Charley Pride
Charley Frank Pride (born March 18, 1938) is an American country music singer, musician/guitarist, recording artist, performer, and business owner. His greatest musical success came in the early-to-mid 1970s when he became the best-selling performer for RCA Records since Elvis Presley. In total, he has garnered 39 No. 1 hits on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts.
Pride is one of the few African-American country musicians to have had considerable success in the country music industry and only the second African American to have been inducted as a member of the Grand Ole Opry.
In 2010, Pride became a special investor and minority owner of the Texas Rangers Major League Baseball club.
Read more about Charley Pride: Early Life and Career, Rise To Music Fame, Height of His Career, "Kiss An Angel Good Mornin'", Pride During The 1970s, 1980s and Beyond, Personal, Film, Chronology, Awards
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