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So sad to learn of Charley Pride's passing. I was brought up on his music, as my mother was a fan; she played his live In Person (Panther Hall) so often and it's permanently ingrained in my consciousness. We once took a car trip to Amish country in Pennsylvania, and passed a theater that had "Charley Pride Tonight" on the marquee. I was able to purchase a ticket and attend the concert that evening. Made friends with the sweetest elderly couple I sat next to; we chatted about all the classic country performers. Charley was great that night (better in person than on records) and, as always, his rhythmic baritone bowled me over.