Charley Pride is the first black country singer ever to make it in a field dominated by southerners and Canadians, and the Ex Grandstand audience love(...)

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Charley Pride is the first black country singer ever to make it in a field dominated by southerners and Canadians, and the Ex Grandstand audience love(...)

Date9/3/1970

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Barkley, Harold (photographer)

Pride, Charley (subject)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Charley Pride is the first black country singer ever to make it in a field dominated by southerners and Canadians, and the Ex Grandstand audience loved him last night. His strong, deep voice earned him two standing ovations.

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0074645F

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