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#CMAFest25: Frank Ray on “Miami In Tennessee” and the power of Hispanic culture

During the first week of June, 90,000 country music fans from all walks of life hit Broadway in Nashville, Tennessee, for CMA Fest.
Some of the biggest stars and brightest up-and-comers will be performing for four days.

Frank Ray is a former police officer turned country music artist. The New Mexico native weaves between cultures effortlessly, blending English and Spanish lyrics in his songwriting.

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We were able to catch up with him and discuss how being an officer influenced his musical journey, fatherhood, and the power of Hispanic culture in country music.

Rural Lifestyle & Entertainment Shows
Celebrating 16 Consecutive Seasons on RFD Network! “The Penny Gilley Show,” starring “The Sweetheart of Country Music” herself, Penny Gilley.
RFD-TV’s newest music series, “On the Record,” presented by John Deere, takes viewers on a journey through the heart of country music. Hosted by renowned broadcaster, Suzanne Alexander, the show features long-form interviews with today’s biggest artists and the veterans who inspired them. “On the Record” also gives viewers a front row seat to intimate performances and exclusive music video releases, highlighting the broad scope of Nashville’s talent.
Ray’s Roadhouse is a weekly program featuring the music of Ray Benson and Asleep at the Wheel. Ray and his band Asleep at the Wheel has had a more than 50 year career in the music industry and over the years have earned nine Grammy Awards. The program also will feature guest performers such as Pat Green, Stoney LaRue and Kelly Willis.
The affable and unassuming international singing star Daniel O’Donnell is one of Ireland’s best known performers – from Australia to Alaska.
SharkFarmer TV is the brainchild of Rob Sharkey, a 5th-generation farmer from Illinois. He shares the stories of incredible people in agriculture—both their successes and perhaps a few blunders along the way. You’ll see aerial footage of the field just as the drone crashes into a barn—and hear the story behind it all.