At the 2005 GRAMMYs, the legendary Ray Charles posthumously won Album Of The Year for Genius Loves Company, which features collaborations with Norah Jones, Gladys Knight, B.B. King, and Elton John. This win underscored Charles' lasting influence on music.
Genius Loves Company earned nine GRAMMYs that night, including Record Of The Year and Best Pop Vocal Album. Expressing heartfelt gratitude on stage, Charles’ manager, Joe Adams, accepted the award on his behalf, alongside the album's creators and producers. For more episodes of GRAMMY Rewind, visit GRAMMY.com/videos.
