Singer-songwriter-pianist Jon Batiste will be honored with the inaugural Ray Charles “Architect of Sound” Award at the Grammy ...

"Ray Charles is a beacon for me, a blueprint," Batiste said in a statement.

Jon Batiste will receive the inaugural Ray Charles 'Architect Of Sound' Award at this year's Grammy Hall of Fame Gala.

Jon Batiste will be honored with the inaugural ... He is a singular example of musical genius, artistic freedom and craft of the highest level that will continue to inspire humanity for ...

Jon Batiste will receive the inaugural Ray Charles ... “He is a singular example of musical genius, artistic freedom and craft of the highest level that will continue to inspire humanity ...

Jon Batiste will be the inaugural reciptient for the Ray Charles Award at the Grammy Museum in Los Angles this May.