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Jon Batiste to Receive Inaugural Ray Charles Award

4/3/2025

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Jon Batiste is set to be honored with the first-ever Ray Charles “Architect of Sound” Award at the Grammy Hall of Fame Gala on May 16, 2025, in Los Angeles. This prestigious accolade celebrates artists who embody Charles' groundbreaking legacy. Batiste, a celebrated multi-Grammy winner, will also grace the stage with a performance during this momentous evening, which will recognize Republic Records and welcome new inductees into the Grammy Hall of Fame.

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Jon Batiste is set to be honored with the first-ever Ray Charles “Architect of Sound” Award at the Grammy Hall of Fame Gala on May 16, 2025, in Los Angeles. This prestigious accolade celebrates artists who embody Charles' groundbreaking legacy. Batiste, a celebrated multi-Grammy winner, will also grace the stage with a performance during this momentous evening, which will recognize Republic Records and welcome new inductees into the Grammy Hall of Fame.