No disrespect to the individual, I didn't like country even though I had to listen to this stuff when I was a kid. It didn't stick and I can't stomach it as an adult.

He was a great singer. I grew up with country music, and loved listening to Ray Price. His voice was velvet. R.I.P. Mr. Price.

Music is part of our lives. As you expressed here, a certain type of music, a musician, takes up a place in our lives that is personal but it also connects us with others. Music is a shared experience, a social fabric. You'll be able to enjoy Ray Price and the memories his music holds forever. I am sure with a little digging you could find his influences in later generations of musicians.

I was raised in a family where all kinds of music was appreciated.   My mom loves "Make the world go away".  

I was so shocked and saddened to hear about the death of Ray Price. I am 76 and he is one of my all time favourite singers, country or otherwise. My father loved him too.