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There were other African American Country artist who worked in the Country Music industry. But, the only one to make his mark, and to become a country music legend, would be the great Charley Pride.
The first known African American artist in country music was DeFord Bailey, a gifted harmonica player, was one of the Grand Ole Opry's most popular performers in the late 1920's.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 10y agoNo. Country music has a long history that developed out of many genres. You can't really pin any one person specifically as the first. There were many very important country musicians that significantly predate Charlie Pride, such as Jimmie Rodgers and the Carter Family Band.
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What African-American musicians was named to the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2000?
Charlie Pride (Long over due!)Charley Pride
Is Charlie Pride blind?
No. Country music singer Charlie Pride is not blind.
Are there any black country western singers?
yes The first and best-known was Charlie Pride
Who was the first African American country singer in the grand ole Opry?
I think it was Charlie Pride
What musician was the best-selling performer for RCA Records since Elvis Presley?
Charlie Pride
What African-American musicians was named to the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2000?
Charlie Pride (Long over due!)Charley Pride
Is Charlie Pride blind?
No. Country music singer Charlie Pride is not blind.
What nicknames does Charley Pride go by?
Charley Pride goes by "Country" Charlie Pride, and The Pride of Country Music.
Are there any black country western singers?
yes The first and best-known was Charlie Pride
Who was the first African American country singer in the grand ole Opry?
I think it was Charlie Pride
What musician was the best-selling performer for RCA Records since Elvis Presley?
Charlie Pride
Which country singers have the initials CP?
Charlie Pride
Why is Charlie Pride famous?
Charlie Pride is most famous for his successful country music career. He has charted 39 number one hits on Billboard's Hot Country Songs.
Who first recorded are you lonesome tonight?
charlie pride
Who had the first recording of crystal chandeliers?
charlie pride
Who was the most successful African American country singer?
It would have to be the great, and the talented, Charley Pride.
Who sang crystal chandeliers other than Charlie pride?
Charley Pride Sings Crystal Chandeliers !!
