Charley Pride liked to let his accomplishments, and his music, speak the loudest. 1 country chart hits and was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2000. Further noteworthy because this was the first time a Black performer had topped the country music charts since Louis Jordan did it in 1944. This was also the last song Pride performed in public, in duet with young Black star Jimmie Allen, at November’s CMA Awards. “Someone Loves You Honey” (1978)Advertisement“Honey” was a sleek, upwardly mobile ballad the way Pride handled it, and his 20th No.

Source: Los Angeles Times December 13, 2020 03:05 UTC