American Songwriter

On This Day in 1972, Charley Pride Was on an Unprecedented Chart-Topping Run That Illustrates How Much Country Fans Loved His Music

Fifty-four years ago today, Charley Pride was on a months-long run at No. 1 that proved he was one of the biggest country stars of the day.
American Songwriter

On This Day in 1972, Charley Pride Topped the Country Charts With a Signature Love Song Later Covered by Alan Jackson and George Jones

Pride’s first No. 1 single was a live cover of Hank Williams’ 1953 single “Kaw-Liga” in 1969. His mod-tinged rendition couldn’t have been more different from Williams’ swingy bluegrass tune. And for ...