The best country music covers can truly reinvent a song – and every so often, country artists do beyond what’s amazing that they become the ultimate recordings. They breathe new life to older country hits and even bring it all ...
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to reverberate worldwide more than one year after its first strike, taking over the lives of everyday individuals. With an estimated 219 million cases of infection all over the world, from frontline workers to prominent personalities ...
Charley Pride’s wife, Ebby Rozene Cohran, has always been by the country legend’s side even before his string of hit songs and a career that has spanned well more than the past five decades – until Pride’s death in 2020 ...
Charley Pride — a forerunner for Black musicians in country music — died in December 2020 at the age of 86. The iconic country singer had unfortunately dealt with complications from COVID-19. Pride has had a lengthy and memorable career ...
One after the other, we've seen several country music stars and all-time greats bid farewell to all of us. From one of the groundbreaking stars of our generation like Charley Pride to the all-time favorites like Kenny Rogers, they will ...
Since his passing on Saturday, the country music industry is still mourning one of its legends and pillars, Charley Pride. Both up and coming and veteran artists had their way to commemorate the legendary and groundbreaking career of Pride. Country ...
The second week before the beginning of December starts sad as one of the greatest, kindest, and legendary country artists passed away. This was following Pride’s immense battle with the infamous global pandemic COVID-19. He was a father-figure and a ...
The country music industry has yet again lost a legend. Charley Pride died at the age of 86, leaving everyone in mourning. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Charley Pride™ (@charley_pride_official)Among Charley Pride's friends, none could be in greater ...
Here are some interesting Charley Pride facts you probably didn’t know! The groundbreaking singer was one of country music’s biggest success stories in the late ’60s through the mid-’80s. With his warm, strong baritone voice and a knack for phrasing ...
Charley Pride is one of the most well-known country music stars in history. His voice has entertained audiences for decades, and his songs continue to be played on radios all across America. Ever since his career skyrocketed in 1966, Charley ...
The first black superstar of country music, singer Charley Pride, has died. His publicist confirmed that Pride passed away on December 12 in Dallas, Texas, from complications related to COVID-19. He was 86. Country music’s biggest names, celebrities, and Pride’s ...
Charley Pride is this year’s recipient of CMA’s Willie Nelson Life Time Achievement Award. Qualification for the award is for artists to attain established credibility in country music. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Country Music Association ...
How many times have you heard Charley Pride singing the song “Crystal Chandeliers?” Perhaps it would be too many to count In 1967, Pride covered “Crystal Chandeliers,” and it became an instant hit despite not being released as a single. ...
In the early years of country music, you will rarely see Black country singers. It was a genre often viewed as white music. But things have changed since the late 1960s when African-American singer Charley Pride hit the scene. He ...
Charley Pride has been an iconic figure for country music. Throughout his career, Pride shattered racial boundaries while racial tensions were at its peak and at the same time was creating timeless country hits. Charley Pride’s career was not an ...
Kiss An Angel Good Mornin was Charley Pride’s eight No. 1 song in 1972 and has since become his signature tune. Charley Pride, however, had his career in full swing in 1971 as he was able to produce seven number ...
Charley Pride was made known by his sleek, Southern-accented baritone voice. He was the most accomplished African-American during the 1960s. Over the span of 23 years, from 1966 to 1989, he was able to produce unforgettable songs that spent multiple ...
People believe that time heals all wounds but Charley Pride does not. Let’s find out why. Let your heart rest after encountering heartbreaks. Let us admit that heartbreaks happen for a reason. In fact, it is a thing that changes ...
Charley Pride‘s groundbreaking vocals can deliver a truly wonderful love song, and anyone who gets a chance to listen to it will fall in love. This is what happens when he released the signature song “Kiss an Angel Good Mornin'” ...
Once you are in a relationship you think it’s going to last forever, but in reality, it only lasts as long as you are both working for it. However, if one of the party stops working, it falls apart. A ...
