Tag: Charley Pride

Alan Jackson To Receive CMA Lifetime Achievement Award

The Country Music Association has revealed its 2022 CMA Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award recipient—chart-topping Country Music superstar Alan Jackson. Jackson will accept the honor during “The 56th Annual CMA Awards,” broadcasting live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena Wednesday, Nov. 9 on ABC. Dierks Bentley, Jon Pardi, Carrie Underwood and Lainey …

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Brei Carter Kicks Off Black History Month With A Classic

Brei Carter

To acknowledge the start of Black History Month, country, southern pop singer-songwriter, and Louisiana native, Brei Carter has released a new music video today for her heartfelt tribute to country music legend Charley Pride, with a fresh take on his #1 signature hit “Kiss An Angel Good Mornin.’” Watch above. …

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Country Legend Charley Pride Passes At 86

Charley Pride, whose rich baritone voice and impeccable song-sense altered American culture, died Saturday, December 12, 2020, in Dallas, Texas of complications from Covid-19 at age 86. Born a sharecropper’s son in Sledge, Mississippi, on March 18, 1934, Pride emerged from Southern cotton fields to become country music’s first Black …

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WATCH: Jimmie Allen Debuts Short Film “Bettie James Picture”

Jimmie Allen debuts his short film “Bettie James Picture” today written by Allen and directed by Sam Aldrich. “Bettie James Picture” sees Allen portraying a working class citizen dealing with dreams, loss, and hope – all told through the music of Bettie James. The collaboration EP “Bettie James” was released …

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2021 Volunteer Jam Will Be Tribute To Charlie Daniels

Today, David Corlew and Associates announced next year’s Volunteer Jam will go on as scheduled and serve as a tribute concert to the late Charlie Daniels. The 2021 Volunteer Jam: A Musical Salute to Charlie Daniels will take place Monday, February 22, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. C/T at Nashville’s Bridgestone …

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Charlie Daniels Reveals Volunteer Jam Lineup

Charlie Daniels Reveals Volunteer Jam Lineup > Bridgestone Arena, Nashville 2/22/21

During a tumultuous time in our nation, country and southern rock icon Charlie Daniels is giving fans something to look forward to. Late last year, the Country Music Hall of Fame singer announced the return of his legendary Volunteer Jam. Headlined by The Charlie Daniels Band (CDB), the concert is …

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‘Charley Pride: I’m Just Me’ Debuts On CBC’s Documentary Channel January 1

Charley Pride

Charley Pride: I’m Just Me, a documentary about the life and career of legendary Country music superstar Charley Pride, will debut on CBC’s documentary Channel on Wednesday, January 1 at 7:30 pm ET/4:30 pm PT as part of their All Day Music Marathon. It will repeat on Sunday, February 2 at …

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Blanco Brown Makes Opry Debut

Blanco Brown, the mastermind behind the international smash single “ The Git Up, ” made history Tuesday night as he became the first artist to perform at the Grand Ole Opry accompanied by a DJ—which was a key element to showcasing the musical influence 808’s have in his signature “TrailerTrap” …

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Grand Ole Opry To Celebrate 93rd Birthday

Charley Pride

The Grand Ole Opry is set to celebrate its 93rd birthday with an annual Birthday Bash and a special birthday concert by Opry and Country Music Hall of Fame member Charley Pride at 3 PM Sat., Oct. 13 at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, TN. The Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award …

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The Grand Ole Opry To Honor Military Families

Craig Morgan

The show that made country music famous is scheduled to salute the families of enlisted soldiers with a red carpet parade and two special  Salute the Troops Opry performances Tuesday, May 22. The public is invited to be a part of the honored families’ red carpet arrivals outside the Opry House beginning …

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