The Recording Academy honored Charley Pride with one of its 2017 Lifetime Achievement Awards during a ceremony and tribute concert on July 11 at The Beacon Theatre in New York City. PBS will air the show, Grammy Salute to Music Legends, on Oct. 13 at 9 p.m. Other 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award winners include Jimmie…
After 50 years as a recording artist, Charley Pride can add another feather to the cap of his Hall of Fame career: the Recording Academy will honor Charley with its 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award. The Academy will honor Charley with a ceremony and live tribute concert on Tuesday, July 11, 2017, at The Beacon Theatre…
As Luke Bryan gears up to perform “The Star-Spangled Banner” at Super Bowl LI (51) today (Feb. 5), sports website Yardbarker ranked all 50 Super Bowl national anthem performances, and one country star didn’t fare very well. In the 50-year history of the Super Bowl, only five country artists have performed the national anthem before…
In the 50-year history of the Super Bowl, only five country artists have performed the national anthem before the big game: Charley Pride, Garth Brooks, Faith Hill, Dixie Chicks and Carrie Underwood. At Super Bowl LI (51) this year, Luke Bryan will add his name to the list as he sings “The Star Spangled Banner”…
After 50 years as a recording artist, Charley Pride can add another feather to the cap of his Hall of Fame career: the Recording Academy will honor Charley with its 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award. Charley, a three-time Grammy winner, is considered country music’s first African-American superstar. He signed to RCA Victor in 1967 and earned…
The stars came out tonight (Nov. 2) for the 50th Annual CMA Awards held at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. In celebration of the golden anniversary, legends and today’s hottest artists walked the expansive red carpet before entering the tribute filled show. From Charlie Daniels, The Oak Ridge Boys and Charley Pride to Garth and Trisha,…
Tonight (Oct. 16) the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum held their annual Medallion Ceremony to formally induct this year’s new members. “Modern Era Artist” category: Randy Travis “Veteran Era Artist” category: Charlie Daniels “Non-Performer” category: Fred Foster, Monument Records founder The event took place at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville and…
The country music industry can be a fickle business, so to have a career that lasts 10, 20 or 30 years is a huge accomplishment. But 50 years? That’s almost unheard of, but Charley Pride is doing just that. The legendary singer is celebrating 50 years in country music. Charley started his career in 1966…
45 years ago today (July 28), Charley Pride recorded his signature hit, “Kiss an Angel Good Mornin’,” at Nashville’s RCA Studios. Charley released the tune in October, and by December it was No. 1 on Billboard‘s Hot Country Singles chart. photo by Mitch Peyser/StarVista LIVE
Getting our kids to read in the summer can sometimes be challenging but there are lots of teacher approved ideas and incentive programs available to keep them on track! They can earn game tokens from our Friends at Chuck E Cheese who has tons of rewards ideas for being a good student and a good…