Country legend Charley Pride adds another prestigious award on his growing list of accolades. Pride is the recipient of the inaugural Grammy Museum Mississippi’s Crossroads of American Music Awards. via Morehead State Public Radio Honoring Charley Pride’s Legacy and Contributions ...
“Kiss An Angel Good Mornin'” It is a popular song written by Ben Peters. Thus, it has been popularized by American country music artist Charley Pride. Pride’s version of the song was released on October 1971 as a single from ...
When it comes to love, what is the best gift you can offer to your partner? For me, it is my time, love, and faithfulness to him. Why did not I include giving him fancy gifts? That’s because giving him ...
Charley Pride is the most celebrated African-American country singer of all time. He broke records and carved his name into a musical genre that’s mostly dominated by white artists. His distinctive voice made everyone want more from him. Hence, Pride ...
In celebration of the 50th Annual Country Music Association Awards, CMA created the biggest and brightest music videos in country music history. Entitled “Forever Country,” the music video does not only feature thirty CMA award-winning artists, but it also fuses ...
There is always this feeling of happiness when you put together some things and it comes out the way you wanted it. Nothing can beat that moment of pure joy. And, that is what George Canyon felt when he released ...
Jesus’ sacrifice can’t be explained by any human. He let himself be crucified on the cross for our sins to be cleansed. However, the sad truth is that most people don’t recognize Him. We don’t deserve anything because we are ...
A lot of people receive so many blessings every day, be it material or spiritual. But the sad truth is, most of us often forget to thank the Supreme Being who gave us all of those things. Further, some people ...
Most of us don’t want to experience feelings that will make us uncomfortable like pain, loneliness, sadness, and agony. Moreover, a lot of people want to be happy all the time but the reality is that life is not perfect. ...
Marty Robbins classic “El Paso” is one that no artists can refuse to record or perform. It’s a beautiful tale of love, death, and sacrifice. Robbins’ tale of a cowboy who fell in love was performed by two great country ...
Charley Pride is one of country music’s treasures. His presence in this genre made a huge change and diversified country music. Today, we celebrate his 85th birthday by listening to the songs he made popular. Photo Credit: Charley Pride/ Greg ...
“You Win Again” is a heartbreaking blues written by country singer Hank Williams in 1952. He recorded the song on the same year he wrote it, and the interesting part was the day he recorded the song. Williams cut the ...
Most of the time, people are busy with a lot of things that their time is consumed by work and career. But most people are forgetting the most important thing which is Jesus. Moreover, everyone will be so busy that ...
We can’t get enough of how great Charley Pride is along with the music he released. His groundbreaking voice is surely sent from heaven, and we are lucky enough to experience his greatness as an artist. Photo Credit: Charley Pride/ ...
Charley Pride gives us an insight into what matters more in a relationship. His love song “All I Have to Offer You (Is Me) is a refreshing take on the meaning of love and its importance. The Making of “All ...
It is no doubt that Charley Pride has made a lasting mark in country music. Now, his life is subject of a new documentary entitled American Masters—Charley Pride: I’m Just Me. via Charley Pride’s Official Facebook Page Micheal Kantor, executive producer ...
The son of a Sledge sharecropper, Charley Pride first won notice as a singer when music was just a sideline to his early baseball career. Taking a shot at what seemed an unlikely career in Nashville, he went on to ...
Prayer is usually done by different sects in Christianity. Some religions call it meditation. Also, this is your only chance to speak to the mighty being that you believed in. Moreover, it is the only way wherein you can communicate ...
Picture yourself in a beautiful tropical island, with the sound of the waves, watching the sunset, while sipping a cold drink. That’s a perfect place to be, isn’t it? Well, Charley Pride’s song prefers the opposite. The narrator of the ...
God gave His life for us. He suffered and died on the cross for our sins to be washed. Thus, it’s just so sad that sometimes, we are so busy that we tend to forget His existence. Also, we only remember ...
