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Musical Heritage of Georgia: Inductees in the Hall of Fame
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Ray Charles (inducted 1979)Harry James (inducted 1983)Robert Shaw (inducted 1988)Lena Horne (inducted 1991)Connie Haines (inducted 1992)Chet Atkins (inducted 1995)Jessye Norman (inducted 1999)B-52's (inducted 2000)Trisha Yearwood (inducted 2000)Clarence Carter (inducted 2002)Atlanta Rhythm Section (inducted 1996)



Interview courtesy of Ben Sandifer, Georgia Music Hall of Fame		 Ray Charles (inducted 1979)

The success of Albany-born Ray Charles ranges across musical categories, from pop and soul to gospel and country. Charles shares some thoughts about the making of one of his early hits, "I Got a Woman." Music sample: "I Got a Woman," by Ray Charles

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