Charlie Daniels‘ son, Charlie Daniels, Jr., is continuing to talk about the day his famous father passed away. After sharing part of the story earlier in the week, the only child of Charlie and his wife, Hazel, revealed what happened after Charlie died in the hospital. “Most of the CDB family, business office staff, the band, crew and dear…
Charlie Daniels‘ legacy lives on, even after his passing. His signature song, “The Devil Went Down to Georgia,” landed at No. 1 on the all-genre iTunes sales chart, as fans flocked to his music after learning of his death. The surprising success of the song, which hit the top of the charts one week after Charlie’s death, toppled Luke…
Brantley Gilbert is honoring the life and legacy of Charlie Daniels, by covering one of the late singer’s biggest hits. Brantley performed “Long Haired Country Boy,” in tribute to the country music legend. “Charlie Daniels is a legend of country music,” Brantley said of his performance. “ put together this cover with Jesse Franklin to honor the man he…
For the Charlie Daniels Band, the show must go on, at least in some way, even without the band’s founder and namesake. Charlie Daniels‘ son, Charlie Daniels, Jr., share the future of the Charlie Daniels Band, as part of a lengthy post on social media. “First of all, the CDB social media accounts will stay active, and we’re going…
The family of Charlie Daniels received a touching gift from fellow Grand Ole Opry member, Randy Travis. Randy and his wife, Mary, gave them three wooden crosses, decorated with flowers, which the family shared on social media. “Three wooden crosses from Mary and Randy Travis,” the family said in a post on The Charlie Daniels Band Facebook page. “We…
Charlie Daniels was laid to rest on Friday, July 10, in a touching service at World Outreach Church in Murfreesboro, located just outside of Nashville. Vince Gill, Gretchen Wilson, Trace Adkins and Travis Tritt each honored “The Devil Went Down to Georgia” singer, with tributes in both song and word. Vince performed his classic “Go Rest High on That Mountain”…
Charlie Daniels’ son, Charlie Daniels, Jr., is speaking out about the heartbreaking final minutes of his father’s life. The only child of Charlie and his wife, Hazel, shared the details of his famous father’s death in a lengthy post on social media the day after Charlie was laid to rest. “As I sit here, it’s Saturday morning/afternoon, July 11, 2020,…
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…
Charlie Daniels had countless friends in the country music community, including Trace Adkins. Trace, who was asked to perform at both the Patriotic Community Service and the public memorial honoring Charlie’s life, said the loss of the country music icon is something he is still trying to accept. “I’m still kind of in shock,” Trace told WKRN. “It’s a different…
The Tennessee State Capitol flags will fly at half-staff on Friday, July 10, in honor of Charlie Daniels. Governor Bill Lee shared the news at a briefing, sharing why he felt it was important to honor Charlie, whom he called “a legend in country music, an iconic man.” “There have been many tributes to Charlie Daniels regarding his incredible…
