Charley Pride Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
By CarolDM
@CarolDM (203396)
Nashville, Tennessee
October 22, 2020 1:55pm CST
Was glad to hear that Charley Pride, age 86, will receive CMA's Lifetime Achievement Award to be presented at the CMA (country music association) awards show in Nashville on November 11th of this year.
"Kiss an Angel Good Morning" was one of his biggest hits.
He will be the first black artist to receive this award. He has had many hits since the 1970's. This award is well deserved in my opinion.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
22 Oct 20
dang, whilst i'm completely thrilled, i wonder why 'tis takin' so long?? mr. pride 'twas one 'f my mamaw's fav's, so i got to listen to e'ery song he e'er put out. he did so much fer country music.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
23 Oct 20
@CarolDM i've still all mamaw's albums, cassettes 'n cd's :) 'tis true, quite oft they honor 'em 'fter the fact... 've ne'er comprehended why?
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@porwest (112780)
• United States
22 Oct 20
@CarolDM Indeed, and I do not disagree. I just think sometimes a lot of these "awards" are more token than anything. I am sure in his life his fans, and their adoration mean more to him and meant more to him that a simple plaque or honoring.
The token seals the deal, such as does a Medal of Honor or Purple Heart. But the real personal pride comes from what the person did to be recognized in the first place.
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@DocAndersen (54399)
• United States
23 Oct 20
it really is i love a lot of his songs (since i started wander back into older country stuff)
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
24 Oct 20
@DocAndersen Most of it is not so bad, right!
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@DocAndersen (54399)
• United States
24 Oct 20
@CarolDM truly a gift, I've been listening to older country since you got me hooked!
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@RebeccasFarm (91299)
• United States
23 Oct 20
Aw he is still alive I had not thought about him for years and congrats to him.
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@FourWalls (86583)
• United States
23 Oct 20
Did you know he was a baseball star in the Negro League before he started singing?
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@Tampa_girl7 (54714)
• United States
23 Oct 20
Yes,he is very worthy. I love his musuc
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@moffittjc (128831)
• Gainesville, Florida
23 Oct 20
Good for him! He deserves it. It's nice to see the CMA recognize his achievements.
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@LindaOHio (222285)
• United States
23 Oct 20
Congratulations, Charley! Glad to hear this.
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@GreatMartin (23670)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
22 Oct 20
I saw him in person twice--a good showman with a smiling personality!
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