Ray Price's 100th Birthday Celebration: A Tribute to a Country Legend at Sagebrush
Celebrating the 100th birthday of country legend Ray Price was a grand affair at Sagebrush in Austin, organized by Summer Dean, the Queen of Texas music. The event featured top traditional country talent from Austin and beyond, paying tribute to Ray Price's legacy with a stellar band backing them up. The performers included Theo Lawrence, Eliza Thorn, Tyler-James Kelly, Kathryn Legendre, and Garrett T. Capps, among others, who delivered soulful renditions of Ray Price's classics.
The lineup also featured Jake Penrod, Brennen Leigh, Paige Plaisance, Christopher Seymore, and Jason James, each bringing their unique touch to the timeless songs of Ray Price. The musicians, including fiddlers Katie Shore and Blake Whitmire, and guitarists Kevin Skrla and Caleb Melo, showcased their exceptional talent, capturing the essence of Ray Price's iconic country crooning.
The event at Sagebrush transported attendees back to the Golden '60s of country music, with two-steppers filling the dance floor and Austin musicians showing their support for Ray Price's memory. The celebration, which coincided with Ray Price's 100th birthday on January 12th, honored his enduring legacy and brought together a community of country music enthusiasts.
Ray Price, born in Perryville, TX, had a remarkable career in country music, scoring numerous hits and pioneering the "Nashville Sound" in the 1960s. With chart-topping songs like "Crazy Arms," "City Lights," and "Heartaches By The Number," Ray Price left an indelible mark on the genre. Inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1996, Ray Price's influence continues to resonate in the world of country music.
In remembrance of Ray Price's contributions to country music, the birthday celebration at Sagebrush was a fitting tribute to his enduring legacy. The event brought together a talented lineup of musicians who honored Ray Price's timeless songs and ensured that his music lives on for generations to come.