East Helena declares December 23 as Charley Pride Day
and last updated 2020-12-23 20:24:54-05
EAST HELENA â East Helena is honoring a music superstar who started his illustrious career there.
Mayor James Schell and the East Helena City Council have proclaimed Wednesday, December 23, 2020 as âCharley Pride Day,â recognizing the country music legend who passed away earlier this month at the age of 86.
Country music legend Charley Pride still a Montanan at heart
âOn this day, we shall officially honor Charley Pride and recognize the joy he has given so many in this city, community, state and country with his incredible singing and musical talents,â the proclamation read.
East Helena declares December 23 as Charley Pride Day
By: Jonathon Ambarian
and last updated 2020-12-23 20:24:54-05
EAST HELENA â East Helena is honoring a music superstar who started his illustrious career there.
Mayor James Schell and the East Helena City Council have proclaimed Wednesday, December 23, 2020 as âCharley Pride Day,â recognizing the country music legend who passed away earlier this month at the age of 86.
Country music legend Charley Pride still a Montanan at heart
âOn this day, we shall officially honor Charley Pride and recognize the joy he has given so many in this city, community, state and country with his incredible singing and musical talents,â the proclamation read.
Shawn Landres
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