Object Details
Issued by
Country Music Association, American, founded 1958
Received by
Charley Pride, American, 1934 - 2020
Description
1971 Country Music Association (CMA) award for Male Vocalist of the Year, awarded to Charley Pride. The base of the award is white plastic with a gold metal plaque. Etched lettering on the plaque says "CHARLEY PRIDE / MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR / 1971." The top portion of the award is a wooden cone with a carved-out section on the front at the bottom. There is a gold metal music note in the carved-out section. Lettering on the flag of the music note reads "COUNTRY / MUSIC / ASSOCIATION." The note head features a raised design of a world map with lettering across the center that reads "BEST LIKED WORLD WIDE."
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Charley Pride
Date
1971
Object number
2012.125.67
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
Type
trophies (prizes)
Medium
wood, metal, plastic
Dimensions
H x W x D: 14 x 5 x 5 in. (35.6 x 12.7 x 12.7 cm)
Place used
United States, North and Central America
See more items in
National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification
Awards, Medals, and Insignia
Exhibition
Musical Crossroads
On View
NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
Data Source
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Topic
African American
Country (Music)
Instrumentalists (Musicians)
Singers (Musicians)
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmaahc_2012.125.67