Every new artist that comes out of the music industry has a back story. Some have had to work really hard to get to a certain position while others have used their God given talents to make it big. Today’s music business provides numerous opportunities for budding artists with more and more focus being put in to scouting talent. Whether it’s auditioning for reality singing shows on television, uploading a video on YouTube or just performing at bars; everyone has walked on their own unique path. But Michael Ray is one of the very few people for whom success and popularity were inevitable.

One of the most exciting and amazing new talents to emerge from the industry, Michael Ray has taken the music world by storm. He was born and bred in a family of musicians which enabled him to get to the heights he has been able to achieve till now. Already working on a second studio album, his first release was received with widespread acclaim by the fans and critics all across the country. A lot of people think Ray has one of the best voices in the business. If you are a music fan then you cannot miss this remarkable new talent. All you have to do is get your Michael Ray tickets and you too can watch him live in concert.

Michael Ray became interested in music at a very young age. He grew up on a big farm where he lived with a close knit group of family members who he credits with most of his early music education. His grandfather was a guitarist for a local band and Ray’s father and his uncles were talented singers as well. At the age of eight, he first performed live along with his grandfather’s band. He learnt how to play the guitar properly and honed his singing talents while touring with them. By the age of thirteen he had come to collaborate with them on a few songs.

By the time Ray turned sixteen he was already performing at the local bars and arenas to packed crowds. He started performing regularly at the Florida Sunshine Opry where he began to build a dedicated fan base for himself. This is when he got the opportunity to work with some of the biggest names in country music like Porter Wagoner, Ray Price, and Bobby Bare etc. He also got the opportunity to work with Jeff Hurst and Jeff Bates who helped him get his first recording contract. Ray’s first album was released in 2010 and it was titled ‘Who am I.’ It put him on the map and toured extensively all across the country before he got his biggest break.

The CW Network’s television show called ‘The Next: Fame Is at Your Doorstep’ premiered in 2012. The program was a singing competition where four established artists from the music industry would travel to six different cities and select one up coming musician from each city. The country music legend John Rich selected Ray as his first selection in Orlando. He powered through the competition and eventually became the series first winner. He earned a lucrative new recording contract as well as the chance to work with the most accomplished people in the business.

Since that time Ray has been on numerous tours, opening for well renowned and celebrated artists like Eric Church, Randy Travis, Chad Brock, Alabama and Rodney Atkins etc. His wide vocal range as well as the propensity to do something different each time he performs, has gotten him almost overnight popularity. His ability to use fast paced rock songs with soft country ballads has gotten him fans from diverse musical backgrounds. His concerts have something for every taste which is why you too should give it a try. Grab your Michael Ray tickets and watch this talented singer live on stage doing what he was born to do.