Saturday afternoon, the music world lost a legend. Country star Charley Pride passed away at the age of 86. His publicist, Jeremy Westby, confirmed the news and said that Pride had dealt with COVID-19 complications. His death is mere weeks after he received the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award during the CMA Awards.
With the news that Pride passed away, country fans began mourning a legend. They talked about his greatest songs and his impact on the music industry. Others proclaimed that this death was only the latest example of a cruel year and that 2020 needs to immediately end. The comments continued as more people learned about Pride’s death and posted tributes to him on social media.
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Absolutely heartbreaking
— Whiskey, Sports, and Music Man (@NJCowboy84) December 12, 2020
Charley Pride was one of the biggest trailblazers in country music history and his impacts on diversity in genre are still being felt today. https://t.co/CNrNVtnHcI
Damn. My grandmother absolutely loved Charley Pride and introduced me to his music. https://t.co/Nh9y0PnXQP
— Janette Moser (@mjmoser711) December 12, 2020
Rest In Peace Charley Pride https://t.co/XdOoxC8r98
— Robert Royal (@bartenderrob247) December 12, 2020
SO Sorry to hear to hear about CHARLEY PRIDE,,,,, RIP xo https://t.co/NIpgt7k3Rr
— Lori Citero-Bunker (@lorilennon) December 12, 2020
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 music icon Charley Pride has passed away at the age of 86 years old. Pride was a trailblazer in the genre and was the first black person to win Entertainer of the Year at the CMA Awards.
— Dolly Parton News (@PartonNews) December 12, 2020
Rest in power, Charley. We will always love you. ♥️ pic.twitter.com/hVbtVyj5if
Rest in peace, Charley Pride. pic.twitter.com/RQJJVDqyKH
— Willie’s Roadhouse (@SXMWillie) December 12, 2020
BREAKING! Charley Pride has passed due to complications with COVID-19. Charley’s contribution to Country Music was invaluable. He is a legend. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and fans at this time 💔 pic.twitter.com/55XdKLkK4J
— thenashnews (@thenashnews) December 12, 2020
Aww how sad. He was just honored a few weeks ago on the CMAs. RIP CHARLEY PRIDE!😢🙁
— jackedup (@Jackedup7) December 12, 2020
RIP Charley Pride 🙏🏻💔
— Nicole (@Nicolemarie5786) December 12, 2020
Rest In Peace, Charley Pride. You can Kiss the Angels Good Morning.
— ⚖️ Heidi-President Biden & VP Kamala Harris 🐝🐝🐝 (@heidijerry) December 12, 2020
RIP Charley Pride.
— Guy Smiley (@GuySmiley11) December 12, 2020
Saw Charley Pride sing at Harmon Killebrew’s funeral. It was beautiful.
— Bob Baum (@BobBaum7) December 12, 2020
Come on 2020.. now Charley Pride..
— clay ♿️ (@claygroehler) December 12, 2020
RIP Charley Pride. Is Anybody Going to San Antone is one of those songs I’d always lean on during a break-up, despite never actually dating a girl from San Antonio.
— Will (@Sharkfinhat) December 12, 2020
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