Frank Sinatra said "There is only one true genius in show business...Ray Charles." The show, performed in The East Room of The White House includes performances by Yolanda Adams, Leon Bridges, Andra Day, Anthony Hamilton, Brittany Howard, Demi Lovato, Sam Moore, Jussie Smollett, The Band Perry and Usher with Rickey Minor as executive music director with The Christian McBride BIg Band playing charts from the Ray Charles archives. “Lonely Avenue” is sung by Leon Bridges and features a solo by Dan.