Charley Pride

Country Singer

Birthday March 18, 1934

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Birthplace Sledge, MS

DEATH DATE Dec 12, 2020 (86)

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About

African-American country singer who was responsible for over thirty #1 singles, including "All I Have to Offer You (Is Me)" and "I'm Just Me." 

Before Fame

He was a pitcher for the New York Yankees' minor league team. He started playing guitar when he was a teenager.

Trivia

He was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2000.

Family Life

He had three children with his wife Rozene Cohran, whom he married in 1956.

Associated With

He was one of RCA's most successful acts after Elvis Presley.