Remembering Charley Pride's No. 1 Hit 'A Shoulder to Cry On' 53 Years Later

A 1973 country classic written by Merle Haggard became Charley Pride’s 11th No. 1 hit, marking another milestone during his ...
American Songwriter

On This Day in 1972, Charley Pride Started a Months-Long Run at No. 1 with One of His Biggest Albums

Pride was one of the biggest country stars of the 1970s. He released 17 top 10 albums between 1970 and 1979. Eight of those reached the top of the chart. His singles saw similar success. Not including ...
American Songwriter

On This Day in 1972, Charley Pride Was at No. 1 With His Tenth Chart-Topping Single—a Love Song Almost Too Good To Be True

Pride released “She’s Too Good to Be True” in September 1972 as the sole single from Songs of Love by Charley Pride. It quickly climbed the Hot Country Songs chart and reached No. 1 on November 18. I ...