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Today would have the legendary Ralph Emery's Birthday! Ray Stevens & Ralph have been close friends for many years. Here they are having a conversation in 1980 on Ralph's TV show "Pop Goes The Country". Then, Ray performs his song "Save Me From Myself" off of his 1977 album "Feel The Music". Happy Heavenly Birthday Ralph! #RalphEmery #SaveMeFromMyself #RetroTV www.RayStevens.com www.RayStevensCabaRay.com

Today is the birthday of legendary Monkee, Micky Dolenz! Here's Micky performing the classic song "Pleasant Valley Sunday" live at the CabaRay Showroom. This song was written by Carole King with Gerry Goffin and was originally released by The Monkees in 1967. Happy Birthday Micky! #MickyDolenz #PleasantValleySunday #CabaRay www.RayStevens.com www.RayStevensCabaRay.com

On this date exactly 40 years ago today, The Nashville Network (TNN) was launched! Here's Ray Stevens performing a musical medley which includes "Piece Of Paradise", "Misty", "Everything Is Beautiful", and "Such A Night" live at the TNN launch event in 1983 from the Opryland theme park. The performance is introduced by Roy Acuff and Patti Page. Ralph Emery also makes an appearance before "Such A Night". Introduction by Roy Acuff & Pattie Page (00:00-00:29) "Piece Of Paradise" (00:30-03:42) Ray Speaks to Audience 1 (03:43-05:07) "Misty" (05:07-07:53) Ray Speaks to Audience 2 (07:54-08:58) "Everything Is Beautiful" (08:59-12:04) Ralph Emery (12:05-12:52) "Such A Night" (12:53-17:03) www.RayStevens.com www.RayStevensCabaRay.com #RayStevens #TNN #LivePerformance

Don't miss the YouTube premiere for this full episode of Ray Stevens CabaRay Nashville with special guest Rex Allen, Jr., who who performs "Lonely Street", "Crying In The Chapel", and a special version with Ray of "Happy Trails". Ray also performs "Shanty In Ole Shanty Town" and "My Dad". Enjoy! www.RayStevens.com www.RayStevensCabaRay.com #CabaRay #Nashville #RexAllenJr

Don't miss the YouTube premiere for this full episode of Ray Stevens CabaRay Nashville with special guests Riders In The Sky, who perform "Cool Water" and "Gay Ranchero". Ray also performs "The Ballad Of Cactus Pete And Left" and "Running Bear". Enjoy! #CabaRay #Nashville #RidersInTheSky www.RayStevens.com www.RayStevensCabaRay.com

Here's Ray Stevens with a live performance of the classic, hilarious song "Mississippi Squirrel Revival" at Casino Rama in Canada back in 2015! This song was originally released on Ray's 1984 album "He Thinks He's Ray Stevens" and its popularity with fans soared after an official music video was made in 1992. Hope you enjoy it! #RayStevens #MississippiSquirrelRevival #Live www.RayStevens.com www.RayStevensCabaRay.com

Don't miss the YouTube premiere for this full episode of Ray Stevens CabaRay Nashville with special guest Angaleena Presley, who performs "American Middle Class" and a special version of "It's Me Again Margaret" with Ray, himself. Ray also performs "Ahab The Arab" and "Bon Temps Roulette". Enjoy! www.RayStevens.com www.RayStevensCabaRay.com #CabaRay #Nashville #AngaleenaPresley

"Every sign of your love is written down in my heart" 🥰 Today we celebrate love. "Written Down In My Heart" was released in 1982 off of Ray's "Don't Laugh Now" album and reached number 35 on the Hot Country Songs Billboard chart. Hope everyone has a wonderful Valentine's Day! #RayStevens #WrittenDownInMyHeart #LoveSong www.RayStevens.com www.RayStevensCabaRay.com

Yesterday was Moe Bandy's Birthday! Here he is performing one of his big hits, "Someday Soon", live on CabaRay Nashville. Bandy originally released this song in 1981 and it hit number 21 on the Hot Country Songs Billboard chart. Happy Birthday Moe! #CabaRay #MoeBandy #SomedaySoon www.RayStevens.com www.RayStevensCabaRay.com

Don't miss the YouTube premiere for this full episode of Ray Stevens CabaRay Nashville with special guest Duane Eddy, who performs "Forty Miles Of Bad Road" and "Rebel Rouser". Ray also performs "Searchin'" and "Three Legged Man". Enjoy! www.RayStevens.com www.RayStevensCabaRay.com #CabaRay #Nashville #DuaneEddy

Don't miss the YouTube premiere for this full episode of Ray Stevens CabaRay Nashville with special guest Mark Wills, who performs "19 Something" and a special version of "Mississippi Squirrel Revival" with Ray, himself. Ray also performs "Too Drunk To Fish" and "Can't Take My Eyes Off You". Enjoy! www.RayStevens.com www.RayStevensCabaRay.com #CabaRay #Nashville #MarkWills

Ray Stevens was recently inducted into the The Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville, TN. This video, narrated by Buddy Kalb, about his life and career played during the ceremony. It was such an amazing night and a wonderful honor! #RayStevens #MusiciansHallOfFame www.RayStevens.com www.RayStevensCabaRay.com

