#How black artists are breaking country music’s color barrier

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“#How black artists are breaking country music’s color barrier” When Nashville breakout Mickey Guyton gave a powerful performance of “Black Like Me” at the Grammys last month, it was a statement moment for her and all of the other African-American artists who are stomping across country music’s color lines. No doubt — black artists such…

#Charley Pride, 1st black country music star, dead of COVID-19 at 86

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“#Charley Pride, 1st black country music star, dead of COVID-19 at 86” Charley Pride, the first black country music superstar, died Saturday of complications from COVID-19. He was 86. The trailblazer charted 29 No. 1 hits and another 21 Top 10 singles between the 1960s and 1980s, including “Is Anybody Goin’ to San Antone” and…

#How the CMA Awards stood out in a pandemic year

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“#How the CMA Awards stood out in a pandemic year” The big winner at the CMAs on Wednesday night was … the CMAs. Despite rising coronavirus cases across the country — including the increasing threat of a second wave in New York — the 54th annual Country Music Association Awards felt more like the good…