Charley Pride
Charley Pride was an American country music singer, the first Black artist to achieve major stardom in the genre.
Beginning in the 1960s, he recorded dozens of hit songs including "Kiss an Angel Good Mornin'" and won multiple Grammy and Country Music Association awards.
His success broke racial barriers in a predominantly white industry.
Tennessee's largest city
- Grand Ole OpryHistoric country music venue
- honky-tonkRough country music venue
- fiddleAdjust restlessly; folk violin
- steel guitarSlide-played stringed instrument
twang · country music · RCA Victor · country ballad · traditional country · country hit · western swing · Music Row
Early explorer or settler
- groundbreakerInnovator, first to act
- integrationCombining into a whole
- courageFortitude facing danger
- determinationFirmness of purpose
perseverance · inspiration · role model · paved the way · historic · breakthrough · achievement · legacy
Singer's pitch span
- bassDeep pitch or fish
- tenorEssential meaning or import
- timbreSound's distinctive character
- resonanceAmplified oscillation at natural frequency
richness · depth · warmth · vibrato · smooth · crooning · velvet voice · deep voice
Vocal music performer
- guitaristOne who plays six strings
- concertLive musical performance
- stageRaised performance platform
- entertainerOne who amuses others
touring · live performance · audience · showman · charisma · CMA Awards · Grammy winner · chart-topper
Pouring vessel or hurler
- minor leaguesProfessional development tiers
- athleteSports competitor
- sportsCompetitive physical activities
- outfielderPlayer beyond the infield
Nashville
Tennessee's largest city
- Grand Ole OpryHistoric country music venue
- honky-tonkRough country music venue
- fiddleAdjust restlessly; folk violin
steel guitar · twang · country music · RCA Victor · country ballad · traditional country · country hit · western swing · Music Row
pioneer
Early explorer or settler
- groundbreakerInnovator, first to act
- integrationCombining into a whole
- courageFortitude facing danger
determination · perseverance · inspiration · role model · paved the way · historic · breakthrough · achievement · legacy · icon
vocal range
Singer's pitch span
resonance · richness · depth · warmth · vibrato · smooth · crooning · velvet voice · deep voice · singing voice
singer
Vocal music performer
entertainer · touring · live performance · audience · showman · charisma · CMA Awards · Grammy winner · chart-topper · discography
pitcher
Pouring vessel or hurler
- minor leaguesProfessional development tiers
- athleteSports competitor
- sportsCompetitive physical activities
outfielder · semi-pro · athletic · ballplayer
Charley PrideGrandmaster Flash
Influential turntablist from hip-hop's birth
Run-DMC · Tupac Shakur · Jay-Z · Snoop Dogg · punk rockers
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