"Pride" is a song written by Wayne Walker and Irene Stanton. It was first recorded by American country music artist Ray Price, whose version became a major hit. Price's version was released on January 7, 1962, where it peaked at No. 5 on Billboard's Hot Country charts.
Jeannie Seely recorded the song and released it as a single in May 1972. It peaked at number 47 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. The song was later included on her 1973 album, Can I Sleep in Your Arms/Lucky Ladies.
"Pride" was then recorded by American country music artist Janie Fricke. It was released in February 1981 as the second single from her album I'll Need Someone to Hold Me When I Cry. The song reached #12 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and #1 on the RPM Country Tracks chart in Canada.