Collin Raye Coming To Wagon Wheel May 18
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
By Staff Report-
Many country music artists are known for their style and energy. While Raye holds his own in that arena, he has turned out hit after hit with his vocals.
Raye was one of the hit makers of the 1990s. He still continues to crank out “soulful, heartfelt material with the honesty and richness that is signature to his vocals, making him one of the greatest vocalists of our time,” according to a press release from the WWT.
On May 18, Raye and his full band comes to the Wagon Wheel for two full shows at 7 and 9:30 p.m.
His delivery has made country standards of such ballads as “Love, Me,” “In This Life,” “Not That Different” and “Little Rock.” Always an electrifying showman, he has also blazed through such vivid rockers as “My Kind of Girl,” “That’s My Story,” “I Can Still Feel You” and “I Want You Bad.”
Raye shot to fame with “Love, Me” in 1991. Listeners were so touched that they used its lyrics at funerals and memorial services. That set the cornerstone for a career built on meaningful songs.
“Little Rock” was an anthem for the recovery community. “Not That Different” pleaded for tolerance. “In This Life” became a wedding favorite. He won awards for the child advocacy video “I Think About You.”
Five times nominated as country music’s Male Vocalist of the Year, Raye has consistently used his stardom to advance social causes. Among the organizations he has supported are Boys Town, First Steps, Al-Anon, Special Olympics, Country Cares About AIDS, Catholic Relief Services, Parade of Pennies, Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital, The Tennessee Task Force Against Domestic Violence, The Emily Harrison Foundation, Childhelp USA, Silent Witness National Initiative, Easter Seals and Make a Difference Day.
At the 2001 Country Radio Seminar, Clint Black presented Raye with the organization’s Humanitarian of the Year award in recognition of Collin’s issue-oriented music and his tireless charity work.
The man who has topped the charts with such great songs as “On the Verge,” “One Boy, One Girl,” “What the Heart Wants,” “Every Second” and “That Was a River” is finally ready for another round of successes.
“I believe in Providence,” said Raye. “I believe there’s a reason things happen the way they do. I also believe that if you’ve treated people right and you continue to work hard at your craft, things will happen. I want to keep going. I want hit records. I want to make music.”
Tickets range from $29 to $39 (does not include a $3 service charge on all tickets) and are on sale now by visiting www.wagonwheeltheatre.org or by calling the box office at 574-267-8041.[[In-content Ad]]
Many country music artists are known for their style and energy. While Raye holds his own in that arena, he has turned out hit after hit with his vocals.
Raye was one of the hit makers of the 1990s. He still continues to crank out “soulful, heartfelt material with the honesty and richness that is signature to his vocals, making him one of the greatest vocalists of our time,” according to a press release from the WWT.
On May 18, Raye and his full band comes to the Wagon Wheel for two full shows at 7 and 9:30 p.m.
His delivery has made country standards of such ballads as “Love, Me,” “In This Life,” “Not That Different” and “Little Rock.” Always an electrifying showman, he has also blazed through such vivid rockers as “My Kind of Girl,” “That’s My Story,” “I Can Still Feel You” and “I Want You Bad.”
Raye shot to fame with “Love, Me” in 1991. Listeners were so touched that they used its lyrics at funerals and memorial services. That set the cornerstone for a career built on meaningful songs.
“Little Rock” was an anthem for the recovery community. “Not That Different” pleaded for tolerance. “In This Life” became a wedding favorite. He won awards for the child advocacy video “I Think About You.”
Five times nominated as country music’s Male Vocalist of the Year, Raye has consistently used his stardom to advance social causes. Among the organizations he has supported are Boys Town, First Steps, Al-Anon, Special Olympics, Country Cares About AIDS, Catholic Relief Services, Parade of Pennies, Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital, The Tennessee Task Force Against Domestic Violence, The Emily Harrison Foundation, Childhelp USA, Silent Witness National Initiative, Easter Seals and Make a Difference Day.
At the 2001 Country Radio Seminar, Clint Black presented Raye with the organization’s Humanitarian of the Year award in recognition of Collin’s issue-oriented music and his tireless charity work.
The man who has topped the charts with such great songs as “On the Verge,” “One Boy, One Girl,” “What the Heart Wants,” “Every Second” and “That Was a River” is finally ready for another round of successes.
“I believe in Providence,” said Raye. “I believe there’s a reason things happen the way they do. I also believe that if you’ve treated people right and you continue to work hard at your craft, things will happen. I want to keep going. I want hit records. I want to make music.”
Tickets range from $29 to $39 (does not include a $3 service charge on all tickets) and are on sale now by visiting www.wagonwheeltheatre.org or by calling the box office at 574-267-8041.[[In-content Ad]]
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