#OnThisDate in 1970 Ray's song “Everything Is Beautiful” hit #1 on both the Hot 100 and Easy Listening Billboard charts! This classic was written by Ray Stevens for his 1970 television show and became a huge hit. It was Ray's first #1 single on the Billboard charts and ended up winning a Grammy in 1971 for Best Contemporary Male Vocal Performance along with several other nominations. "Everything is beautiful in its own way, like a starry summer night or a snow covered winter's day" #raystevens #

#OnThisDate In 1971 Ray won his first Grammy award with his hit song "Everything Is Beautiful"! The Grammy win was for Best Contemporary Male Vocalist, but it also received 5 other nominations including Record of the Year and Song of the Year. "Everything Is Beautiful" had been written by Ray for his 1970 television show, The Ray Stevens Show, and turned out to be a huge hit! Here's Ray performing it live on the BBC program The Morecambe & Wise Show in 1970. Enjoy! #everythingisbeautiful #moreca