“Music is about breaking barriers. As one of the first Black superstars in country music, Charley Pride did just that. A three-time GRAMMY® winner and 13-time nominee, the Recording Academy® feels this loss deeply. During his nearly five-decade long career, Pride inspired artists and paved the way for so many in the industry, which is why the Academy honored him with our Lifetime Achievement Award in 2017. He’ll be sorely missed, but we are grateful for the remarkable legacy he leaves behind.”
Harvey Mason jr.
Chair & Interim President/CEO
Recording Academy