Trailblazing Country Music Legend Charley Pride Honored With the RIAA Lifetime Achievement Award at the National Museum of African American Music

(Nashville, TN) Last week at the National Museum of African American Music, Country music legend and pioneering artist, Charley Pride, was honored with the RIAA Lifetime Achievement Award. Michele Ballantyne (COO of the RIAA) was on-hand to present the honor to Charley's son, Dion Pride, and also to the National Museum of African American Music for display.  

“Charley Pride was an all-time great who opened doors and challenged us all to think harder about what makes country music – and all music – great," said Ballantyne. "We are so grateful to the National Museum of African American Music and the legendary Garth Brooks for coming together to present Charley’s family with his RIAA Lifetime Achievement Award. As a Black woman who loves country music, it was a privilege to be part of this incredible moment.”