Trailblazing African-American Country Singer, Charley Pride, Dies From COVID-19 At Age 86

By Bianca Martin
Charley Pride Smithsonian
Items from the life of country music legend Charley Pride are shown in his recording studio in Dallas, Texas, Monday, Sept. 24, 2012. The Smithsonian has selected Pride to be part of the new National Museum of African American History and Culture opening in 2015 with Pride giving the museum items from his life. LM Otero / AP Photo
Charley Pride Smithsonian
Items from the life of country music legend Charley Pride are shown in his recording studio in Dallas, Texas, Monday, Sept. 24, 2012. The Smithsonian has selected Pride to be part of the new National Museum of African American History and Culture opening in 2015 with Pride giving the museum items from his life. LM Otero / AP Photo

Trailblazing African-American Country Singer, Charley Pride, Dies From COVID-19 At Age 86

By Bianca Martin
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African-American Country Music legend Charley Pride died from COVID-19-induced complications on Saturday. He was 86 years old. Reset takes a moment to remember the trailblazing singer.