Vocalist

Singer, Songwriter & Musician

Ray Strickland

Central Visual & Performing Arts High School

Ray is a singer, songwriter, musician and minister who has received piano lessons from Jazz St. Louis. Time for Change was written during the pandemic after losing a cousin to gun violence. He was brought up in the church where from a young age he sang in the choir and he has been playing piano for six years. Ray has been accepted into Morehouse College where he plans to pursue a doctoral degree while majoring in both Music and Religion.

Meet The 2026 Finalists

The 2026 Finalists performed on stage January 23, 2026. Learn more about the exciting awards and opportunities the 2026 talented student performers won in addition to performing on stage at the Fabulous Fox!

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