Charley Pride
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"Charley Frank Pride" is an American country music singer, musician/guitarist, recording artist, performer, and business owner. His greatest musical success came in the early to mid-1970s when he became the best-selling performer for RCA Records since Elvis Presley. In total, he has garnered 39 No. 1 hits on the Billboard magazine/Billboard Hot Country Songs charts.

Pride is one of the few African-Americans to have had considerable success in the country music industry and one of only three African-Americans to have been inducted as a :Category:Grand Ole Opry members/member of the Grand Ole Opry.

In 2010, Pride became a special investor and minority owner of the Texas Rangers (baseball)/Texas Rangers Major League Baseball

club.

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It's so nice to give back.

I think they do that not just with the election, but in general.

Charley Pride was a regular feature at the New Mexico State Fair from 1971-75; they raised money and it was good for the cancer society.

When they asked me, I didn't hesitate. I don't get a chance to do many things that aren't so scheduled.

It's a way to showcase themselves and get involved in the community.

One thing I've noticed about him is he doesn't get into the social-political discussion of race. I steer clear of it myself. If I put out good music, it doesn't matter what I look like.

It's all for the kids.