Charley Pride
Biography
Charley Frank Pride is an American singer, musician, guitarist, business owner, and former professional baseball player. His greatest musical success came in the early to mid-1970s, when he became the best-selling performer for RCA Records since Elvis Presley. During the peak years of his recording career (1966–87), he garnered 52 top-10 hits on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, 30 of which made it to number one.
Pride is one of only three African-Americans to become a member of the Grand Ole Opry (the others are DeFord Bailey and Darius Rucker). He was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2000.
Filmography
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In the Shadow of the King
2026
as Self
Charley Pride: I'm Just Me
2019
as Himself
Sweet Daddy Siki
2017
as Himself
Country Kings at the BBC
2014
Country at the BBC
2011
as Self (archive footage)
The Black List: Volume Two
2009
as Self
Opry Video Classics: Honky-Tonk Heroes
2007
as Self (archive footage)
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Grand Ole Opry at Carnegie Hall
2006
as Self
Charley Pride: Live in Canada
2005
as Himself
Hee Haw 10th Anniversary Celebration
1978
as Self
From Nashville With Music
1969
as Himself