Charley Pride Reveals All in an Exclusive 'CMT Inside Fame' Premiering May 13

Charley Pride Reveals All in an Exclusive 'CMT Inside Fame' Premiering May 13

NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 28 /PRNewswire/ -- CMT takes an in-depth look at the extraordinary and triumphant life of country music legend Charley Pride in a new episode of CMT INSIDE FAME. The first African-American country music superstar whose voice transcended race, Charley Pride overcame poverty and prejudice to launch a hugely successful music career spanning 40 years. In a special 90-minute episode, Pride speaks exclusively to CMT about how he dealt with racism, survived a mid-air collision and fought his own battle with manic depression. CMT INSIDE FAME: CHARLEY PRIDE premieres Friday, May 13 at 9:00- 10:30 PM, ET/PT.*

Charley Pride speaks candidly in CMT INSIDE FAME about the launch of his career during the Civil Rights Movement. A sharecropper's son, Pride dreamed of playing professional baseball before injuries and bad luck ended his sports career. From dreams of the major leagues to a major recording deal, Pride became the most commercially successful African American in country music history. New interviews feature family and friends on the rise and impact of Pride's career, including his wife Rozene, Merle Haggard, Ronnie Milsap, Mel Tillis, Jack Clement and Dick Gregory, among others.

Pride's musical legacy includes 36 No. 1 hit singles and more than 70 million albums sold. Signed to RCA Records by no other than Chet Atkins in 1965, Pride is second in sales only to Elvis Presley on the same label. His many hits include "Kaw-Liga," "Kiss An Angel Good Mornin'," and "Is Anybody Goin' to San Antone."

CMT's critically acclaimed biography series CMT INSIDE FAME has told the intimate life stories of nearly 50 superstars since the series' inception. With exclusive interviews, never-before seen footage and personal photos, CMT INSIDE FAME has shared the extraordinary experiences of such artists as Johnny Cash, Garth Brooks, Tim McGraw, Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, Waylon Jennings, Kenny Rogers, Loretta Lynn, George Jones, the Dixie Chicks, Shania Twain, Faith Hill, Sheryl Crow, LeAnn Rimes and many more.

For more information on CMT INSIDE FAME: CHARLEY PRIDE log on to CMT.com

CMT, America's No. 1 country music network, carries original programming, specials, and live concerts and events, as well as a mix of videos by established country music artists and new cutting-edge acts, including world premiere exclusive videos. Founded March 6, 1983, CMT, owned and operated by MTV Networks, reaches more than 77.1 million households in the United States. Go to country music's biggest web site at http://www.cmt.com/ .

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NOTE TO EDITORS: CMT INSIDE FAME: CHARLEY PRIDE premieres Friday, May 13 at 9:00 PM, Eastern; 8:00 PM, Central; 10:00 PM, Mountain; and 9:00 PM, Pacific.

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