Charley Pride

Brooks and Pride recorded a song together in September.

He called his friend "one of the finest people I know."

Statements from both the singer's representatives and the Country Music Association offer further details on when Pride contracted COVID-19.

Charley Pride's trailblazing life and career came to an end on Dec. 12, 2020, but his catalog of hit songs will live forever.

Rest in peace, Charley ...

Farewell to a true country music legend.

Garth Brooks thought he'd missed his chance to sing with Charley Pride. Fortunately, he was wrong.

"Imagine one of the biggest dreams you have, and accomplishing that. That happened for me tonight," Allen said of standing beside his musical hero.

What was your No. 1 moment from the 2020 CMA Awards?

It will make for a full-circle moment.