NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Webster & Ass.) - Three-time "Female Vocalist of the Year," Janie Fricke will be attending and participating in the Memorial Services for the legendary Ray Charles in Los Angeles this Friday. Others scheduled to take part are: Stevie Wonder, Willie Nelson, BB King, Billy Preston, Glen Campbell, among others. Janie performed a duet with Ray Charles titled "Who Cares," on his project Ray Charles and Friends that was released on Sony Music. Others on the project included Hank Williams Jr. on "Two Old cats Like Us," Willie Nelson on "Seven Spanish Angels," Johnny Cash on "Crazy Old Soldier," Merle Haggard on "Little Hotel Room," among several more tracks. "It was a thrill and an honor to record a duet with Ray Charles. I have respected his talent for many years and he will be greatly missed.. After working with him in the studio, his memory will live on forever in my heart," says Janie Fricke.
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