“Mountain of Love” is a single written by Harold Dorman in 1959. Dorman recorded his song on the same year he wrote it. It was released the following year as a single. Dorman’s recording entered the Billboard Hot 100 chart ...
Falling in love and experiencing love may change a person’s life perspective. However, having a perfect love that was lost can change us. It can make us bitter, melancholy, and even become negative about everything. But the worst part is, ...
The Billboard Hot Country Songs chart is published weekly by the Billboard in the United States. This chart is only one of the categories. Moreover, the table lists the most popular country music songs, calculated weekly by collecting airplay data ...
Charley Pride at Country Road Photo Credit: www.youtube.com Charley Pride on Country’s Family Reunion In 2010, Country’s Family Reunion invited the legendary country singer Charley Pride on their show. He performed Hank Williams’ song “Kaw-Liga.” Charley showcased his talent as ...
Well-known for his hit “Kiss an Angel Good Mornin’,” Charley Pride was one of the most influential black country musicians of his time. He recorded and released the said hit in 1971 which became one of the greatest and most ...
Charley Pride Photo Credit: https://www.si.com We are very busy in our every day lives that sometimes we forget to take the time to stop and think about God. We usually think that God is only there for us when we ...
“There’s A Little Bit Of Hank In Me” Album Recording Hank Williams’ songs, just like Charley Pride’s 1980 album “There’s a Little Bit Of Hank In Me” wasn’t a new concept. Since this idea had already been mined quite thoroughly. ...
The Hag Hits for Other Artist The story of “A Shoulder To Cry On” by Charley Pride starts, of course, with the artist behind it, Merle Haggard. The Hag scored 38 No. 1 singles as a singer. Not only that, ...
“I perform in places where I’m the only African-American and I’ve never had a bad experience. The problem is not with the fans, it’s with the executives – they’re trying to go with what’s worked before, and they’re trying to ...
In the 1980’s, Country singer O.B McClinton kept releasing novelty songs that explore the complexities of his “blackness” in a predominantly “white” environment. In “The Only One,” he recounted an experience where he played music in a honky-tonk bar. Everything ...
Charley Pride |Photo Credits: billboard.com About the Song A country song that hit in the early ’70s, “Is Anybody Goin’ to San Antone” was first recorded by American country music star Charley Pride. American songwriters Glenn Martin and Dave Kirby crafted the ...
Often, we come across a gospel hymn. Always, we tend to overlook the person who wrote such a wonderful song. Dick Damron was born as Joseph Glenn Damron, on March 22, 1934. He is a Canadian country music singer and songwriter. ...
Charley Pride is one of the great singers in the history of country music. He does not always get his due, and most folks think he vanished long ago. His song “Did You Think To Pray” is a top-to-bottom country gospel album. ...
Covering the Song Joe Nichols is one of the modern artists who embrace their traditional roots. Having said that, he has been covering a series of classic country songs. In a new video, Joe Nichols explains why he chose “The ...
It Wasn’t the First Title… “Amazing Love” by Charley Pride was actually first written in the fall of 1972. However, it went through almost a year’s worth of alterations before the final version saw the light of day. John Schweers ...
Tunesmith Glenn Martin Most songwriters that go to Nashville with a beat-up old car. Most of them end up sleeping in that car for several months or longer to get their careers off and running. And those were the lucky ...
Charley Pride says most fans who hear his love songs feel that he is singing them directly to his wife, Rozene. It was certainly fine with him. Such is his song, “Someone Loves You Honey”. For those who already know ...
Kacey Musgraves will surely be your new cup of tea. She is a breath of fresh air. In this modern day, modern lifestyle especially modern music is prevalent in the society. But for us Country Music enthusiasts, we still are ...
The Original Version When country legend George Jones was a youngster, he would sometimes get away from his mother and take off down the street. His mother would ask an older boy who lived across the street to catch young ...