Personnel: Charley Pride (vocals); Dennis J. McCall, Jennifer O'Brian, Rod Fletcher, The Carol Lee Singers, Carolee Cooper (vocals, background vocals); Billy Martin (guitar); Ron Jones (acoustic guitar, bass guitar); Lloyd Green (steel guitar, dobro); Ronnie Miller (steel guitar); Hoot Hester (mandolin, fiddle); Marty Stewart (mandolin); Reggie Rueffer (fiddle); Catherine Marx (keyboards); Derek Spigener, Kenny Malone (drums); Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson (vocals, background vocals); Bobby Wood (piano).
Recording information: Cecca Sound, Dallas, TX; Masterfonics, Nashville, TN; The Cowboy Arms Hotel And Recording Spa, Nashville, TN.
A collection of Charley Pride's most beloved gospel recordings, the 14-track PRIDE AND JOY is a solid encapsulation of the Nashville star's deep gospel roots. Split between traditional hymns and popular favorites like a moving version of Dolly Parton's "God's Coloring Book," the set features Pride in fine voice, putting his personal stamp on even the most familiar material.
