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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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