Darius! LeAnn! Brett! Cam! See All the Stars Who Paid Tribute to Ray Charles at Opry Salute

Hosted by Darius Rucker and honoring the late icon by celebrating his influence on country music, the evening featured collaborations and performances of Charles' music by LeAnn Rimes, Brett Eldredge, Cam, Chris Young, Boyz II Men and more. An Opry Salute to Ray Charles will premiere in syndication beginning on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019 on public television stations nationwide

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Published on September 5, 2019 01:30 PM
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DARIUS RUCKER & LEANN RIMES

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BRETT ELDREDGE

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CAM

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CHRIS YOUNG

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BOYZ II MEN

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TRAVIS TRITT

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VALERIE ERVIN

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CHARLIE WILSON

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LEELA JAMES

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LUKAS NELSON

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JESSIE KAY

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DARIUS RUCKER

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LEANN RIMES

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MARTIN FISCHER

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GEOVANNI BREWER

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ALLEN STONE

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BETSEGA BEKELE

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JEFF FISCHGRUND

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MICHAEL BEARDEN

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MICHAEL HOLSTEIN

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