In was January of 1972 that Charley Pride hit number-one with his 8th chart topper, and the song that would become most identified with the singer, “Kiss An Angel Good Morning.” Growing up Jimmie Allen knew that he wanted to be a singer…and not just any genre, he wanted to be a country singer. That’s…… MORE
With a surprise in Surprise, Arizona, this weekend Major League Baseball’s Texas Rangers honored the late Charley Pride with naming their spring training field after him. Before he was singing iconic hits like “Kiss An Angel Good Mornin’” and winning CMA Entertainer of the Year (1971), Charley was pitching for the Memphis Red Sox of…… MORE
Austin City Limits has become a fan and country music artist favorite. The program, which launched in 1974, as attracted every country music act you can think of to its stage, and along the way has developed a strong and loyal fanbase. Over the years the Austin City Limits stage has be graced by country…… MORE
American Masters – Charley Pride: I’m Just Me is streaming for free through Dec. 26 via PBS and the PBS Video app. The film, which is narrated by Tanya Tucker, originally aired on PBS in 2019. It chronicles Charley’s improbable journey to country stardom, from his humble beginnings as a sharecropper’s son on a cotton…… MORE
The Grand Ole Opry tallied its 4,954th consecutive Saturday night broadcast on Dec. 12 with a showcase featuring Scotty McCreery, Brett Young, Dennis Quaid and Chris Young. Earlier in the day on Dec. 12, news broke that Charley Pride, 86, died in Dallas, Texas, due to complications from Covid-19. Chris Young decided to honor Charley…… MORE
Funeral arrangements for Charley Pride have been announced. According to a press release from Charley’s publicist, which you can read below, family and close friends will hold a private wake in Dallas this week, with future plans for a public celebration of life. “Charley Pride’s family and close friends will hold a private wake and…… MORE
CMT will honor the late Charley Pride with a new TV special, CMT Remembers Charley Pride, on Dec. 16. The new special will featured three decades of interviews and commentary from Charley, concert footage, many of his greatest hits and appearances by Darius Rucker, Loretta Lynn, Merle Haggard, Tim McGraw, Shania Twain, wife Rozene and…… MORE
Jimmie Allen like many around the world is deeply affected by the passing of Charley Pride this weekend, (Dec 12, 2020). 24 hours after the news broke of Charley’s death, Jimmie posted an 18 minute video to fully express his grief because what he wanted to say “couldn’t really (be) put into a caption on…… MORE
Following the death of Charley Pride on Dec. 12 in Dallas, Texas, due to complications from Covid-19, the Country Music Association released a statement regarding its Covid-19 protocols at the CMA Awards on Nov. 11. Charley was presented with the 2020 Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award in Nashville at the 54th CMA Awards on Nov.…… MORE
A number of country artists are paying tribute to Charley Pride, 86, who passed away on Dec. 12 in Dallas, Texas, due to complications from Covid-19. Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire, Luke Combs, Jason Aldean and more shared their messages of love and remembrance via social media and statements. Dolly Parton via Twitter: “I’m so heartbroken…… MORE
Country Music Hall of Fame member Charley Pride, 86, died on December 12 in Dallas, Texas, due to complications from Covid-19, according to a press release from his publicist, Jeremy Westby. Charley, a three-time Grammy winner, is considered country music’s first African-American superstar. He signed to RCA Victor in 1967 and earned a string of…… MORE
After more than 50 years as a recording artist, Charley Pride can add another feather to the cap of his Hall of Fame career: CMA’s 2020 Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award. Charley will accept the honor during the 54th CMA Awards on Nov. 11 in Nashville. The Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award was established to…… MORE
![Charley Pride, Darius Rucker & Jimmie Allen: 3 Generations of Black Country Artists Record New Song, “Why Things Happen” [Listen]](https://express-images.franklymedia.com/6616/sites/1446/2020/07/10074345/Darius-Rucker-Jimmie-Allen-Charley-Pride.jpg)
Three generations of Black country artists—Charley Pride, Darius Rucker and Jimmie Allen—have come together to record a new song, “Why Things Happen.” Penned by Jimmie, Cary Barlowe, Brandon Day and Tate Howell, “Why Things Happen” is featured on Jimmie’s new collaborative EP, Bettie James, which dropped on July 10. Jimmie revealed that he co-penned the…… MORE
Charlie Daniels announced the lineup for his all-star concert, Volunteer Jam, which will take place at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Sept. 15. Since its inception in 1974, Charlie’s Volunteer Jam has brought together some of music’s biggest stars for a number of worthwhile causes. This year’s lineup includes Trace Adkins, Justin Moore, The Marshall Tucker Band, Chris…… MORE
Super Bowl LIV (54) on Feb. 2 is not slated to have any country-centric performers taking the stage at halftime (Jennifer Lopez and Shakira) or performing the national anthem (Demi Lovato) during pre-game festivities. However, a handful of country stars have taken part in various Super Bowls over the last 50-plus years. Take a look…… MORE
![Country Music Hall of Fame Welcomes New Members Brooks & Dunn, Ray Stevens & Jerry Bradley in Star-Studded Ceremony [Photo Gallery]](https://express-images.franklymedia.com/6616/sites/1446/2019/10/21090920/Brooks-Dunn-Reba-mcentire-TA.jpg)
Ray Stevens, Jerry Bradley and Brooks & Dunn were formally inducted in the Country Music Hall of Fame during a star-studded medallion ceremony on Oct. 20 at the CMA Theater. A number of current Hall of Fame members were on hand for the celebration, including Charley Pride, Randy Travis, Reba McEntire, Charlie Daniels, Ricky Skaggs,…… MORE
After more than 50 years as a recording artist, Mississippi native Charley Pride can add another feather to the cap of his Hall of Fame career as he will be the recipient of the inaugural Grammy Museum Mississippi’s Crossroads of American Music Award. The award honors an artist who has made significant musical contributions “influenced…… MORE
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After more than 50 years as a recording artist, Charley Pride will be the subject of a new documentary, American Masters—Charley Pride: I’m Just Me, on PBS on Feb. 22. The film, which is narrated by Tanya Tucker, chronicles Charley’s improbable journey to country stardom, from his humble beginnings as a sharecropper’s son on a…… MORE
More than 50,000 fans packed Nissan Stadium for Night 2 of CMA Fest on June 8 to see performances by Mason Ramsey, Charley Pride, Brett Young, Jake Owen, Luke Combs, Old Dominion and Carrie Underwood. Check out our photo gallery, courtesy of photographer Tammie Arroyo, AFF-USA.com. photos by Tammie Arroyo, AFF-USA.com… MORE
Life is full of curveballs—just ask Charley Pride. Before winning Grammy Awards and topping the charts with hits like “Kiss an Angel Good Mornin’” and “I’d Rather Love You,” Charley had dreams of pitching in Major League Baseball. Charley chased the dream in his teens and 20s—finding some success in the Negro Leagues—but hung up…… MORE
Thomas Rhett is ready to hit the road and Bring The Bar To You in 2022!
Starting in June, Thomas will kick-off his Bring The Bar To You tour with back to back shows in Gilford, New Hampshire with openers Parker McCollum and Conner Smith.
After going through the last two years, Thomas says, “I’ll never take for granted being able to come see y’all and I’m so fired up to play some of these new ones that were made with these nights in mind. I have a feeling things are going to get loud – I’m counting down the days already!”
Photo Courtesy of Thomas Rhett