Home Free has made quite the career for themselves by not only releasing their own original songs, but covering other songs as well, from a multitude of eras and genres. The all-vocal group has put their twist on some of music’s biggest hits throughout their career. While their list of successful covers is far too large to mention,…
14 years ago today was a historic day for Charlie Daniels. It was on January 19, 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…
It’s been 50 years since the Marshall Tucker Band began. To celebrate the milestone anniversary, the band will embark on their ambitious 50th Anniversary Tour, kicking off on January 12 in The Woodlands, Texas. Doug Gray is the band’s lead singer, and the only remaining founding member of the iconic group. For Gray, the five decades have been punctuated…
The country music community deeply mourned the loss of Charlie Daniels last year, but perhaps no one felt the loss as acutely as Daniels’ wife, Hazel, and his son, Charlie Daniels, Jr. In the immediate aftermath of the shock of losing his father, Daniels Jr. vowed to continue the work the Country Music Hall of Fame member was most…
Charlie Daniels might not be with us anymore, but his legacy continues. More than $250,000 was raised for The Charlie Daniels Journey Home Project at the third annual Charlie Daniels Patriot Awards dinner, continuing a cause the Country Music Hall of Fame member was passionate about, even in his absence. Darryl Worley, Mark “Oz” Geist (Benghazi survivor and co-author…
Darryl Worley received the Charlie Daniels Patriot Award on Wednesday, October 27. honoring his commitment to troops and veterans. The singer-songwriter was hand-picked by the late Charlie Daniels to receive the honor before Daniels passed away, a final gift to Worley that he still has a hard time believing. “It’s just heart-wrenching to think that I was on the…
Ricky Skaggs is opening up about the impact Charlie Daniels had on his own life and career. In an interview with John Rich, on The Pursuit! with John Rich, Skaggs said Daniels lived life to the fullest, up until the very end. “Joy,” Skaggs recalled, when asked what word comes to mind when he thinks of Daniels. “That man…
Darryl Worley is among the recipients for the Charlie Daniels Patriot Award. Worley will be honored, along with Mark “Oz” Geist, a Benghazi survivor and co-author of 13 Hours / US Marine Corps, retired, The Daniels Center at MTSU (Middle Tennessee State University), and firearms manufacturers Marty and Cindy Daniel of Daniel Defense. The awards will be given at…
Charlie Daniels passed away a little more than a year ago, but his legacy continues. The Country Music Hall of Fame member was posthumously honored with Pandora’s Billionaire Award, commemorating one billion streams on the music platform throughout his career. A plaque was presented to Daniels’ wife, Hazel, and his son, Charlie Daniels, Jr., during last week’s 2021 Volunteer…
On Wednesday, August 18, Charlie Daniels‘ legacy was honored with the star-studded 2021 Volunteer Jam: A Musical Salute to Charlie Daniels, an event that Daniels had already planned but passed away before he was able to see his vision come to life. Stars like Randy Travis, Chris Young, Darryl Worley and more spoke out about Daniels’ influence on their…
