Charley Pride

Charley Pride (1934–2020) was an American country singer and former professional baseball player whose hits included “Kiss an Angel Good Mornin’.” He became one of country music’s most successful Black performers.

RCA Records: An American record company that released recordings by artists including Charley Pride. RCA signed Pride in 1965 and released the records that established his country career.
Kiss an Angel Good Mornin’: A 1971 country song recorded by Charley Pride that became his signature hit. Its buoyant arrangement and memorable chorus made it Pride’s best-known song.
Sledge, Mississippi: A small town in the Mississippi Delta where Charley Pride was born. Pride’s childhood in Sledge preceded his moves into professional baseball and country music.
Country Music Hall of Fame: An institution in Nashville that preserves and honors the history of country music. Pride entered the Hall of Fame in 2000, recognizing his career and influence.
Chet Atkins: An American guitarist and record producer who led RCA Victor’s Nashville operation. Atkins signed Pride to RCA and helped guide his early recordings.
Is Anybody Goin’ to San Antone: A country song written by Dave Kirby and Glenn Martin and recorded by Charley Pride in 1970. The recording became one of Pride’s major early hits and showcased his smooth vocal delivery.
Negro leagues: Professional baseball leagues organized for Black players before Major League Baseball integrated. Pride’s early baseball career included play in leagues outside the major leagues.
Country Music Association Awards: Annual awards recognizing achievements in country music, presented by the Country Music Association. Pride won Entertainer of the Year in 1971, the first Black artist to receive the award.
Faron Young: An American country singer whose 1950s and 1960s hits included “Hello Walls.” Young helped Pride gain an early audience by bringing him onto his touring show.
All I Have to Offer You (Is Me): A country song written by Dallas Frazier and Jimmy Johnson and recorded by Charley Pride in 1969. It gave Pride his first number-one country single.

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