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 musicâs first African-American superstar. He signed to RCA Victor in 1967 and earned a string ofâŠ
After more than 50 years as a recording artist, Charley Pride can add another feather to the cap of his Hall of Fame career: CMAâs 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 toâŠ
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Three generations of Black country artistsâCharley Pride, Darius Rucker and Jimmie Allenâhave come together to record a new song, âWhy Things Happen.â Penned by Jimmie, Cary Barlowe, Brandon Day and Tate Howell, âWhy Things Happenâ is featured on Jimmieâs new collaborative EP, Bettie James, which dropped on July 10. Jimmie revealed that he co-penned theâŠ
Charlie Daniels announced the lineup for his all-star concert, Volunteer Jam, which will take place at Nashvilleâs Bridgestone Arena on Sept. 15. Since its inception in 1974, Charlieâs Volunteer Jam has brought together some of musicâs biggest stars for a number of worthwhile causes. This yearâs lineup includes Trace Adkins, Justin Moore, The Marshall Tucker Band, ChrisâŠ
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 lookâŠ
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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,âŠ
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 Mississippiâs Crossroads of American Music Award. The award honors an artist who has made significant musical contributions âinfluencedâŠ
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After more than 50 years as a recording artist, Charley Pride will be the subject of a new documentary, American MastersâCharley Pride: Iâm Just Me, on PBS on Feb. 22. The film, which is narrated by Tanya Tucker, chronicles Charleyâs improbable journey to country stardom, from his humble beginnings as a sharecropperâs son on aâŠ
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
Life is full of curveballsâjust ask Charley Pride. Before winning Grammy Awards and topping the charts with hits like âKiss an Angel Good Morninââ and âIâd Rather Love You,â Charley had dreams of pitching in Major League Baseball. Charley chased the dream in his teens and 20sâfinding some success in the Negro Leaguesâbut hung upâŠ
ERNEST and Snoop Dogg just teamed up to record âGettinâ Gone,â a cross-genre collaboration that combines the country musicianâs Nashville roots with the rapperâs West Coast vibes. The track marks the inaugural offering from ERNESTâs new DeVille Records imprint via Big Loud, and the new label head was surprised Snoop wanted to take part inâŠ
Zedd is rumored to be bringing out country star Maren Morris during his Coachella performance this Sunday (April 13), continuing his tradition of collaborating with high-profile surprise guests for his sets. The DJ has a history of thrilling Coachella audiences with special appearances during his past festival sets â including Katy Perry, Kesha, and MorrisâŠ
FanDuelâs Kentucky Derby Party is set to return to Louisville again this year, and will feature Shaboozey as the headlining act. The exclusive, invite-only event is set for May 2 at Paristown Arts and Entertainment District, with FanDuel planning to make a $100,000 donation to the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance as part of the festivities. âIâmâŠ
Country music icon Dolly Partonâs remarkable career will be celebrated at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville with a new exhibition, Dolly Parton: Journey of a Seeker, running from May 20 to September 2026. The exhibit will showcase Partonâs diverse talents as a singer, songwriter, actor, author, businesswoman, and philanthropist, featuringâŠ
During a show in Gilmer, Texas on Saturday (April 5), Braxton Keith was forced to briefly stop his performance of âHonky Tonk Cityâ due to unruly fans who were throwing beers on stage. The country singer â who is currently touring the US in support of his recent EP, Blue â shared a TikTok videoâŠ