Carlton Pride grew up deeply immersed in the music scene as the eldest son of the iconic Charley Pride. Eventually becoming a recording & sound engineer for his father and various other artists. Carlton left Dallas in 1995 to make his home in San Marcos, TX to start on his first project "One". In 1996 the newly formed band became know as Zion, touring the US and skyrocketing to headline the Bob Marley Festival from 1996 to 2003. In 2000, they traveled to Jamaica to record the What You Need album under the new name "Mighty Zion" with Ruff Stuff Records at Bob Marley's Tuff Gong Studios in Kingston.

Carlton has shared the stage with artists such as The Wailers, Black Uhuru, Yellowman, Culture, and The String Cheese Incident. Carlton Pride and Mighty Zion were the first reggae act to grace the stage of the Grand Ole Opry. Carlton's show is an upbeat form of blues, funk and roots reggae that keeps a crowd on their feet and dancing from beginning to end. Spirit-filled lyrics leave concertgoers uplifted, energized, enlightened, and inspired.

Carlton Pride & Mighty Zion continue their passion for blending music styles and performing live shows yearround in Texas and Colorado. Check out the upcoming concert dates to see when they might be lighting up in a town near you!