have been dominating the country music charts since 2015.
Michael Ray Biography
Michael Ray Roach, known simply as Michael Ray, is an American country singer and songwriter from Florida. He won CW‘s competition The Next: Fame Is at Your Doorstep, under the guidance of John Rich. His first single, Kiss You in the Morning, reached the top of the Country Airplay.
Fame Is at His Doorstep
Michael Ray stood up due to his interesting voice and the catchy country-rock mixture from his compositions. Ray’s grandfather – local country and gospel musician – introduced him to country music and taught him how to play the guitar. Ray initially admired classic country artists as Porter Wagoner, Merle Haggard, and Waylon Jennings. Later on, he found inspiration in more modern artists like Garth Brooks.
At first, he played various gigs around Florida, eventually building a strong fan base. Soon, the young singer found himself selling out shows and headlining the Orlando House of Blues. After winning The Next, Ray signed with Warner/Chappell Music and released his debut album in 2015. The self-titled album made it to number 4 on the country albums chart in the US. His latest single, Think A Little Less, is heavily broadcasted. The artist is also selling merchandise through Warnes Music Store.
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