After news broke Saturday that legendary country musician Charley Pride died of complications from COVID-19, musicians and industry professionals took to social media to honor his career and mourn his death.
Maren Morris commented on the fact that Pride had recently performed at the Country Music Association Awards on Nov. 11. “I don’t want to jump to conclusions because no family statement has been made, but if this was a result of the CMAs being indoors, we should all be outraged. Rest in power, Charley,” she wrote.
I don’t want to jump to conclusions because no family statement has been made, but if this was a result of the CMAs being indoors, we should all be outraged. Rest in power, Charley. https://t.co/rSIbsLNwYj
— MAREN MORRIS (@MarenMorris) December 12, 2020
Dolly Parton also mourned his death, writing, “I’m so heartbroken that one of my dearest and oldest friends, Charley Pride, has passed away. It’s even worse to know that he passed away from COVID-19. What a horrible, horrible virus. Charley, we will always love you.”
I’m so heartbroken that one of my dearest and oldest friends, Charley Pride, has passed away. It’s even worse to know that he passed away from COVID-19. What a horrible, horrible virus. Charley, we will always love you. (1/2)
— Dolly Parton (@DollyParton) December 12, 2020
Country singer Reba McEntire paid tribute to Pride, writing: “Charley Pride will always be a legend in Country music. He will truly be missed but will always be remembered for his great music, wonderful personality and his big heart.”
Charley Pride will always be a legend in Country music. He will truly be missed but will always be remembered for his great music, wonderful personality and his big heart. My thoughts are with his wife Rozene and their family. RIP, Charley. pic.twitter.com/2IYFfx4kLo
— Reba (@reba) December 12, 2020
Country singer Ronnie Milsap remembered Pride in a statement to Variety.
“Charley Pride, a pioneer, a music man, a baseball player, a good friend and the love of Rozene’s life, has passed on. Without his encouragement when I was playing the Whiskey.A-Go-Go on the Sunset Strip in the ‘70s, I might have never made it to Nashville – and to hear this news tears out a piece of my heart,” Milsap wrote. “That he died of COVID makes me even sadder. These are such sad days with too much lose. Please, to everyone who’s ever loved ‘Kiss An Angel Good Morning,’ ‘Mountain of Love’ or ‘Is Anybody Goin’ To San Antone,’ wear a mask, wash your hands and be wise about gathering. We’ve lost too many, and I just want us all to be here to love each other and the music the way Charley always did for years to come.”
Country-folk band Flatland Cavalry tweeted lyrics from Pride’s 1971 track “Kiss An Angel Good Mornin'”: “Kiss an angel good morning and love her like the devil when you get back home. RIP to the legend Charley Pride.”
Kiss an angel good morning & love her like the devil when you get back home… RIP to the legend Charley Pride.
— Flatland Cavalry (@FlatlandCavalry) December 12, 2020
“The Voice” winner and singer Chevel Shepherd wrote, “Heartbroken to hear about Charley Pride. We just watched you on the CMA Awards. You have touched so many lives, and your music will continue to do just that.”
Heartbroken to hear about Charley Pride. We just watched you on the CMA Awards. You have touched so many lives, and your music will continue to do just that. #CharleyPride pic.twitter.com/8zkUPcv5j3
— Chevel Shepherd (@officialchevel) December 12, 2020
Singer-songwriter Kelleigh Bannen commented on Pride’s acceptance speech for the lifetime achievement award at the CMAs: “Heartbroken. I never met Charley Pride but admired him from afar. His acceptance speech for the lifetime achievement CMA award was such a stunning display of humility and humanity from a man who was truly a giant.”
Heartbroken. I never met Charley Pride, but admired him from afar. His acceptance speech for the Lifetime Achievement #CMA award was such a stunning display of humility & humanity from a man who was truly a giant.
RIP Mr Pride. ❤️
— Kelleigh Bannen (@kelleighbannen) December 12, 2020
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I got to meet him twice, the first time I was 19 and my managers and I were in the parking lot after the @opry hoping to meet him. He wished me luck and shook my hand. This picture was taken 8 years later, when we were both appearing on Opry. He hugged me and said "You made it" pic.twitter.com/CSLDQIAq9D
— Rissi Palmer (@RissiPalmer) December 12, 2020
What a voice. His version of “Crystal Chandelier” is a better kiss-off song than “Like A Rolling Stone,” “Why Don’t You Smile Now” and “Starry Eyes” combined. #RIPCharleyPride https://t.co/z4GPztAO9n
— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) December 12, 2020
I had the pleasure of meeting Charley Pride when I was playing the @opry. I was in awe of his presence and his talent. So saddened by the news of his passing. He was a true legend and trailblazer. His impact on our genre and generations of artists will never be forgotten. Rip
— Luke Combs 🎤 (@lukecombs) December 12, 2020
Oh, man. #CharleyPride Thank you did all the great music. RIP. #fuckcovid
— Richard Marx (@richardmarx) December 12, 2020
Charley Pride was a trail blazer whose remarkable voice & generous spirit broke down barriers in country music just as his hero Jackie Robinson had in baseball. His last performance was his hit, "Kiss an Angel Good Mornin.” Now he is one. @CountryMusic https://t.co/kEjoaTdPOo
— Ken Burns (@KenBurns) December 12, 2020
Damn you ‘Rona you had to take Charley too. RIP you legend- all of us country folk who share your pigmentations will always look up to you. 💔💔💔
— Rhiannon Giddens (@RhiannonGiddens) December 12, 2020
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