CMT is set to honor the late Charley Pride with a primetime special next month. “CMT GIANTS: Charley Pride,” airing August 25th, will be a 90-minute special featuring the late singer’s superstar friends celebrating his legacy.
Artists set to honor Charley include Alan Jackson, Darius Rucker, son Dion Pride, Garth Brooks, George Strait, Gladys Knight, Jimmie Allen, Lee Ann Womack, Luke Combs featuring Robert Randolph + Reyna Roberts, Mickey Guyton and Wynonna, with Neal McCoy, Nolan Ryan, Reba McEntire and Ronnie Milsap also taking part sharing memories of Charley.
“I am delighted to have so many giants in the business celebrate the legacy of Pride,” Charley’s wife Rozen shares. “He would have been so happy to see the artists give so generously of their time and talent honoring him. This truly is a testament to the impact that he had on the country music community for so many years.”
Charley passed away in December from complications from COVID-19.
Source: CMT
