Grammy Salute to Charley Pride!

A Grammy salute to music legend Charley Pride.
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[@djh784]

Just watched a BBC documentary about him, I found it significant that Marty Stuart will call other singers by their first names but with Charley it was "Mr Pride" . A mark of respect.

[@shannonbush7196]

He deserves respect. great man

[@glendadavidlamkin7593]

He is a Mr pride of all times

[@glendadavidlamkin7593]

In Norway that thought he was a king

[@paulg444]

Charley Pride, a US Army Veteran who was a first class baseball talent that just happened to have a voice that was solid country gold !!!

[@brendadrumm9708]

A gentle man every sense of the word

[@judyjirasek6287]

RIP Charley Pride. My all time favorite singer.

[@TheThoover]

What a guy. A true gentleman. I consider myself so fortunate to have grown up (I'm 64 now) listening to him, Elvis , Johnny Cash and so many others who have grown older or are not with us anymore.

[@mariefrench8058]

RIP Charley ,what a great icon ,you will never be forgot

[@robertevans5814]

Absolutely. Marie

[@dianaharris9916]

He is from Mississippi! We have always been so proud of him!

[@STRAYDTHABEAST]

Y'ALL SHOULD BE ,HE DESERVES IT ,HE IS A TRUE COUNTRY MUSIC LEGEND, AND ALWAYS WILL BE !

[@brendagray4958]

Me too

[@cecils3357]

Been listening to Mr. Charley Pride for over 50 years now and I tell you, I could listen to him sing the same songs every single day, and NEVER get tired of hearing him sing! Love him and always will. Thanks for all your hard work, sir.

[@brendadrumm9708]

Spot on he walks alongside God x

[@redloh7204]

A ton of respect for this great American. Love you Charlie Pride!

[@primroseharan9749]

love charley I've been a fan of his for years he still sounds the same as when he started out he is simply brilliant

[@briartlaw]

I agree 100% with you ..

[@wally1452]

Man! I loved Charly Pride from the moment he came on the scene in the 60's. What a fine, fine human being he was and with that great voice, he had to make it...and I listen to him all the time...also listen to his great friend and amazing guitar player, Glen Campbell! They are both gone now, sadly. We have their music, thank goodness. I could go on and on about Charly and others (he lived into his 80's and looked 20 years younger, he still could get up and do his performance. Incredible talent, so happy I saw it.

[@zbowen2001]

I am paying homage to you Charlie Pride. You are more than a legendary country singer, one of the best. You have brought us some good music and now you have gone to join our ancestors. You will be recognized because I am recognizing all our Ancestors who have blessed us with sweet music. Rest well, we will miss you but your spirit lives on in your songs. So sorry to see you go but you are honored. Sincere Condolences to your family and all your fans.

[@octaviajordan3395]

TO THE FAMILY OF THE LATE GREAT CHARLEY PRIDE MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO YOU .MR CHARLEY PRIDE MAY YOUR REST BE SWEET AND MAY GOD ENFOLD YOU IN THE ARMS OF SWEET DELIVERANCE.LOVE ALWAYS

[@marshachesbro5188]

I saw you in concert at the Erie county field house in the 70s.Thank you for sharing your gift of music with me.God bless you.

[@infinityhurd3326]

Can we stop with the race baiting. He a great country singer. We all know what color he is. DAM! And by the way I'm black.

[@trwent]

Dam? You mean like Hoover Dam ????

[@carolfeichko3231]

I’m a old white great great grandmother, I love mr pride always did always will. A wonderful man . A real man. We are the same race , the human race. Lov you sir.

[@sheilapittfield868]

Well said...and I so agree! He was a wonderful singer and human being, whatever his skin color...and it obviously didn’t matter to him. I just hate that he’s gone now. What a wondrous Heavenly choir he’s now singing in, probably leading it! God Bless and keep him...🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@danielueblacker9118]

Amen. I am a music lover also like you.

[@willhunt8174]

... just because you say it, doesn't make it so....we don't just say "I'M BLACK" 👈🏾🤨 LAME ASS.😂🤣

[@1mespud]

Thank you CHARLIE PRIDE for doing your part to help tame mankind with your gift and talent. A true trailblazer and your legacy can not be undone. 1934-2020

[@michaelhampton9493]

This great man is a living legend. Charley you are Country music

[@yamajammer76]

I love his reply on "How You an African American became a country music artist?" "Because I'm a hillbilly." Guy looks great for his age!

