Charley Pride, the first black superstar in country music, died in Dallas of COVID-19 complications Saturday, his publicist reported. He was 86. We'll let others write obituaries -- including this excellent one from Music City -- about Pride's wonderful and groundbreaking career. But longtime Route 66 fans undoubtedly know that one of his biggest hits, … Continue reading Country music legend Charley Pride dies at 86
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Charley Pride returns to Route 66 with new song
Country-music legend Charley Pride recently released a well-received album titled "Music in My Heart." Not only does the 83-year-old Pride sound good, but he musically returns to Route 66 with a cover of a semi-obscure Merle Haggard tune, "The Way It Was in '51." The first line of the song is: "Sixty-Six was still a … Continue reading Charley Pride returns to Route 66 with new song