A pioneering Black country music artist, Bailey was the first African-American star of the Grand Ole Opry. He was a master harmonica player as well, with incredible rhythm and tone control.

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DeFord Bailey is known as a pioneer who helped shape country music, even though he and other Black artists were often ...

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While Charley Pride became country music’s first Black country superstar in the 1960s and 1970s, it would be decades before another Black country artist, Darius Rucker, would become a mainstay ...

Her song, “Black Like Me,” has been pivotal in spotlighting the experience of Black people in America, making her a beacon of change and inclusivity in country music. 2. Jimmie Allen ...

He is one of only a few Black artists nominated for New Artist of the Year, but he walked away from the awards empty-handed. Multiple people mentioned his name off-handedly throughout the night.

25 famous Black singers and their songs. ... Recognized as the “Father of Soul,” Brother Ray made his mark in several genres of music, including country, blues, jazz and pop.

Two Black country artists have just made history. Jimmie Allen became the second Black artist to ever land a No. 1 single with his debut “Best Shot.” For Allen, it’s the leading track from ...

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25 famous Black singers and their most popular songs 1. ... Recognized as the “Father of Soul,” Brother Ray made his mark in several genres of music, including country, blues, ...