Darius Rucker was among the many country singers who turned to social media to react to the unexpected news of Charley Pride's death on Saturday (Dec.12).
Published Dec 12, 2020Charley Pride country music s first Black superstar has died. The artist died on Saturday (December 12) as a result of COVID-19 complications. He was 86.
The Country Music Hall of Fame member gave his last-ever performance at the the Country Music Association Awards back in November, when Pride received the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award. At the time, the awards show has heavily criticized for holding an in-person gala indoors and without masks.
Born in Sledge, MS, on March 18, 1934. Pride began his music career in the mid- 60s, with his biggest commercial success taking place in the 70s. At his peak, Pride raked in 52 Top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart with 30 of those making it to No. 1.