[@lateesha8174]

yamajammer76 That's the part that stood out to me and I loved it.

[@BuckyBrown-lt4ry]

What he says, in his own way, is "I'm not a black guy. I'm a guy who just happens to be black" More people should have this attitude and drop the race shit.

[@crazymixture57]

He twists white liberal minds on how he can be so loved especially in the deep south.

[@crazymixture57]

@c f Yup...just like that fine young man who held a rally in CA and got his front teeth knocked out. The commie antifa is supposed to be against racism but they punched a black man in the face.

[@kellyreed8001]

Just a great humble person

[@brianharrison7854]

Mr. Pride you are a Class Act love your music

[@rjwilliams3356]

Mr Charley Pride,one amazing singer! Love all his songs...God Bless You Mr Pride!

[@oliviasimpson7526]

One of the greatest country singers of out time....with his rare country music voice.....with the Amazing Crystal Chandiliers, so beautiful song

[@mattedwards4533]

Loved Charley,s music in the sixties and still love it today. Your songs bring back a lot of good memories. Thanks Charley!

[@sherrypatrick3794]

Kiss an angel good morning ! We love you Charley

[@lindalovesal]

Love Charley one of our greats we still have.Thank you for sharing

[@oliviasimpson7526]

One of the most rareist and beautiful voices of our time, with the Amazing Crystal Chandeliers....my all time favorite...i will listen to.it forever ....thank you Mr Pride

[@ginocandia5770]

😊😊 I'm very pleased to know I'm not the only one that loves the song but when last did you play it?

[@sissyplatt2715]

This man is one of all the country music artists, he should be so proud of his achievements and never consider he was different from all the other artists....We love his spirit and his singing and We Love him, such a gracious person.

[@whynotward]

Congratulations Mr. Pride....I met you and your wife quite a few years ago at a party for the AT&T golf Pro Am in Pebble Beach, CA. Somehow you found out I was an Aquarius and so was your wife. You were very gracious and we got to talking Country music since I was really the only one there who really loved it. Thank you for that great experience!

[@mosesbabali9087]

Old music is gold

[@itissobeautiful.andrewpern4479]

I love Charley Pride songs and he is really awesome singer .

[@billbaker330]

Thank you charlie for your songs over the years

[@sharonsmith956]

It is so heartwarming to give Charlie Pride the recognitions while he is alive and can appreciate then. I love you mr. Pride. Thanks for all your songs.

[@theafricanphilosopherqueen3032]

All great people have one trait...humility, RIP charl

[@47811kcv]

This is a well deserved award. However, I would say, that the best part is when he makes it pretty clear right away that he's not interested in making it a race issue. The man has a beautiful voice. He's a legend. I think this lady should have watched other interviews. A few years back he even put Oprah in her place. I think it's just wonderful when a MAN like Charley sets an example. Another favorite part is when he set the cut off at George Strait regarding when country music died.

[@beverlykennedy126]

Hard to believe he’s 80 yrs old . Looks great for that age . I’ve always been a fan of Mr. Prides music. Still love listing to him.

[@barbarafast8182]

Charlie,.always just the best. I've heard country music my entire life, from before 3 yrs old, I am now 78, he sang from his heart and it involved how a lot of what our lives were going through, or how we lived with our lives. Your the angel Charlie, God bless You. (vancouver, bc)

[@michaelhampton9493]

Charley you are a legend

[@stephenisika5687]

Charlie you can't die, you will remain in our hearts forever. I loved you music and been your fan for over 50 years.

[@kimsalas904]

My ❤ broke when i heard the news you were and always be my childhood even now your music will go on forever Rip old buddy Roll on 💔

[@artkent]

Truly one of the greats of Country Music. He proved to me how music is the universal language. One of my dad's friends, Tony, was a real racist back in the late '60s but he LOVED Charlie Pride. That was his favorite singer. My dad was always teasing him about that.

