American Songwriter

How Charley Pride Dominated the Country Music World in 1972

Few country artists could match Charley Pride’s level of success in the 1970s. He collected eight No. 1 albums and 20 No. 1 singles. He also earned several awards, including three Grammy Awards and ...
American Songwriter

On This Day in 1972, Charley Pride Was at No. 1 With His Tenth Chart-Topping Single—a Love Song Almost Too Good To Be True

Pride released “She’s Too Good to Be True” in September 1972 as the sole single from Songs of Love by Charley Pride. It quickly climbed the Hot Country Songs chart and reached No. 1 on November 18. I ...
WWNO

American Routes Shortcuts: Charley Pride

Charley Pride was the first great African American star of country music. Born in Sledge, MS in 1938, Pride left farm life behind and had a budding baseball career in the Negro and minor leagues. He ...

Remembering Charley Pride's No. 1 Hit 'A Shoulder to Cry On' 53 Years Later

A 1973 country classic written by Merle Haggard became Charley Pride’s 11th No. 1 hit, marking another milestone during his ...
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CMA Award for Male Vocalist of the Year awarded to Charley Pride

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. 1971 Country Music Association (CMA) ...