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Charley Pride
📷 GREG MATHISON · Public domain

▸ Artist · 1971–1971

Charley Pride

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OriginUnited StatesGenrecountry musicLabelRCA Records, 16th Avenue Records

With a voice as smooth as a sunbeam cutting through the morning mist, Charley Pride carved his name into the heart of country music. Hailing from the United States, he began his journey swinging bats as a player in the Negro leagues before transitioning to a career that would inspire countless fans. His music, rich with storytelling and authenticity, found a home with RCA Records and 16th Avenue Records. One of his standout tracks, “Kiss an Angel Good Mornin’,” perfectly encapsulates the warmth and charm that defined his sound. As he strummed his guitar and sang, Pride bridged cultures and broke barriers, leaving behind a legacy that resonates as deeply today as it did during his heyday. In a world that can feel divided, his melodies remind us of the power of music to unite us all.

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Kiss an Angel Good Mornin'
Charley Pride
1971

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