Country Artists React to Charley Pride's Passing

The amount of love for Charley Pride has been shown throughout social media tonight. Charley was not only a pioneer for Black musicians in country music, but was also a friend, a mentor, and kind person to all in the country and entertainment industry.

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

Heartbroken on so many levels. We need to make space for real conversations right now, for the full story. We need to celebrate the music and legacy of Charley Pride AND talk about how Country Music overlooks, underpays, steals from, and erases Black people ???? pic.twitter.com/3uBmESCWda

— Cam (@camcountry) December 13, 2020

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

Just learning of the passing of another one of our legends in Country Music. I can’t imagine what this man went through as a Black Country Music artist trying to break into this business, but what a career he had. RIP Mr. Charley Pride. pic.twitter.com/noOQJzgaMm

— Jason Aldean (@Jason_Aldean) December 12, 2020

Charley Pride’s “Greatest Hits“ record was on a loop in my childhood home. His was the first live concert I ever attended. Charley Pride, thank you for breaking down walls and lifting up hearts. You will be sorely missed. pic.twitter.com/CESLZNjKtz

— Terri Clark (@TerriClarkMusic) December 12, 2020

This was the night we won our 1st CMA. First person we saw backstage was Charley Pride. A legends legend he was and will always be. His voice and presence was a true gift and the barriers he broke are forever unmatchable. Kiss those angels good morning, Mr. Pride. Rest In Peace. pic.twitter.com/kbysmXPr3p

— Brothers Osborne (@brothersosborne) December 12, 2020