Charley Pride

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.

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The singer turned his debut hit into a stunning tribute.

It will make for a full-circle moment.

He'll officially receive the honor during the 2020 CMA Awards.

Allen first pitched a drinking song to Rucker.

Jimmie Allen calls on Darius Rucker and Charley Pride to ask life's existential questions.

Pride will be the first recipient of the award.

He cut the classic song because it takes him back to a certain place in time with his wife.

From historic Entertainer of the Year wins to surprising onstage antics, this photo gallery looks back at 10 of the CMA Awards' biggest moments.

Charley Pride will release a new album, 'Music in My Heart', in early July.