Nashville, Tenn. USA – -(AmmoLand.com)- Country music and southern rock legend Charlie Daniels has passed. The Country Music Hall of Fame and Grand Ole Opry member died this morning July 6th, 2020, at Summit Medical Center in Hermitage, Tennessee.
Doctors determined the cause of death was a hemorrhagic stroke. Charlie Daniels, a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame who sang “The Devil Went Down to Georgia,” recorded with Bob Dylan and was a vocal supporter of U.S. veterans and a bold advocate for conservative American values and gun ownership. He was 83.
Daniels’ death was confirmed by his publicist, Don Murry Grubbs. He is survived by his wife, Hazel, and son, Charlie Daniels Jr.
NPR reports that: “Up until July 3, Daniels was posting thoughts on a section of his website entitled “Soap Box.”
“Late last month, he railed against the protesters amassing in the streets against police brutality, writing: “It will dawn on you that this is not a simple protest against the unjust killing of a black man, but a revolutionary street battle against America and everything we stand for and it IS funded and lead by socialist factions, and it’s not just in the US but in many democratic nations around the world … Gun sales are through the roof and America is locked and loaded to protect their families and their neighborhoods.”
Funeral arrangements will be announced in the coming days.
About Charlie Daniels:
From his Dove Award-winning gospel albums to his genre-defining Southern rock anthems and his CMA Award-winning country hits, few artists have left a more indelible mark on America’s musical landscape than Charlie Daniels. An outspoken patriot, beloved mentor, and a true road warrior, Daniels parlayed his passion for music into a multi-platinum career and a platform to support the military, underprivileged children, and others in need. The Charlie Daniels Band has long populated radio with memorable hits and his signature song, “The Devil Went Down to Georgia.” Over the course of his career, Daniels received numerous accolades, including his induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Musicians Hall of Fame, and becoming a member of the Grand Ole Opry. Daniels helped to shine the spotlight on the many causes that are close to his heart. He was a staunch supporter of the military and gave his time and talent to numerous charitable organizations, including The Journey Home Project, that he founded in 2014 with his manager, David Corlew, to help veterans of the United States Armed Forces.
A lot of today’s Nashville is made up of Hollywood type, pop love song singers. Charlie Daniels was the authentic real-deal.
RIP Charlie.
Sad day for me, I met the man while running a stage a few years back and he was from all appearance was a class act.
Sounds like one of the few people that don’t bother going with the flow once they become famous.
Rest in Peace kind Sir !
Charley was a TRUE American in every way possible… RIP my friend.
We are on this earth for such a short time and many of us don’t touch others lives in such a way as Charlie Daniels did.
He spoke what was on his mind and entertained us with his stories thru his music in a humble manner.
RIP Charlie you will be missed.
R.I.P. True American…
You haven’t met America and he means every word he said..
That man loved America.
I saw him change for the better over the years and he will be missed.
I was sorry to learn of Charlie Daniels’ passing. He was a rare patriot and a good soul. Rest In Peace, Sir.
My favorite CD song was “The Legend Of Wooly Swamp”. Creepy and cool, all in one.
Charlie Daniels, proud American and great performer will be missed. RIP Charlie and God Bless you and your family.
I have all his albums on vinyl.On the back of one, the band thanked a gun shop for providing the ammo for the making of the album.Great artist and good man.Cablo Diablo is my favorite song.
RIP!