🎙️ COMING OCTOBER 12 — RAY JOHNSON ON THE RECORD MACHINE SHOW! 🎶

Singer-songwriter Ray Johnson joins James Michael Hollenstein on The Record Machine Show for a brand-new interview on October 12, 2026!

Hailing from St. Charles, Illinois, Ray is a longtime singer-songwriter with a catalog of nearly 200 original songs and a musical style inspired by the jangly pop sounds of the 1960s and the storytelling traditions of the great 1970s singer-songwriters.

The interview comes on the heels of the release of Ray's sixth album, Water Colors, arriving October 6, 2026. Featuring the lead single “Be Still My Heart,” the new album continues Ray's talent for combining memorable melodies with vivid imagery, thoughtful lyrics, and storytelling that connects with the listener.

We'll talk with Ray about the making of Water Colors, the inspiration behind the new songs, his songwriting process, the musical influences that have shaped his sound, and how he continues to…