Charley Pride was a groundbreaking country music artist known for his rich baritone voice and traditionalist style. Born in 1934, Pride was one of the few African-American musicians to achieve significant success in the predominantly white country music industry, with his influence helping to challenge racial barriers in the genre. He had 29 number one hits on the Billboard country chart, including the signature songs "Kiss an Angel Good Mornin'" and "Is Anybody Goin' to San Antone". Pride's significant contribution to country music was recognized with numerous awards, including induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2000.