Eagle Country 99.3
By Travis Thayer
Charley Pride. Shutterstock photo.
Country Music Hall of Famer Charley Pride has died.
Pride passed away Saturday at the age of 86. The cause of death was complications from COVID-19.
The Mississippi-native became country music's first Black superstar in the 1960's and went on to have a Hall of Fame career. He had 52 top-10 hits, 30 of which went to number one. Some of his most well-known songs include "All I Have to Offer You (Is Me)", (I'm So) Afraid of Losing You Again", I Can't Believe That You've Stopped Loving Me", "I'd Rather Love You", "Is Anybody Goin' To San Antone", "Wonder Could I Live There Anymore", "I'm Just Me", and "Kiss an Angel Good Mornin".