Charley Pride broke barriers as country music’s first Black superstar, scoring 29 number-one hits from the late 60s through the 80s. A smooth baritone and easy charm made songs like “Kiss an Angel Good Mornin’” instant classics. Raised in Mississippi, Pride first chased a baseball dream before music made him a legend. #country | Truck Stop Chic

Today would have been Charley Pride's 88th birthday. Over his career, Charley had 29 number one hits and over 50 top tens! In this clip, he and Hank Williams Sr's steel guitar player, Don Helms, perform Your Cheatin' Heart. | Country Road TV

Not only was Charley Pride known for his immense talent and long list of Number One hits, but he also made a tremendous contribution to the Country Music genre. At the 29th #ACMawards, we were honored to present him with the ACM Pioneer Award. 🗓️ 1994 | #60GreatMoments #ACM60 | ACM - Academy of Country Music

What was the story behind Charley Pride's first recorded song? Watch this extract from An Evening with Charley Pride ONLINE ONLY ON FACEBOOK with the The Frank Kilbride Show, from 9pm tomorrow night. | All Things Country