[@tammycampbell728]

He will be missed by all. RIP love ya

[@cathys1625]

Love your singing! My late husband loved it and he got me listening to it. He passed away in 96. Congratulations

[@suzannasitton]

Charley Pride was, is & always will be Awesome!!!

[@dougcarter1924]

suzannasitton JUST LET THAT MAN SING.HIS COMPLEXION DON'T HAVE A DAMN THING TOO DO WITH THIS.

[@suzannasitton601]

I kind of think maybe you're responding to someone else ...

[@bonniethornburg6534]

I have always loved this man and his music; he most certainly is a class act! And he is also a gentle soul. So glad he sings country music. I was out of high school for several years when he first came on the scene. Loved his music then and still do! Carry on, Charlie. You are greatly appreciated!

[@fiolrose9597]

Just love Charlie Pride ❤️ I'm born & raised listening to him, thank's to my parents. Now I'm 45 y.o. By the way, I'm from Norway 🇳🇴 so his music reach far... ❤️

[@lestereisenbarth9375]

Forget about his color. Like he said it's only pigment. A great man, father, husband of over 60 years and one of the best talents country music has ever seen

[@lespotter7375]

Charlie sings from his heart

[@rickynorris6957]

Still one of the best singers of all time

[@gilmurrell8789]

Charlie, is Amazing! My Granny Had one of his albums, before I learned to play guitar, and I learned every song, and Sang Right Along with Mr. Charlie.. I was 10, or 11 years old.. I still sing his music today!! ;)

[@lateesha8174]

Gil Murrell I listen to him with my grandpa and still love his music today.

[@HerbWalker]

Black or White hasn't got a DAMN thing to do with it. Soulful COUNTRY music is from the HEART, NOT from your damn SKIN!! GeeZ!!!!

[@STRAYDTHABEAST]

i know right these mfers nowadays like race issues and i believe most of them want to be victims ,what a giant croc of shit ,CHARLIE PRIDE IS ONE OF ,IF NOT ,THE GREATEST COUNTRY SINGER OF ALL TIME,HIS RACE DID NOT MATTER THEN AND IT DONT MATTER NOW HE IS JUST A COUNTRY MUSIC LEGEND PERIOD ,NOT A BLACK COUNTRY LEGEND ,JUST A COUNTRY MUSIC LEGEND !

[@laurapoulsen276]

The thing is, this was a different time. Back then race mattered a LOT. For Charley to make it big, race was one of the issues

[@shaneb1861]

50 years and Mr.Pride still has to answer the same lazy questions from reporters. You can tell he is sick of the same intro question.

[@maireadlavelle5563]

Charlie pride was abrillant singer I Mairead loved every one of his songs hope heis happy and still singing in heaven.

[@BuckyBrown-lt4ry]

What a great man and NICE person. The others should follow suit.

[@terryg3921]

One of the greatest country music singer ever. Had terrible times to go thru, but really showed it could be done. A great music artist.

[@ethlemaebetson9572]

I love Charlie pride from I was a little girl his music penetrate my soul deeply and I have a verity of his Album original Mr Charlie pride I wish I can get to meet you before I die or before you leave this world your music will live on even my children I got hooked on your music God Blessings to you Mr Pride

[@janicescott7338]

What a beautiful man! Inside and out! Love “Roll on Mississippi”.

[@janicescott7338]

What a great man. I’m going to listen to Roll on Mississippi and cry my eyes out today. My condolences to his family.

[@gabrielefusi9940]

One of my country music heroes .a livin legend

[@ManuelGuzman067]

They need too make a 🎥 about this mans life and carear in dixieland

[@mrjamila88]

latino heat yes someone needs to make a movie of him!

[@vogelfrau2425]

Nice idea. Who plays the main role ?

[@teresabillington2264]

Has Charlie been drinking from the fountain of youth lol? He looks fantastic for his age.He doesn't even look a day past 60.83 wow! , .A great country singer who my mom admired and had all his albums. He broke racial barriers at the time .Continue 2 b a legend.

[@lateesha8174]

They did not mention that the only person to out sale him at RCA before they sold to Sony was Elvis Presley.

[@richardwebb8203]

I was 12 yrs old when I first heard of Charley Pride, My cousin played his 8 track in her car. Charley is my favourite country artist of all time, still love his music.

