Ray Stevens
PMP Network Presents
Ray Stevens is a country and pop singer-songwriter known for his novelty songs and comedic performances. He discusses his long career, the evolution of the music industry, and his continued passion for writing songs that address contemporary issues.
Singer/Songwriter
Ray Stevens
About Ray Stevens
Ray Stevens is a country and pop singer-songwriter known for his novelty songs and comedic performances. Born in Clarkdale, Georgia, he achieved major success with hits including the Grammy-winning "Everything Is Beautiful" and the chart-topping comedy single "The Streak." His career spans over six decades, with more than 40 million albums sold. He was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2019.
In this interview
- Discusses writing songs addressing contemporary issues like global warming and political accountability
- Talks about his continued passion for influencing listeners through meaningful lyrics
- Mentions working on songs about the oil leak but not yet releasing them
- Reflects on career longevity from hits like "Mr. Businessman" to current work
“I've always loved what I do and I still have a great desire to be as instrumental as I can in influencing people.”— Ray Stevens, in this interview
Since this interview
Stevens opened the Ray Stevens CabaRay Showroom in Nashville in January 2018, a 700-seat dinner theatre. He also launched a PBS television show, "Ray Stevens CabaRay Nashville," which ran for six seasons.
