Scotty McCreery and Chris Young were among the performers at the Grand Ole Opry on Saturday, December 12, taking the stage only hours after the news was announced the Charley Pride had passed away. Both singers honored the 86-year-old during their performance, and his enduring legacy in country music. “So many great artists have come here before me, and…
Charley Pride passed away on Saturday, December 12, due to complications after contracting COVID-19. The loss of one of country music’s most legendary pioneers has left the country music community reeling, with many artists speaking out about the passing of the 86-year-old icon. “We lost a great one today,” Keith Urban posted on social media. “Charley was such a…
Without Charley Pride, there might not be a Jimmie Allen in country music. The “This Is Us” singer is opening up about the influence the living legend had on him, ahead of the 2020 CMA Awards, where Jimmie will present the 86-year-old with the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award. “It means a lot,” Jimmie told the Country Music Association…
Darius Rucker isn’t afraid to admit he’s afraid. The singer will make his debut hosting the 2020 CMA Awards on Wednesday, November 11, and although he will be joined by veteran host Reba McEntire, that does little to calm his nerves heading into the big night. “Everything scares me about this,” Darius told Billboard with a laugh. “There’s nothing…
It’s a dream come true for Jimmie Allen to have both Darius Rucker and Charley Pride sing with him on the song, “Why Things Happen,” from his latest Bettie James album. The seven-track EP includes collaborations with Tim McGraw, the Oak Ridge Boys, Brad Paisley and more, but it’s having both Darius and Charley together on “Why Things Happen”…
