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Country music pioneer Charley Pride dies age 86

Dec 12, 2020 23:15
By Shannonside News
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Country music pioneer Charley Pride dies age 86

Pioneering black country music star Charley Pride has died at the age of 86 due to complications from COVID-19. His dozens of hits, included '

Pioneering black country music star Charley Pride has died at the age of 86 due to complications from COVID-19.

His dozens of hits, included 'Kiss an Angel Good Morning' and 'Is Anybody Goin to San Antone?'.

He was very popular in Ireland and played here regularly during the Troubles when other artists stayed away.

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