Country artists including
Darius Rucker, and
Tim McGraw took to social media to honor Charley's legacy as a pioneer for country music and Black musicians.
The beloved, barrier-breaking country star
Charley Pride has died at 86 from health complications tied to the coronavirus.
The singer, who was the first Black member of the Country Music Hall of Fame, died Saturday in Dallas of complications from COVID-19, the Associated Press reported.
The three-time Grammy Award winner had dozens of hit songs, including 30 No. 1 hits. Some of his most popular songs include “Kiss an Angel Good Morning," “Is Anybody Goin’ to San Antone,” “Burgers and Fries,” “Mountain of Love,” and “Someone Loves You Honey.”