Right after news broke Saturday that famous country musician Charley Delight died of problems from COVID-19, musicians and field specialists took to social media to honor his occupation and mourn his loss of life.
Maren Morris commented on the reality that Satisfaction had not long ago executed at the State Audio Association Awards on Nov. 11. “I never want to leap to conclusions due to the fact no family statement has been produced, but if this was a final result of the CMAs currently being indoors, we ought to all be outraged. Rest in power, Charley,” she wrote.
I never want to leap to conclusions because no loved ones statement has been manufactured, but if this was a end result of the CMAs being indoors, we ought to all be outraged. Relaxation in ability, Charley. https://t.co/rSIbsLNwYj
— MAREN MORRIS (@MarenMorris) December 12, 2020
Dolly Parton also mourned his loss of life, producing, “I’m so heartbroken that a single of my dearest and oldest pals, Charley Pleasure, has passed away. It’s even even worse to know that he handed away from COVID-19. What a terrible, horrible virus. Charley, we will often appreciate you.”
I’m so heartbroken that one particular of my dearest and oldest friends, Charley Delight, has passed absent. It is even worse to know that he passed away from COVID-19. What a terrible, terrible virus. Charley, we will usually love you. (1/2)
— Dolly Parton (@DollyParton) December 12, 2020
Nation singer Reba McEntire paid tribute to Delight, producing: “Charley Satisfaction will usually be a legend in Place music. He will genuinely be missed but will constantly be remembered for his great audio, great individuality and his significant heart.”
Charley Delight will generally be a legend in Country new music. He will actually be missed but will often be remembered for his wonderful tunes, amazing persona and his huge heart. My thoughts are with his wife Rozene and their spouse and children. RIP, Charley. pic.twitter.com/2IYFfx4kLo
— Reba (@reba) December 12, 2020
Place singer Ronnie Milsap remembered Pride in a statement to Wide range.
“Charley Pride, a pioneer, a new music man, a baseball player, a fantastic buddy and the appreciate of Rozene’s life, has passed on. Without his encouragement when I was playing the Whiskey.A-Go-Go on the Sunset Strip in the ‘70s, I might have hardly ever made it to Nashville – and to listen to this news tears out a piece of my heart,” Milsap wrote. “That he died of COVID can make me even sadder. These are this sort of unfortunate times with way too a great deal eliminate. You should, to absolutely everyone who’s ever beloved ‘Kiss An Angel Good Morning,’ ‘Mountain of Love’ or ‘Is Any person Goin’ To San Antone,’ don a mask, wash your palms and be wise about collecting. We have missing far too numerous, and I just want us all to be right here to like every other and the audio the way Charley often did for many years to come.”
State-people band Flatland Cavalry tweeted lyrics from Pride’s 1971 observe “Kiss An Angel Fantastic Mornin’”: “Kiss an angel excellent morning and like her like the satan when you get again household. RIP to the legend Charley Pleasure.”
Kiss an angel superior early morning & appreciate her like the satan when you get back home… RIP to the legend Charley Pleasure.
— Flatland Cavalry (@FlatlandCavalry) December 12, 2020
“The Voice” winner and singer Chevel Shepherd wrote, “Heartbroken to listen to about Charley Satisfaction. We just viewed you on the CMA Awards. You have touched so a lot of life, and your music will carry on to do just that.”
Heartbroken to hear about Charley Pride. We just watched you on the CMA Awards. You have touched so a lot of lives, and your new music will continue on to do just that. #CharleyPride pic.twitter.com/8zkUPcv5j3
— Chevel Shepherd (@officialchevel) December 12, 2020
Singer-songwriter Kelleigh Bannen commented on Pride’s acceptance speech for the life time achievement award at the CMAs: “Heartbroken. I never achieved Charley Satisfaction but admired him from afar. His acceptance speech for the life span accomplishment CMA award was this sort of a beautiful show of humility and humanity from a gentleman who was really a big.”
Heartbroken. I in no way fulfilled Charley Pride, but admired him from afar. His acceptance speech for the Lifetime Accomplishment #CMA award was these kinds of a beautiful show of humility & humanity from a man who was genuinely a huge.
RIP Mr Pleasure. ❤️
— Kelleigh Bannen (@kelleighbannen) December 12, 2020
Filmmaker Ken Burns, who directed the 2019 documentary collection “Country Audio,” commented: “His very last efficiency was his hit, ‘Kiss an Angel Superior Mornin.’ Now he is a person.”
Charley Delight was a trail blazer whose outstanding voice & generous spirit broke down boundaries in region music just as his hero Jackie Robinson had in baseball. His past efficiency was his hit, “Kiss an Angel Excellent Mornin.” Now he is one. @CountryMusic https://t.co/kEjoaTdPOo
— Ken Burns (@KenBurns) December 12, 2020
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I acquired to satisfy him two times, the first time I was 19 and my managers and I were being in the parking lot soon after the @opry hoping to satisfy him. He wished me luck and shook my hand. This image was taken 8 many years later on, when we have been each showing on Opry. He hugged me and claimed “You made it” pic.twitter.com/CSLDQIAq9D
— Rissi Palmer (@RissiPalmer) December 12, 2020
What a voice. His edition of “Crystal Chandelier” is a better kiss-off song than “Like A Rolling Stone,” “Why Really do not You Smile Now” and “Starry Eyes” combined. #RIPCharleyPride https://t.co/z4GPztAO9n
— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) December 12, 2020
I had the enjoyment of assembly Charley Delight when I was participating in the @opry. I was in awe of his existence and his expertise. So saddened by the news of his passing. He was a true legend and trailblazer. His affect on our genre and generations of artists will in no way be neglected. Rip
— Luke Combs 🎤 (@lukecombs) December 12, 2020
Oh, male. #CharleyPride Thank you did all the good songs. RIP. #fuckcovid
— Richard Marx (@richardmarx) December 12, 2020
Damn you ‘Rona you experienced to choose Charley as well. RIP you legend- all of us place folk who share your pigmentations will often appear up to you. 💔💔💔
— Rhiannon Giddens (@RhiannonGiddens) December 12, 2020
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