Paul Rodgers rang the New York Stock Exchange Closing Bell at 4pm Tuesday afternoon to highlight and celebrate the release of his new album, The Royal Sessions.

The album is a collection of classic songs unique to the Memphis sound, capturing the music in its purest form, and featuring live band and vocal takes performed together at Royal Studios by Rodgers and an all-star roster of legendary musicians.

One hundred percent of the proceeds from The Royal Sessions will be donated to the Stax Music Academy, an institution in Memphis that helps inner city kids learn music, and in a broader context, responsibility and a sense of community.