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Willie Nelson

I think Ray Charles did as much as anybody when he did his country music album. Ray Charles broke down borders and showed the similarities between country music and R&ampB.

Willie Nelson

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Willie Nelson is saying that Ray Charles played a big role in blending different music styles by recording a country album. This helped people see how country music and rhythm and blues share common elements, breaking down the barriers between the genres.

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