Don't miss the YouTube premiere for this full episode of Ray Stevens CabaRay Nashville with special guest Tommy Roe, who performs "Dizzy" and "Memphis Me". Ray also performs "Chantilly Lace" and "Maybellene". Enjoy! www.RayStevens.com www.RayStevensCabaRay.com #CabaRay #Nashville #TommyRoe

Don't miss the YouTube premiere for this full episode of Ray Stevens CabaRay Nashville with special guest Baillie And The Boys, who performs "(I Wish I Had) A Heart Of Stone" and "House My Daddy Built". Ray also performs "Little Egypt" and "Poison Ivy". Enjoy! www.RayStevens.com www.RayStevensCabaRay.com #CabaRay #Nashville #BaillieAndTheBoys

Today is the birthday of the one and only Dolly Parton! Dolly is such an amazing person and performer! Not many people know that Ray produced a few of Dolly's earliest tracks for Monument Records in 1965 when she first came to Nashville. Here's Ray & Dolly performing Ray's song "Sir Thanks-A-Lot" (from his 1969 Gitarzan album) live on "The Dolly Show" in 1976. Wish you the most wonderful birthday, Dolly! www.RayStevens.com www.RayStevensCabaRay.com #DollyParton #SirThanksALot #70sTV

Don't miss the YouTube premiere for this full episode of Ray Stevens CabaRay Nashville with special guest B.J. Thomas, who performs "Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head" and "Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song" along with a special version of "Mr. Businessman" with Ray, himself. Ray also performs "Hound Dog" and "I Saw Elvis In A UFO". Enjoy! www.RayStevens.com www.RayStevensCabaRay.com #CabaRay #Nashville #BJThomas

Don't miss the YouTube premiere for this full episode of Ray Stevens CabaRay Nashville with special guest John Michael Montgomery, who performs "Letters From Home" and "Sold". Ray also performs "I'm Kissin' You Goodbye" and "Retired". Enjoy! www.RayStevens.com www.RayStevensCabaRay.com #CabaRay #Nashville #JohnMichaelMontgomery

Don't miss the YouTube premiere for this full episode of Ray Stevens CabaRay Nashville with special guest Restless Heart, who performs "Bluest Eyes In Texas", and a special version with Ray of "Everything Is Beautiful". Ray also performs "That Ole Black Magic" and "Spiders And Snakes". Enjoy! www.RayStevens.com www.RayStevensCabaRay.com #CabaRay #Nashville #RestlessHeart

Today is the birthday of the lovely and talented Deana Carter! Here she is performing her number one hit song "Strawberry Wine" live on CabaRay Nashville! www.RayStevens.com www.RayStevensCabaRay.com #CabaRay #DeanaCarter #StrawberryWine

Don't miss the YouTube premiere for this full episode of Ray Stevens CabaRay Nashville with special guest Rhonda Vincent, who performs "Jolene" along with a special version of "Just A Closer Walk With Thee" with Ray, himself. Ray also performs "King Of The Road" and "Chug-A-Lug". Enjoy! www.RayStevens.com www.RayStevensCabaRay.com #CabaRay #Nashville #RhondaVincent

Today is Lee Roy Parnell's birthday! Lee Roy is an amazing songwriter and guitar player who has worked on some of Ray's recordings like "Barbeque" in 1990. Here's Lee Roy performing "On The Road" live at the CabaRay Showroom in Nashville, TN! The song, which was released as a single in 1993 off his album of the same name, peaked at number 6 in the US. Enjoy! www.RayStevens.com www.RayStevensCabaRay.com #CabaRay #Nashville #LeeRoyParnell

Today is the absolutely legendary Brenda Lee's Birthday! Here's Brenda "Little Miss Dynamite" Lee, Ray Stevens, The McCrary Sisters, Ricky Skaggs, Pam Tillis, Jeannie Seely, & Lang Scott all performing the classic Christmas song "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree" live at CabaRay Showroom in Nashville! www.RayStevens.com www.RayStevensCabaRay.com #RockinAroundTheChristmasTree #BrendaLee #ChristmasMusic

Don't miss the YouTube premiere for this full episode of Ray Stevens CabaRay Nashville with special guest Michael W. Smith, who performs "I'll Fly Away" and "Shine On Me". Ray also performs "Dry Bones" and "Would Jesus Wear A Rolex?". Enjoy! www.RayStevens.com www.RayStevensCabaRay.com #CabaRay #Nashville #MichaelWSmith

Don't miss the YouTube premiere for this full episode of Ray Stevens CabaRay Nashville with special guest Shenandoah, who performs "I Wanna Be Loved Like That" and "The Church On The Cumberland Road". Ray also performs "Ned Nostril" and "Only You". Enjoy! www.RayStevens.com www.RayStevensCabaRay.com #CabaRay #Nashville #Shenandoah

Today is Linda Davis' Birthday! To celebrate, here she is performing the 1987 Kenny Roger's hit song "Twenty Years Ago" live at the CabaRay Showroom in Nashville, TN. www.RayStevens.com www.RayStevensCabaRay.com #LindaDavis #CabaRay #TwentyYearsAgo