[@susanmetzger2432]

Charley Pride is and always will be the best.I agree what used to be Country and Western is far superior to today's country music.The likes of Eddy Arnold,Glen Campbell,Jim Reeves,tc were Country music's best.Thank goodness we still have Loretta Lynn,Crystal Gale,Kenny Rogers,Bill Anderson and others

[@karyannfontaine8757]

Wonderful interview with Charley Pride. Remarkable man with a super voice who deserved every award

[@carolrodriguez9537]

He was the greatest love of Country Music a LEGACY LEGENDARY THAT HE WAS , HE VOICES WAS BEAUTIFULLY CONGRATS CHARLIE PRIDE. BE MISS SO MUCH.

[@michaelelliot9007]

Canada will never, ever, forget you. 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@thomasmurray7246]

Met Charlie and heard him sing the strongest voice I have ever heard and I have heard amazing voices in my life I also got a photograph with him which I treasure up on my wall in my home love Charlie

[@laurapoulsen276]

Charley Pride was my most favorite growing up and even today

[@carolshepherd5825]

I’m so sorry that he is gone from us... I always love his music...

[@jeangriffin6247]

You sing today as you did years ago,you do what you do well.

[@patrickmoynihan3902]

A class act and true legend! I'm sorry I never got to see him perform.

[@joebauer7357]

He will live on forever in his music is still wonderful

[@bgoldrick7689]

Rip charley some of my mom's favorite artist. You gave me a lifetime full of beautiful memories. Thanh you so much and may they play your music forever

[@barbarapetry8013]

Love this man and his music 🎶 Thankful for your family and your talent!!

[@amyburton6640]

*We love you Charley Pride !!*

[@darbyhere]

❤️ His voice and music always got me😍 I Love Charlie, he’s a LEGEND🙋🏻‍♀️ sending love from Canada 🇨🇦

[@sissibee91]

Another one of the finest singers ever. RIP Charley Pride you are loved. ❤🙏

[@susanmetzger2432]

Charley Pride rocks. He has a wonderful quality to his voice,nobody does it better.It has nothing to do with the color of ones skin. just his talent The best Country singer ever!

[@williamalexis8266]

Charley pride is one of best country and western singer in the sixties and seventies.

[@eileen8974]

Have loved him since I was a little girl, I had no idea what color he was, nor did I care, he was wonderful, friendly and a great artist. My mom loved him also. I am so glad he just wanted to sing and play for us all.

[@ginocandia5770]

😊😊 I'm very pleased to know I'm not the only one that loves the song but when last did you play it?

[@alcoleman5261]

I'm just another white boy that grew up listening to the great Charlie Pride. It's not the color of his skin that made him great but his God-given voice. In the 1960s while others listened to the Beatles my radio was tuned into Charlie Pride and other country music singers. I, too, am just a hillbilly.

[@keithphillips-twelvesoilss4458]

I am from India. He is the Pride of America. A lot of Indians love him. RIP Charley, God bless you...

[@bobbypride]

Thank you cousin

[@lateesha8174]

bobby pride I bet your family is very proud. I have been a big fan of his since I was a little girl listening with my grandpa.

[@bobbypride]

Yes especially me.my ex- girlfriend was same as you,only i took her out to meet him backstage charley 💘 loved her story about being raised on his music.her father would always play his songs.write back to me if want anything else about the my cousin please.

[@conradquilliam6076]

@@bobbypride Hello from Australia Bobby. I grew up on Charley Pride. In fact our whole district did. We lived in a farming district in rural Tasmania. I have seen him twice in concert and to this day my Dad still listens to Charley. Charley is as good as family to us. It's a real pleasure writing to you Bobby P.

[@celestinepride6753]

@@conradquilliam6076 Hi, thank you for your pleasant comments! Sorry my Father did not get the chance to write you back! We are thankful!

[@bobfrost4134]

@@celestinepride6753 I am sorry about your father, Celestine. Hopefully he and Charlie are reunited now.

[@kinggrimreaper9605]

Charlie Pride R.I.P

[@lynnetteb82]

I love me some Charley Pride. He is the best of the best and my all time favorite.

