CHARLEY PRIDE MAINTAINS INTERNATIONAL FOCUS WITH UPCOMING TOUR OF CANADA
Nashville, Tenn. (January 8, 2014) – Country music legend CHARLEY PRIDE
has performed internationally on a regular basis for well over 45
years. Now well into his 70s, Pride continues to wow audiences
worldwide with his timeless voice, renowned stage show and a
breathtaking repertoire that includes more than 50 Top 10 Country hits.
has performed internationally on a regular basis for well over 45
years. Now well into his 70s, Pride continues to wow audiences
worldwide with his timeless voice, renowned stage show and a
breathtaking repertoire that includes more than 50 Top 10 Country hits.
Pride
returns to Canada during May and June of 2014 with appearances
scheduled in six provinces including Alberta, British Columbia, New
Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario and Saskatchewan.
returns to Canada during May and June of 2014 with appearances
scheduled in six provinces including Alberta, British Columbia, New
Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario and Saskatchewan.
“I’ve
played all of the provinces in Canada at one time or another” says
Pride. “My first Canadian shows were with Bill Anderson and Faron
Young. I loved it then. And I love it now. The show promoters and
country music fans in Canada have been wonderful to me over the years.”
played all of the provinces in Canada at one time or another” says
Pride. “My first Canadian shows were with Bill Anderson and Faron
Young. I loved it then. And I love it now. The show promoters and
country music fans in Canada have been wonderful to me over the years.”
Pride
has long been considered an international ambassador for Country
music. This status was formally recognized back in October of 2012 when
he was inducted into the IEBA (International Entertainment Buyers
Association) Hall Of Fame.
has long been considered an international ambassador for Country
music. This status was formally recognized back in October of 2012 when
he was inducted into the IEBA (International Entertainment Buyers
Association) Hall Of Fame.
In
the 14 months since, Pride, who is also a Country Music Hall of Famer
and Grammy winner, has performed for Country music fans all across the
globe. His twelve show tour of Ireland and the United Kingdom during
late 2012 was a resounding success that included a stop at London’s
IndigO2, a multi-night engagement at Waterfront Hall Auditorium in
Belfast and an appearance on the “Later… with Jools Holland” television
show. Last year, Pride headlined the Lofoten Country Music Festival in
Norway, enjoyed a successful nine date tour of Canada and completely
sold out his 16 date tour of Australia and New Zealand.
the 14 months since, Pride, who is also a Country Music Hall of Famer
and Grammy winner, has performed for Country music fans all across the
globe. His twelve show tour of Ireland and the United Kingdom during
late 2012 was a resounding success that included a stop at London’s
IndigO2, a multi-night engagement at Waterfront Hall Auditorium in
Belfast and an appearance on the “Later… with Jools Holland” television
show. Last year, Pride headlined the Lofoten Country Music Festival in
Norway, enjoyed a successful nine date tour of Canada and completely
sold out his 16 date tour of Australia and New Zealand.
Tickets for the Canadian shows are on sale now.