Who is recognized as the first African American country singer?

Charley Pride is not only recognized as the first African American country singer to experience radio success, but he also became the best-selling performer for RCA Records since Elvis Presley. On January 7, 1967, country singer Charley Pride made even bigger waves by being the first African-American singer to perform at the Grand Ole Opry.

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