Ronnie Milsap: A Life In Music, Touched By God

Musician Ronnie Milsap was born blind and shunned by his mother, who believed his blindness was punishment from God. He was raised by his grandparents, learned Braille at the age of 6, and lost the last remnant of his sight after a blow from a teacher at school. Guest host David Greene speaks with Milsap about his life, his new CD of gospel tunes and how the pop and country star was inspired by the hymns he sang in church as a child.

Ray Charles And Ronnie Milsap

One story that didn't make it to air was about how Ronnie Milsap met Ray Charles, and how the elder singer encouraged him to make music, to follow his heart. Hear an excerpt of that section of the interview. It's worth a listen.

Ray Charles Told Ronnie Milsap To Follow His Heart

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