As promised, Trisha Yearwood delivered one of the most emotional performances of the night, when she sang her song, “I’ll Carry You Home,” in honor of those who have passed away. Included in the lengthy list of artists she honored were Charlie Daniels, Joe Diffie, John Prine, Busbee, Kenny Rogers, Earl Thomas Conley, and radio great Bob Kingsley. Leave…
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…
Charlie Daniels‘ son, Charlie Daniels, Jr., has been sharing memories of his father, and the touching moments after his father passed away, on the Charlie Daniels’ Band’s website. In a recent post, Daniels, Jr. recalled the way the Country Music Hall of Fame member was honored by the military, especially during the family’s private viewing, while a larger public…
Charlie Daniels‘ son, Charlie Daniels, Jr., is continuing to reflect on the days after his father passed away. While much of it was a blur, the only child of Charlie and his wife, Hazel, is piecing together the moments, sharing his personal, and sometimes heartbreaking, recollections. “The day following dad’s death was tough, as you could imagine. Mom and…
President Donald Trump sent a personal letter of condolences to the wife of Charlie Daniels. Addressed to Hazel, the President shared a touching tribute to the Country Music Hall of Fame member, which was shared on social media. “I was saddened to learn of the loss of your beloved husband, Charlie, and send my deepest condolences,” the letter began….
The Marshall Tucker Band’s founder and lead singer, Doug Gray, is reminiscing about his 50-year friendship with Charlie Daniels. In an exclusive interview, Doug opened up about the things the two had in common, the lessons he learned from Charlie, and his future in music without one of his biggest inspirations. “It started for no particular reason other than…
