Lee Ann Womack paid tribute to the late Charley Pride with a cover of “Crystal Chandeliers” during the CMT Giants: Charley Pride special on Wednesday (Aug. 25).
Womack remembered seeing Pride on “shows like Hee Haw” before singing the country hit.
“Crystal Chandeliers” was originally recorded by Carl Belew. Pride later covered the song and his rendition remains one of the most recognizable recordings of the song to this day.
It’s special to watch so many artists pay tribute to Charley Pride. Thank you, @leeannwomack for this beautiful version of “Crystal Chandeliers”! 🌟 #CMTGiants pic.twitter.com/kEHocvacd5
— CMT (@CMT) August 26, 2021
Charley Pride passed away on December 12, 2020. He celebrated over 50 years as a recording artist and had a lasting impact on the the music community. Pride was a member of the Grand Ole Opry, a three-time GRAMMY winner, Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award winner, a CMA and ACM award winner and a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame. He earned 36 No.1 singles throughout his career.
CMT Giants: Charley Pride also featured performances from Alan Jackson, Darius Rucker, Garth Brooks, George Strait, Gladys Knight, Jimmie Allen, Luke Combs, Mickey Guyton, Wynonna Judd and Pride’s son Dion.
In addition to performances the show included interviews from family, friends and collaborators, including Neal McCoy, Nolan Ryan, Reba McEntire, Ronnie Milsap and Pride’s wife Rozene, who shared their personal memories while reflecting on Pride’s lasting legacy. The special also showcased rare archival photos, interviews and clips with commentary from the late Charley Pride.
The CMT special brought together Pride’s superstar friends and some of the biggest names in country music to celebrate his catalog of legendary hit songs.
CMT Giants: Charley Pride will air again for an encore performance on Sunday, August 29 at 12/11c on CMT.