[@monicafindlay8326]

Charley pride was my favorite country singer when he sing his voice was like a angel but that what he was well even angels dies I think he’s going to have that mansion

[@monicafindlay8326]

He s going to get his cabin in the corner of glory land may his soul Rest In Peace

[@brendaholliday6866]

My deepest condolences to the family, friends and fans of the late entertainer, Mr. Charley Pride. I had the pleasure of attending a concert and a meet and greet of his several years ago. What a true gentleman he was, may he rest in eternal peace. 💫

[@hennysabajo8527]

This man he's music is timeless

[@judithlynnstreet1919]

You are awesome!

[@lynnemacfadzean4855]

RIP Charley you were one in a million and i along with many will miss you

[@lindabrown7106]

I love you so much charley pride you are my best friend

[@aracelibasilio7672]

One of my favorite singers.

[@gymjim100]

Loved You From The Moment I heard You're Voice!

[@lindalovesal]

Thank you for this Rip Charley you will be missed 💕🇨🇦

[@ednafenton7558]

Love Charley Pride. Does anyone remember the AMC or CMA when he won an award(can't remember for which, male or entertainer of the yr). Loretta Lynn was presenting it. They told her she wasn't aloud to touch him if he won. She thought they were crazy(award show people). Don't they realize you can't tell Loretta what she can or can't do! When he won, she ran to him, gave Charley a big hug and kissed him in her excitement for him. She didn't care he was a black man & neither did I. He was, still is, a great Country Music singer like the rest of them. I'm surprised Loretta didn't write a song about it. Lol. And yes, it can be found on KZbin .

[@nancygeddeh7346]

I love this man I have never seen or met his music I have been listening to for many years in my country n home in Africa my favorite is I'm just me. Hi Charley

[@terriecotham1567]

To me good music has to come from the heart. And like so many his music is down to earth. His word's can make one thank or ring true in life. Became a fan at a young age. Use to transport truck driver from Yellow. Road Way and a few other's Charle Pride was one of those singer's who would always stop ever one from talking when one of his songs came on the radio. The van would become quit as if you were in Sunday service. May artist never stop bringing music or art into this world for it would be a darker place with out them May god be with all those in pain at this time. And may you thank of him in life. I do each time the radio playes his music or i reach for his CD

[@joejoebrian1014]

Charlie Pride is a humble man. He should have told this reporter he is a Music legend not just a country music legend. before the late 50s you didn't have genres. Charlie Prides music transcends barriers.

[@terryrussell12]

RIP Charlie Pride. Your music lives on .....

[@donaldmcintoshdonaldmcinto8704]

Charlie played simi pro ball in Great Falls, Montana before he was discovered. I first saw him in1964 or1965.

[@theresedandeneau1195]

Love his answer! Class act.

[@scanias650.5]

I like this music. Greating from The Netherland.

[@normatucker5632]

I do not care what color he or anyone else is. He is just awesome. He has a wonderful voice and is just a great person. I hope that people today do not see things in color the way they use to. If someone deserves something, it does not matter what color they are. They should be appreciated for what they are doing and sharing with the world. God bless his family.

[@chapmaned24]

I'm 56 years old, grew up listening to Charlie Pride as a child, and my generation actually grew up with the MELTING POT mind set, and it was GREAT. As a young child in that era of MELTING POT mindset, with my parents more aware of the 60's civil rights than I was, I felt that I was in a better place, becasue they (My Parents) were UNLEARNING racism, while I never knew racism, until this NEW milenial generation came along and isolated color to different groups. They want us to SEE color, whereas I never did see color. And that is what MAKE AMERICA GREAT is all about...don't see color at all. So when I hear statements of "people of color; women of color", I want to PUKE, because that is not what I was raised with, and to me, Charlie Pride was not a man of color, but a great Country singer.

[@barbarariley3552]

Charlie you are the best and congratulations on your award you deserve it love you Charlie pride

[@1besieged]

Mississippi man , you will be missed, just a great singer, great man. You say you are just a hillbilly but you sure could sing great!

[@Royelsworth]

Charlie Pride is a living legend

[@MrCdaddaniel]

Growing up he was my favorite. Im white and I went to Branson to watch him. Such a Gem

[@jj-cm3sk]

Beautiful voice, rest in peace Charlie.

[@fluharty123]

What a class act. Rest In Peace Sir.