RAY STEVENS has spent more than six decades proving he can do something very few artists manage well: comedy and heart.For many listeners, Stevens is best known for novelty classics like Gitarzan, Along Came Jones and The Streak – hit singles packed with comic voices, sound effects and unforgettable hooks.But there has always been another side to Ray Stevens.He is also the voice behind warm, timeless hits like Misty, Everything Is Beautiful and Turn Your Radio On.This week Stevens returns with Savannah, the lead single from his new albumFavorites Old & New.Savannah is smooth, easy-going country storytelling with a strong Southern flavour. The song blends nostalgia, melody and warmth in a way that fits comfortably with today’s more traditional country and Americana-based formats.The 13-track album mixes classic favourites with newer material, highlighting the humour, charm and musical versatility that have defined Stevens’ remarkable career.“I had a lot of fun creating this album, Favorites Old & New, says Stevens. “It really does contain a few of my favorite old songs as well as favorite new ones penned by some talented writers. I just hope Ray Stevens fans enjoy it as much as Ray Stevens!”With Favorites Old & New, Ray Stevens once again reminds listeners why he remains one of America’s most distinctive entertainers – equally comfortable making audiences laugh or moving them with a great song.