16 years ago today was a historic day for Charlie Daniels. It was on January 24, 2008, that Daniels became an official member of the Grand Ole Opry. Of all of his accomplishments, of which there were many, Daniels said being part of the prestigious organization was one he was most proud of achieving. “To be able to be…
Jon Pardi is the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry. The California native, recently inducted by Garth Brooks, already knows how he wants to conduct himself as an Opry member, looking to some of his musical heroes, past and present, for inspiration. “I remember seeing Charlie Daniels for the first time backstage,” Pardi recalls. “He played the Opry…
Lee Greenwood is among the recipients of this year’s Charlie Daniels Patriot Award. Greenwood will be joined by Hunt Brothers Pizza and Operation Song founders Bob Regan, Don Goodman, who is also the Freedom Sings co-founder, and John Taylor, the Entertainment Director at Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge. Chris Young and Darryl Worley, both previous recipients of the Patriot Award, will perform…
Three years ago today, on July 6, 2020, country music lost one of its biggest superstars. It was on this day that Charlie Daniels passed away, at a hospital near Nashville, after suffering a hemorrhagic stroke. Daniels was born in Wilmington, North Carolina, and from an early age was exposed to a wide variety of musical styles. By the…
The fourth annual Charlie Daniels Patriot Awards raised more than half a million dollars for The Charlie Daniels Journey Home Project at the recent event. Held on October 26 at City Winery, Chris Young, the War Hippies and Lee Greenwood all performed, with the Charlie Daniels Patriot Award given to actor Gary Sinise, U.S. Army combat veteran and The…
After Charlie Daniels, suddenly passed away in 2020, it was Chris Young who quietly stepped in to continue Daniels’ work with The Journey Home Project, offering services and support to veterans in need. In the two years since then, Young has worked tirelessly to raise money for the important cause, later renamed The Charlie Daniels Journey Home Project, raising…
Two years ago today, on July 6, 2020, country music lost one of its biggest superstars. It was on this day that Charlie Daniels passed away, at a hospital near Nashville, after suffering a hemorrhagic stroke. Daniels was born in Wilmington, North Carolina, and from an early age was exposed to a wide variety of musical styles. By the…
It’s been almost two years since Charlie Daniels passed away, and now his grave has been subject to vandalism, more than once. According to the Country Music Hall of Fame member’s Facebook page, police are patrolling where Daniels is buried, after a few unfortunate incidents took place where he is buried. “Thanks to someone stealing a dogwood sapling & watering…
While many will be using the Memorial Day holiday to enjoy time out on the water, or a picnic with friends, Chris Young is using the day to remember those who have served in the military. The “At the End of a Bar” singer will honor his family members who served, as well as remember Charlie Daniels, and the…
Charlie Daniels may no longer be with us, but his commitment to veterans and causes that support those who served lives on. The Charlie Daniels Journey Home Project, renamed in Daniels’ honor after he passed away in 2020, just donated $25,000 to the Veterans Success Center at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. David Corlew, co-founder of The Charlie Daniels…
