The late Charley Pride‘s “Kiss An Angel Good Mornin’” has been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. The recording is part of the class of 2024, which also includes work by Wanda Jackson, The Doobie Brothers, Guns N’ Roses, Lauryn Hill and more.
Ben Peters penned “Kiss an Angel Good Mornin’.” Pride recorded it and released it as the lead single from his 1971 album Charley Pride Sings Heart Songs. It went on to become his eighth No. 1 on the country charts. Additionally, it was his only single to break the top 40 on the Billboard 100 all-genre chart. It peaked at No. 21.
More importantly, this song about the happiness that comes from having a loving partner at home became one of Pride’s signature songs. Later, some of the biggest names in classic country music recorded renditions of the song. Those who covered it include George Jones, Conway Twitty, Gene Stuuart, and Roy Clark. All of which recorded the song in 1972. Later, Alan Jackson covered it on his 1999 album Under the Influence.
The 10 inducted recordings will be honored at the Grammy museum’s first ever Grammy Hall of Fame Gala and concert on May 21 at the NOVO Theater in Los Angeles, California. These recordings were chosen due to their qualitative or historical significance.
The gala will include a red carpet and VIP reception on the Ray Charles terrace atop the Grammy Museum, and then a concert performance.
2024 Grammy Hall Of Fame Inducted Recordings:
3 Feet High And Rising – De La Soul (album)
Appetite For Destruction – Guns N’ Roses (album)
Buena Vista Social Club – Buena Vista Social Club (album)
The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill– Lauryn Hill (album)
“I Feel Love” – Donna Summer (single)
“Kiss An Angel Good Mornin’” – Charley Pride (single)
“Let’s Have A Party” – Wanda Jackson (single)
“Ory’s Creole Trombone” – Kid Ory’s Creole Orchestra (single)
“What A Fool Believes” – The Doobie Brothers (single)
“You Don’t Miss Your Water” – William Bell (single)
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