The Tragic Death of Charley Pride

Dec 13 2020

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Country music legend Charley Pride passed away on December 12th, 2020 in Dallas, Texas from coronavirus complications, according to an announcement from his official website. The singer was 86 years old. Per the statement, "Pride emerged from Southern cotton fields to become country music's first Black superstar and the first Black member of the Country Music Hall of Fame." Instead of flowers, Pride's family asked for donations to The Pride Scholarship at Jesuit College Preparatory School, St. Philip's School and Community Center, The Food Bank, or another charity. As devastating as his passing is to his family, friends, and fans, Pride's career ended on a great note. He gave his final performance with Jimmie Allen on November 11th, 2020 at the Country Music Awards. That same night, Pride received the Lifetime Achievement Award. While Pride received accolades for his performance, speech, and career achievements, the award show itself caused controversy, because it was held indoors with a live audience in the midst of a coronavirus pandemic. There were no fans present, but there were plenty of country singers in the room, many of them sans face masks. Watch this video for information on the tragic death of Charley Pride. #CharleyPrice #RIP