Charley Pride Readies New Album “Music In My Heart”
Country Music Hall of Famer and Grand Ole Opry member Charley Pride will release his first album in over six years when Music In My Heart hits the shelves on July 7th. Featuring 13 brand new recordings, it will be released via Music City Records. “It was fun getting back into the studio,” Charley Pride says. “My goal was to record the best traditional country album possible.”
Music In My Heart was produced by traditional country songwriter and performer Billy Yates.
I wanted someone else to handle all of the producer chores so that I could focus more on my singing,” says Pride. “Billy Yates and I started working together early last year. His self-produced albums show a strong respect for traditional country and he’s a good songwriter too. Finding the right songs took a while and we both keep busy schedules, so this album took longer to finish than I’m used to. But we did find some wonderful songs and I’m very happy with how everything sounds. I hope everyone will enjoy listening to the album as much as I enjoyed making it.”
Contributing songwriters to the project include “Whispering” Bill Anderson, “Country” Johnny Mathis, Tommy Collins, and Ben Peters, who also wrote one of Pride’s signature songs, “Kiss An Angel Good Mornin’.” The new album also includes a tribute to Merle Haggard. “The other good news for my fans is that they probably won’t have to wait quite as long for the next album” says Pride. “We’ve actually been working on a second project at the same time, which I hope to release sometime next year.”
Music In My Heart Track List:
1. New Patches
2. Make Me One More Memory
3. Natural Feeling For You
4. All By My Lonesome
5. It Wasn’t That Funny
6. The Same Eyes That Always Drove Me Crazy
7. I Learned A Lot
8. You’re Still In These Crazy Arms Of Mine
9. The Way It Was In ‘51
10. I Just Can’t Stop Missing You
11. You Lied To Me
12. Standing In My Way
13. Music In My Heart
May 3, 2017 @ 7:12 pm
Charley Pride is one of the most wholesome, humble, and timeless artists out there, and it’s great to see him still in the studio honing his craft. Keep up the great work, Charley!
May 7, 2017 @ 6:04 am
Just saw Charlie last night in Hinton OK and had the privilege of hearing the first public performance of “Your Still In These Crazy Arms of Mine”. Definitely traditional country with a little Western swing mixed in.
May 4, 2017 @ 8:02 am
For Country Music purists like myself, Charley is held in even higher regard than Willie, on the totem pole. I mention Willie here, because most on this site regard Willie as the greatest legend left alive, but for me it’s Charley.
As great as Charley is, he might even be underrated, because he is unapologetically country, and never tried to appeal to anyone but Country fans. To gain uppity “Rolling Stone” type fans, you have to be considered “edgy”. Charley ain’t edgy; he’s just country as cornbread. I love cornbread and Charley Pride.
May 4, 2017 @ 8:53 am
I agree.
Charley Pride is my dad’s all time favorite country singer.
May 6, 2017 @ 6:12 pm
Completely agree with you. I know Trigger sometimes gets down on guys that had a Nashville sound of the sixties. The sound that Waylon, Tompall, etc were trying to break free from. But personally I love the “Nashville sound” of that era.
May 4, 2017 @ 8:16 am
Living Legend
May 4, 2017 @ 8:32 am
Love Charley Pride, that man is amazing not only for his music but his class and integrity. Such an honor we live in his era.
May 4, 2017 @ 8:36 am
I find it bewildering but inspiring that folks like Charley Pride ( Dolly , George Strait , Loretta , Mark Chesnutt , Lorrie Morgan etc.. ) are still recording and releasing albums in these times…..and thank goodness they are . I suspect none of these folks sell anywhere close to the numbers they used to sell ….they certainly aren’t getting exposure in terms of radio or TV the way they used to and fewer and fewer fans of what is called ” Country Music ” in these times would be aware of their contributions , much less the new ‘ product ‘ . Certainly the costs of recording have come down considerably in this digital era ….the talented and experienced players are everywhere , as are the great songs for anyone interested in finding them , but I can’t help wondering if some of these artists are actually making any money from these ventures . And I’m not just asking rhetorically . I’m assuming it MUST be a profitable venture ….but to what extent ? Perhaps this is product mostly sold at live shows in a similar manner to the way bluegrassers sell product….. by ‘ takin it to the street ‘ ? In any case , good for these legends for keeping the passion alive in their careers and giving fans of REAL country music something to be happy about and look forward to .
May 4, 2017 @ 9:25 am
I’ve often wondered the same things. However, I think George Strait is still profiting from new music. Possibly, Dolly is as well.
May 8, 2017 @ 8:38 am
Albert, you are correct that most touring legacy acts produce albums for sale at their live shows and on their websites. Many of them are self-produced albums not tied to major record labels, and many have access to in-home or personal recording studios that suit their purposes. In addition, the cost of CD production may be somewhat lower due to smaller quantities and a less fancy presentation (e.g., cardboard instead of jewel cases, freelance graphic designers instead of full photography and art team). Factor in that most people are okay with paying $15-$20 for a CD at a live show, especially if they can get it autographed there or buy a pre-autographed copy, and you get a great recipe for low production costs with maximum profits for the artists.
May 5, 2017 @ 5:06 am
This is great news. Charley is a great country legend, never deviates from making solid country music. Having Billy produce it should also be interesting, he is a traditionalist, so this has real potential to be a winner.
May 5, 2017 @ 12:21 pm
According to wiki, born March 18, 1934! 83 years old and six years since his last album. But there’ll be another one sooner he says. So 3 albums in 8 or 9 years at age 83! Stunned and pleased by this.
I just checked his schedule and he’s got 21 shows scheduled for the rest of the year. We do live in wonderful times when a guy like this is still recording music and performing 2 or 3 times a month. This is great news.
May 5, 2017 @ 1:16 pm
I had to chuckle at the reference to the new album “hitting the shelves…” Sadly, it won’t actually hit many shelves since the days of the brick and mortar record shop are pretty much gone. Neverthless, it’s great to hear that Charley is releasing new music. When I was a kid, his “In Person” (recorded live at Panther Hall – Forth Worth) album was in heavy rotation in the 8-track of my Dad’s Oldsmobile. Great performance of terrific songs and absolutely unforgettable accompaniment on steel guitar from Lloyd Green…
May 7, 2017 @ 12:19 am
In most of the more recent recordings I’ve heard of him, Charley Pride’s voice seems to be pretty weakened. I hope that he and his producer have figured out a way to get the most out of it, like Rick Rubin did in the stripped down and personal recordings he made with Johnny Cash.
July 26, 2017 @ 3:17 pm
Charley Pride was the only artist to visit Northern Ireland at the height of our troubles, not only that, he encouraged other country artists to visit as well. A true legend and will have a place in the history of country music!
March 31, 2018 @ 9:37 pm
Charley is a legend who measures right up next to Jones, Williams, and Haggard. One of the most vocally talented singers of all time on my opinion much like Jones.