Hank Williams

When it comes to Ray Charles, distinctions like "pop," "country," "jazz," and "R&B" don't apply-- he tore down the barriers between them all with his inimitable and beloved style. This Playlist spotlights his 1980s duet recordings with many of the best country artists of the time, plus a song with Billy Joel and one with Tony Bennett. Many of these songs spent time climbing the U.S. Billboard Top Country charts and on the regular charts.