Pioneering Black country star Charley Pride died Saturday in Dallas due to complications from COVID-19. He was 86.
Pride was the first Black member of the Country Music Hall of Fame.
An impressive pitcher, Pride initially thought he would pursue baseball as a career path, but his musical talents proved strong.
The country music legend became one of the most significant artists at RCA Records.
He snagged 29 No. 1 hits between 1969 and 1983 with 67 charted singles, including his very first one, "Just Between You and Me."
Other hits included "Is Anybody Goin' to San Antone," "Afraid of Losing You Again," and "Mountain of Love."
He made his Grand Ole Opry debut in 1967, and won CMA Entertainer of the Year award in 1971, along with male vocalist in both 1971 and 1972.
Pride won three performance Grammys, two for gospel and one for country. He was inducted to the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2000.
Just a month ago, he was honored with the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award. He joined Jimmie Allen on stage to perform "Kiss an Angel Good Morning."
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