Country star survives brain clot

Charley Pride is a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame

US country singer Charley Pride is expected to make a full recovery after undergoing brain surgery for a blood clot, his manager has said.

Pride, 66, who had a hit with Crystal Chandelier, was taken to hospital after suffering severe headaches to be told he had a subudural haematoma.

He underwent surgery on Saturday at an undisclosed hospital and was expected to be released as early as Tuesday.

"He wants to go back to work," manager John Daines said.

Mr Daines said he had visited Pride in hospital and he was awake and alert.

Pride was due to begin a tour of Canada this week but this has been postponed until August.

Mr Daines said Pride would take up to six weeks off to recover at his home in Dallas, Texas.

Pride was elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2000 and is recognised as one of the foremost black country music stars in the world.

His other big hits include All I Have to Offer You (Is Me) and Kiss an Angel Good Morning.