Ray Price was a prominent country music artist known for his rich baritone voice and diverse musical style, which included honky-tonk and western swing. His significant contributions to the country music genre spanned over seven decades, from the 1950s through the 2000s. Price was recognized for his signature "4/4 shuffle" rhythm that became a standard in country music, notably featured in his hit "Crazy Arms". This track, along with many others, secured his place as an influential figure in the evolution of country music.