Harold Ray Ragsdale (born January 24, 1939), known professionally as Ray Stevens, is an American country and pop singer-songwriter and comedian, known for his Grammy-winning recordings “Everything Is Beautiful” and “Misty”, as well as comedic hits such as “Gitarzan” and “The Streak”. He has worked as a producer, music arranger, songwriter, television host, and solo artist; been inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, the Georgia Music Hall of Fame, and the Christian Music Hall of Fame; and received gold albums for his music sales.
In 2019, he was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.
instruments played
keyboards
trumpet
Vocals
Birth Name
Harold Ray Ragsdale
Genres
Country pop gospel novelty
Labels
NRC Mercury Monument Barnaby Warner Bros. RCA MCA Curb CBS Janus
Occupations
Singer-songwriter arranger comedian
Years Active
1957 present
Name
Ray Stevens
Nationality
United States of America