Five years ago today, the world said goodbye to the fearless artist who became country music's first Black star.
Country music lost a trailblazer five years ago, December 12, when Charley Pride, the first Black star in country music, died at age 86.
Few country artists could match Charley Pride’s level of success in the 1970s. He collected eight No. 1 albums and 20 No. 1 singles. He also earned several awards, including three Grammy Awards and ...
Charley Pride was the first great African American star of country music. Born in Sledge, MS in 1938, Pride left farm life behind and had a budding baseball career in the Negro and minor leagues. He ...
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