One of the projects Charlie Daniels was actively working on while he was still alive was a partnership with Tyler Country Market to launch a new premium line of their Black Label Reserve steaks. After the Grand Ole Opry member unexpectedly passed away in July, the family decided to continue his legacy, changing the business name from CDB, Inc….
Country music fans are still mourning the loss of Charlie Daniels, founder of the Charlie Daniels Band, which has been around for almost 50 years. Charlie passed away on July 6, at 83 years of age, but his son, Charlie Daniels, Jr., vows to make sure his legacy lives on for years to come. In a new business venture,…
Charlie Daniels‘ son, Charlie Daniels, Jr., once wasn’t sure his father would get to experience the last 10 years of his life. After the singer suffered a stroke in 2010 in Colorado, Daniels, Jr. thought that might be the end, at least of seeing his father perform on stage and enjoying life to the fullest. But in many ways,…
Charlie Daniels’ son, Charlie Daniels, Jr., recently shared a touching way an Olive Garden in their hometown honored his father. In a new blog post, shared on the Charlie Daniels Band’s website, the only child of Charlie and his wife, Hazel, recalled the sweet moment that made him burst into tears. “I’ve been dreading writing this soapbox because it’s…
The lineup for the 2021 Volunteer Jam: A Musical Salute to Charlie Daniels has been announced, with the addition of several new artists, including Alabama, Ricky Skaggs, Old Crow Medicine Show, Junior Brown and Cece Winans. The concert, which was originally scheduled for September 15, was moved to February 22 due to the coronavirus pandemic. After the country music…
The Grand Ole Opry honored the life and legacy of Charlie Daniels during its recent Saturday evening show. The show was helmed by the Gatlin Brothers, and included performances by both Jimmie Allen and Margo Price. “Since we’ve been with you folks last, we’ve lost some members of our family,” Larry Gatlin said, acknowledging both Charlie and longtime Opry…
As Grand Ole Opry lineups go, this one will be hard to beat. Vince Gill and Reba McEntire will perform together on the Grand Ole Opry on Saturday, July 18. The show will be live-streamed on multiple outlets, as the Opry remains closed to the general public due to COVID-19. “The circle remains unbroken for another unforgettable Saturday Night…
It’s only July, but the country music community has already dealt with several losses. Whether it was illness or something sudden, we will be mourning the passing of these five extraordinary people for a long, long time. 1. Joe Bonsall News of Joe Bonsall‘s death shocked the country music community. Bonsall was a member of The Oak Ridge Boys…
Rusty Golden, son of William Lee Golden, has passed away. Rusy was 65 when he died on July 1 at his home in Hendersonville, Tennessee. “This is the hardest thing ever for a father to have to face,” The Oak Ridge Boys‘ member William Lee says. “I love my family more than anything. Rusty was a great musician, a…
More music is coming from Todd Tilghman. The father of eight announced on social media that his new single, “Blood, Sweat and Tears,” written in honor of his own mother, will be released on May 19. “Mom is the rock of the family,,” Tilghman shared on social media. “We all say she’s not outwardly emotional, but we’ve all heard…
