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| ⚫ | '''Charley Frank Pride''' was one of eleven children born in ], on ], ] to poor ]s. Pride has become the only ] to carve out a major career in ]. As a result of his success, he was able to return to Sledge and purchase the cotton farm where he was born. | ||
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| ⚫ | Charley Pride met his future wife, Rozene, while playing baseball in ]. They have two sons, Kraig and Dion, and a daughter Angela. They also have two grandsons, Carlton and Malachi. The family resides in ]. | ||
| ⚫ | '''Charley Frank Pride''' was born in ], on ], ] to poor |
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| ⚫ | Pride played guitar and sang while touring as a baseball player. When it became clear that he would not become a major baseball player, he turned to music as a full time career. He was introduced to producer ], who gave him two songs to record, "The Snakes Crawl at Night" and "Atlantic Coastal Line." | ||
| ⚫ | Charley Pride met his future wife, Rozene, while playing baseball in ]. They have two sons, Kraig and Dion, |
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| ⚫ | Clement gave Pride’s two-song demo to the head of ] Records in ], ], who signed him to the label. Atkins and Clement considered not disclosing that he was black until the records were established, but Atkins decided that it was unfair to all concerned. Pride’s first single was broadcast in January ]. Within a short period of time, both songs became hits. | ||
| ⚫ | Pride played guitar and sang while touring as a baseball player. When it became clear that he would not become a major player, he turned to music as a full time career. He was introduced to producer |
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| ⚫ | Pride garnered more than 36 number one country singles and sold over 70 million albums, 31 gold and 4 platinum -- including one quadruple platinum. On RCA Records, Charley Pride is second in sales only to ]. | ||
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| ⚫ | "Kiss An Angel Good Morning" was a million-selling crossover single and helped Pride land ] Awards as Entertainer of the Year in ] and Top Male Vocalist in 1971 and ]. | ||
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| ⚫ | Other Pride standards include "Is Anybody Goin' To San Antone?" "I'm So Afraid of Losing You Again," "Mississippi Cotton Picking Delta Town," "Someone Loves You Honey," "When I Stop Leaving I'll be gone," "Burgers and Fries," and "You're So Good When You're Bad." Like many other country performers, he has paid tribute to ] with performances of Williams' classics "Kaw-Liga" and "Honky Tonk Blues" on his number 1 album, ''There's a Little Bit of Hank in Me''. | ||
| ⚫ | "Kiss An Angel Good Morning" was a million-selling crossover single and helped Pride land ] Awards as Entertainer of the Year in 1971 and Top Male Vocalist in 1971 and 1972. | ||
| ⚫ | In ], Charley released his autobiography, ''Pride: The Charley Pride Story'' (published by William Morrow). | ||
| ⚫ | Other Pride standards include "Is Anybody Goin' To San Antone?" "I'm So Afraid of Losing You Again," "Mississippi Cotton Picking Delta Town," "Someone Loves You Honey," "When I Stop Leaving I'll be gone," "Burgers and Fries," and "You're So Good When You're Bad |
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| ⚫ | On ], ], Pride accepted an invitation to join the ], in the process becoming the first African-American honoree in its more than 70-year history. | ||
| ⚫ | In 1994, Charley released his autobiography, ''Pride: The Charley Pride Story'' (published by William Morrow). | ||
| ⚫ | On May 1, 1993, Pride accepted an invitation to join the ], the first African-American in its |
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| In June 1994, Pride was honored by the ] with its prestigious Pioneer Award. | In June 1994, Pride was honored by the ] with its prestigious Pioneer Award. | ||
| In January 1996, Charley Pride was honored with a Trumpet Award by ], marking outstanding African-American Achievement. His "Roll On Mississippi" was considered as the official song of his home state, a stretch of Mississippi highway was named for him, and he headlined a special Christmas performance for President and Mrs. ] at the ]. | In January ], Charley Pride was honored with a Trumpet Award by ], marking outstanding African-American Achievement. His "Roll On Mississippi" was considered as the official song of his home state, a stretch of Mississippi highway was named for him, and he headlined a special ] performance for President and Mrs. ] at the ]. | ||
| In July 1999, Charley received his own star on the ]. | |||
| In July ], Charley received his own star on the ]. | |||
| On ], ], Charley was inducted into the ]. His name was announced by fellow Hall of Famer ]. | |||
| Pride's most recent album is ''Comfort of Her Wings'' (2003)on ]. | Pride's most recent album is ''Comfort of Her Wings'' (]) on ]. | ||
| ==External links== | ==External links== | ||
Revision as of 21:20, 31 January 2005
Charley Frank Pride was one of eleven children born in Sledge, Mississippi, on March 18, 1938 to poor sharecroppers. Pride has become the only African American to carve out a major career in country music. As a result of his success, he was able to return to Sledge and purchase the cotton farm where he was born.
Charley Pride met his future wife, Rozene, while playing baseball in Memphis. They have two sons, Kraig and Dion, and a daughter Angela. They also have two grandsons, Carlton and Malachi. The family resides in Dallas, Texas.
Pride played guitar and sang while touring as a baseball player. When it became clear that he would not become a major baseball player, he turned to music as a full time career. He was introduced to producer Jack Clement, who gave him two songs to record, "The Snakes Crawl at Night" and "Atlantic Coastal Line."
Clement gave Pride’s two-song demo to the head of RCA Records in Nashville, Chet Atkins, who signed him to the label. Atkins and Clement considered not disclosing that he was black until the records were established, but Atkins decided that it was unfair to all concerned. Pride’s first single was broadcast in January 1966. Within a short period of time, both songs became hits.
Pride garnered more than 36 number one country singles and sold over 70 million albums, 31 gold and 4 platinum -- including one quadruple platinum. On RCA Records, Charley Pride is second in sales only to Elvis Presley.
"Kiss An Angel Good Morning" was a million-selling crossover single and helped Pride land Country Music Association Awards as Entertainer of the Year in 1971 and Top Male Vocalist in 1971 and 1972.
Other Pride standards include "Is Anybody Goin' To San Antone?" "I'm So Afraid of Losing You Again," "Mississippi Cotton Picking Delta Town," "Someone Loves You Honey," "When I Stop Leaving I'll be gone," "Burgers and Fries," and "You're So Good When You're Bad." Like many other country performers, he has paid tribute to Hank Williams with performances of Williams' classics "Kaw-Liga" and "Honky Tonk Blues" on his number 1 album, There's a Little Bit of Hank in Me.
In 1994, Charley released his autobiography, Pride: The Charley Pride Story (published by William Morrow).
On May 1, 1993, Pride accepted an invitation to join the Grand Ole Opry, in the process becoming the first African-American honoree in its more than 70-year history.
In June 1994, Pride was honored by the Academy of Country Music with its prestigious Pioneer Award.
In January 1996, Charley Pride was honored with a Trumpet Award by Turner Broadcasting, marking outstanding African-American Achievement. His "Roll On Mississippi" was considered as the official song of his home state, a stretch of Mississippi highway was named for him, and he headlined a special Christmas performance for President and Mrs. Clinton at the White House.
In July 1999, Charley received his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
On October 4, 2000, Charley was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. His name was announced by fellow Hall of Famer Brenda Lee.
Pride's most recent album is Comfort of Her Wings (2003) on Music City Records.
External links
- Charley Pride Home Page has a short phrase from "Kiss an Angel Good Morning".