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Opry 100 Honors Charley Pride's Legacy
17 Jul
Summary
- Event honors late country music superstar Charley Pride.
- Performances by Opry members and Pride's son.
- Proceeds benefit the Opry Trust Fund for country music professionals.
The Grand Ole Opry is set to commemorate the life and career of the late Charley Pride with its Opry 100 Honors event on September 22. Held at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, the tribute will showcase performances from esteemed Opry members Darius Rucker and Pam Tillis, alongside Neal McCoy and Pride's son, Dion Pride.
Charley Pride, country music's pioneering Black superstar, achieved 29 No. 1 hits and three Grammy Awards. He was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2000, following significant career milestones that began with his RCA Records signing in the 1960s.
Dion Pride expressed his family's gratitude, stating, "The Grand Ole Opry held a very special place in my father's heart." Opry executive producer Dan Rogers added, "Charley's spirit and songs live on, and we're so looking forward to celebrating both on the Opry stage in September."
As part of the Opry 100 Honors series, $5 from each ticket sold will support the Opry Trust Fund, which provides assistance to country music professionals facing hardships. This series has previously honored legends such as Loretta Lynn and Johnny Cash.
