Dion Pride, the son of legendary Country Music Hall of Famer, Charley Pride, has inherited his father's talents. Dion started singing and playing guitar by the age of 5. He began five years of classical and modern piano when he was eight years young, drums at 10, bass at 12 and started performing when he turned 14. Dion attended North Texas State Music College and engineered for Cecca Sound recording studio for 4 years. His demos are legend, playing and singing all of the parts himself. Dion is a committed singer, songwriter, musician and stage performer who seems to be coming into season just in time for a world of new listeners. Today’s fans have shown their hunger for exciting, new music and a memorable live presentation. This is precisely what Dion delivers. His studio offerings are also solid proof that he is gifted with the tools needed to create and sustain his place in the hearts of the record buying public. Music fans of all types, residing in all regions of the globe have been touched by Dion Pride. Dion connects with crowds of all types and works feverishly to win the same approval ratings and strong reputation his father has enjoyed for years. Adoring Charley fans have quickly jumped on board with Dion and show no signs of wavering as they help him to also become a mainstay entertainer. Dion played lead guitar for his father, and entertained our troops on USO tours in Panama, Honduras, Guantanamo Bay and the island of Antigua. He has sung and performed for audiences around the world in countries like England, Ireland, Scotland, Canada and all the continental United States. Dion Pride is a true breath of fresh air who so many would agree is welcome in the artistic community today! ----------------- “Having toured the world with numerous performers, I have seen a mixture of crowd reactions. I remember my first performance with Dion to an eager Canadian crowd. I immediately sensed he had that special ability to put his audience at ease. His relaxed honesty resonates throughout the concert hall and quickly strikes a chord of friendship with each audience member. I found myself boosted with a sense of confidence as a performer as well. Dion is the consummate pro on all levels” – Derek Spigener, Drummer “If first impressions mean everything, then Dion Pride nailed it when he performed at the elegant Capital Theatre in Chatham, Ontario, Canada tonight. Dion’s natural charisma & contagious passion for music was able to make the capacity crowd feel like an intimate good time kitchen party, where friends shared music together in its truest form." – Shawn Beaulieu, Chatham Music Archive. May 2011