Michael Ray Roach (born April 29, 1988), Eustis, Florida, USA, better known as Michael Ray, is an American country music singer and composer. He signed a contract with Warner Music Nashville, for which he released his first single, "Kiss You in the Morning." The song has reached No. 1 in Country Airplay. Before the release of this single, Ray was led by John Rich of Big & Rich in the singing competition The Next: Fame Is at Your Doorstep, which he won. He and Rich co-wrote the Big & Rich single in 2015, "Run Away with You."