Charley Pride News

Craft Recordings is excited to announce The Best of Ronnie Milsap – a 12-track collection of chart-topping favorites from the country legend's extensive catalog.

Juno award-winning singer songwriter William Prince has released his stunning new single 'Always Have What We Had', taken from his forthcoming second album Reliever out February 7th via Glassnote, available for pre-order here.

Charley Pride: I'm Just Me, a documentary about the life and career of legendary Country music superstar Charley Pride, will debut on CBC's documentary Channel on Wednesday, January 1 at 7:30 pm ET/4:30 pm PT as part of their All Day Music Marathon. It will repeat on Sunday, February 2 at 9:00 pm ET/PT.

Steven John Simon, rising country artist released his debut EP 'Story To Tell' on December 13, 2019. Steven John Simon's debut EP rounds out his first full year as a new country artist. This has been a year of 'firsts' for Steven John Simon.  The Marine Veteran went from working off-shore full time, single father of two to a whirlwind of studio time, song writing, taking care of his fast growing fan base to performing at festivals and venues in the south east. 

Steven John Simon, rising country artist released his debut EP 'Story To Tell' for pre-order on November 15th. Steven John Simon's debut EP rounds out his first full year as a new country artist. The Debut EP will be released on December 13th 2019.  The EP 'Story To Tell' is composed of five tracks including his first release Tongue Tied written by Brenda Kornblum which debuted at #68 on iTunes.  Next on the EP play list is Eyes Closed written by Bryce Mauldin and Casey Carpenter followed by Life Is Good written by John Spears. The Title Track Story to Tell written by Rob Carona was pitched to Heart Songs Records by Carona. This song had a lot of personal meaning to me so finding the right artist to 'tell the story' was important. Steven Simon's true country vocal and his authentic delivery was so great to hear.' - Rob Carona, Songwriter

William Prince has announced his second album Reliever, due for release on February 7thvia Glassnote Records.

Sara Collins releases a surprise new single & music video Ghost, for her fans available on all streaming and download platforms. Sara's new released single, Ghost was produced by Larry Beaird of Beaird Music Group.

Three-time GRAMMY® Award-winning, Mississippi-born country artist Charley Pride will be the inaugural recipient of GRAMMY Museum® Mississippi's Crossroads of American Music Award at the Mississippi Museum's 2019 Gala on Friday, Nov. 1. Established by the Museum's Board of Directors, the Crossroads of American Music Award honors an artist who has made significant musical contributions influenced by the creativity born in the cradle of American music. Pride will appear at the Museum's 2019 Gala to accept the award on Nov. 1 at GRAMMY Museum Mississippi.

The Mills Professional Fire Fighters proudly present NEAL MCCOY with comedian Joe Stoddart at the Casper Events Center on Monday, September 16th at 7:30 pm. Tickets are on sale now.

With exclusive access, Dolly's Country (w/t) comes to BBC Two this autumn as part of a season of programmes putting a spotlight on country music.

PBS today unveiled its fall slate including new performance specials from Great Performances.

Charley Pride: I'm Just Me will make its BBC network premiere Friday, July 5 at 9:30 p.m. BST on BBC4. The program will also be available to view on BBC iplayer for 30 days after its broadcast on BBC Four.

Today, legendary songstress Gloria Gaynor has unveiled a new single “Joy Comes In The Morning” from her forthcoming gospel album Testimony out June 7th. 

After decades spent as the reigning Queen of Disco, Gloria Gaynor is announcing the release of her new gospel album, Testimony (June 7th). Recording for the first time in Nashville with Grammy-winning producers Chris Stevens (TobyMac, Mandisa, Blake Shelton) and Reid Shippen (Dierks Bentley, Lady Antebellum, Kenny Chesney), Gaynor uplifts listeners with a carefully-chosen selection of classic hymns, self-penned songs, as well as a stirring cover of Bob Dylan's 'Man of Peace.'

The second single, “Eyes Closed,” by veteran Marine and Louisiana singer and songwriter, Steven John Simon was announced exclusively on The Country Note on Friday March 15. The evocative single is available on all digital music platforms here.

March promises an eclectic mix of unmissable shows at The Epstein Theatre! Music, comedy, family fun and classic theatre are all on the line-up over the coming weeks at the Hanover Street venue.

Veteran Marine and Louisiana singer and songwriter, Steven John Simon (pronounced' SEE MAAH,) has announced a pre-order for his second single “Eyes Closed” written by Casey Carpenter, (Kane Brown), Bryce Mauldin and Josh Johnson (Kane Brown). Pre-order the single here.

American Masters – Charley Pride: I'm Just Me will make its PBS network premiere Friday, Feb. 22 at 9 p.m. ET (check local listings), and begin streaming at pbs.org/americanmasters and PBS apps on Saturday, Feb. 23.

RFD-TV began airing reruns of Hee Haw in September 2008 and remains one of the most watched programs on the network. Now in 2019, eleven years later, Hee Haw is celebrating its 50-year anniversary since its first-run on CBS in 1969. In celebration, RFD-TV will broadcast a live two-hour special on Thursday, January 31st at 10pm ET / 9pm CT that will include the Kornfield Friends – Jana Jae, Misty Rowe, Lulu Roman, and Buck Trent – along with additional cast members Victoria Hallman, Irlene Mandrell, Diana Goodman-McDaniel and members of The Nashville Edition. Country stars who appeared on the show as guests - Charley Pride, Janie Fricke, Lee Greenwood, the Gatlin Brothers (Steve and Rudy), Williams & Ree, Baillie & the Boys, David Frizzelland others will also join in during the special, plus some special call in guests!

Book-It Repertory Theatre [Book-It] announces that Founder and Founding Co-Artistic Director Jane Jones and Founding Co-Artistic Director Myra Platt will step down from their roles at the end of Book-It's 30th season, in the summer of 2020. Over the next year, Book-It plans to hire a new artistic director through a local and national search.