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On March 18 -- his 73rd birthday -- country music legend Charley Pride will release his first new studio album since 2006's 'Pride & Joy: A Gospel Music Collection.' The Grand Ole Opry member's latest project is titled 'Choices' and will feature 13 original tracks penned by some familiar country music names, including Eddy Raven and former Lonestar frontman, Richie McDonald. Also reverantly covered are a couple of classic spiritual songs, including the living legend's interpretation of 'Resting Place,' which topped the Gospel music charts in the late 1990s.
One of the most beloved and respected artists around the world, and country music's first African-American superstar, Charley's golden baritone has sold over 70 million records worldwide since he was signed to RCA in 1966 by then record producer, Chet Atkins. In 1971, he released what would become his signature song, 'Kiss An Angel Good Mornin' ... a million-selling crossover hit.
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