‘Musicians On Call’ brings bedside visits to Tampa

TAMPA, Fla. - A group of musicians is helping hospital patients heal by bringing the magic of music to their bedside.

At perhaps their darkest and toughest time, an intimate bedside performance can have wondrous healing powers for patients and Florida native Michael Ray knows that as well as anyone.

The singer/songwriter has four number one hits and more than a billion streams of his songs, such as "Whiskey and Rain" and "Think A Little Less," and enjoys his bedside performances as much as his arena shows.

"We get to see people having a good time at concerts, but you really see the impact that music can have with these room visits," he said. "It may be the first time they've smiled and not thought about what they're going through."

The backstory:

He started his hospital visits in Na