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Charlie Daniels Dead: Country Singer's Death Unexpected, Says Family

Charlie Daniels' death was reportedly unexpected, his friends and family said. Charlie Daniels' passing was one of the things people never expected to come - at least not that sooner.
Country icon, multi-instrumentalist Charlie Daniels Dies at 83

Charlie Daniels, Country singer-songwriter behind the 1979 hit "The Devil Went Down to Georgia," died on Monday, July 5. He was 83.
'Lynyrd Skynyrd - One More for the Fans' Concert at Fox Theatre to Get Live CD, DVD Release

Lynyrd Skynyrd has almost been rocking on for 50 years, and now, the band's legacy will be celebrated by a tribute CD and DVD. Today (March 31), the Loud & Proud Records and Blackbird Presents announced that the November 2014 tribute concert One More for the Fans featuring classic rock covers from Alabama, Cheap Trick, Jason Isbell, O.A.R., Trace Adkins and more will be getting an official release.
Charlie Daniels Volunteer Jam 2015: Billy Ray Cyrus, Travis Tritt Among Featured Artists

It's been more than 40 years since Charlie Daniels first hosted Volunteer Jam, but he's bringing it back next August with a lineup that includes Billy Ray Cyrus, Kentucky Headhunters, Montgomery Gentry, the Outlaws, Lee Roy Parnell and Travis Tritt.
Michael W. Smith and Charlie Daniels to be Honored

Next month on November 11, the Nashville Association of Talent Directors will host their fourth annual Honors Gala at the Hermitage Hotel, honoring six Nashville legends, including Charlie Daniels and Michael W. Smith.
Charlie Daniels Fall Tour Schedule

Charlie Daniels may be getting ready to turn 78 on October 28th, but that doesn't mean he's anywhere near ready to slow down. The man known for "The Devil Went Down to Georgia" had a busy summer schedule and if anything, his fall/winter bookings are even more intense. With over 30 shows scheduled between now and mid-December, The Charlie Daniels Band will travel from coast to coast before the year ends.
Brad Paisley, Florida Georgia Line to Headline Blue Ridge Music Festival 2015 in Salem, Virginia

Salem, Virginia, is going to get a little bit country fried next May. Yesteday (Sept. 21), the lineup for the Blue Ridge Music Festival 2015 was announced, and major hitters Brad Paisley and Florida Georgia Line are set to headline the annual music gathering, set to take place from May 30-31, 2015.
Charlie Daniels Bringing Back Volunteer Jam Concert To Nashville Next Summer

Legendary fiddle virtuoso Charlie Daniels is bringing his classic all-star country concert back to Nashville next August.
Guthrie's River Ruckus Expands to 3 Days for 2014

When the Guthrie Center, Iowa event made its debut in 2009, it was a one-day concert. In 2011, it expanded to a two-day event. 2014 will offer even more fun and more music as Guthrie's grows to a full three day extravaganza of country music and family fun.
Charlie Daniels is Taking the Devil Outta Georgia on a Road Trip

As Charlie Daniels celebrates 35 years of the devil going down to Georgia, he's taking the hit song out for a trip around the country. With nearly 40 stops already lined up for this summer, the 77-year-old fiddle player will have less time for golf, but plenty of time for great music!
Copperweld Charlie Daniels’ Scholarship for Heroes

Charlie Daniels and Lipscomb University are partnering to raise funds for veterans education with an all-star line-up of artists at the fifth annual Copperweld Charlie Daniels’ Scholarship for Heroes event.
5 Christian and Country Singers From North Carolina

Lots of good things come from the Tar Heel State -- Krispy Kreme Donuts, Pepsi-Cola, amazing BBQ, Cheerwine, The Andy Griffith Show and, of course, UNC. Did you know that several popular Christian and Country singers also come from North Carolina?