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    Friday Night Live offers eclectic line-up (3)  Nov 23, 2009
    Bands featured played songs ranging from traditional Japanese music to Beethoven to Charlie Daniels to Stevie Wonder as a crowd of approximately 100 filled the lawn at SICAs amphitheatre. Tyler Wessel and the Main Street Band, featuring Stephen Crawford on bass and Bryan May on drums, took the stage just before 7 p.m. They began their set with Hound Dog by Elvis. (Brownstown Jackson County Banner, IN)

    Taylor Swift Dominates CMA Awards  Nov 13, 2009
    " "I never thought you guys would even let me come to things like this," he joked during his acceptance speech. Beloved group Sugarland won Vocal Duo of the Year for the third time in a row. Other performances included the hard-touring Zac Brown Band playing a fiery cover of the Charlie Daniels Band's classic "The Devil Went Down to Georgia"; broken-up super-duo Brooke & Dunn burning through "Honky Tonk Stomp" with ZZ Top in their final appearance together; Chris Daughtry jamming with Vince Gill... (VHI.com -- Music News)

    Taylor Swift tops CMAs with four awards  Nov 12, 2009
    It was the Zac Brown Band that set the room on fire, though, with its high-rev version of Charlie Daniels The Devil Went Down to Georgia. . (MSNBC -- Music)

    Taylor Swift Wins Four, Including Entertainer of the Year, at 'The 43rd Annual CMA Awards'  Nov 12, 2009
    Multiple-nominee Zac Brown Band did a rousing rendition of Charlie Daniels Band's "Devil Went Down to Georgia." Fellow Georgian Billy Currington performed the Single and Song of the Year-nominated "People Are Crazy.". CMA Awards presenters included Dale Earnhardt Jr.; stars of ABC's "The Middle" Neil Flynn and Patricia Heaton; Faith Hill and husband McGraw; Julianne Hough; nominee Randy Houser; nine-time Awards winners The Judds; Kid Rock; Country Music Hall of Fame member Kris Kristofferson;... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Click to read:Taylor Swift Wins CMA Entertainer of Year  Nov 12, 2009
    It was the Zac Brown Band that set the room on fire, though, with its high-rev version of Charlie Daniels' "The Devil Went Down to Georgia.". Co-hosts Paisley and Underwood opened the show with a few new songs of their own, skewering Kanye West for - "Mama don't let your babies grow up to be Kanye" - and lamenting the break up of Brooks. (CBS News)

    Cowboy Troy launches new album, tour  Nov 9, 2009
    Charlie Daniels, Jerry Reed. Dwight Yokam and Robert Earl Keen are some of his influences. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)

    'Devil' Song Still Strong, Since '79  Nov 3, 2009
    Charlie Daniels Band Reflects on Their Continued Success with "Devil Went Down to Georgia" ... The Charlie Daniels band performed their classic hit song, "In America." ... The Charlie Daniels band performed their 1979 number one hit, "Devil Went Down to Georgia.". (CBS News)

    This day in history  Oct 28, 2009
    Musician-songwriter Charlie Daniels is 73. Actress Jane Alexander is 70. (Boston Globe)

    Celebrity birthdays for Oct. 25-31  Oct 22, 2009
    Country musician Charlie Daniels is 73. Actress Jane Alexander is 70. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)

    Gary hosts its first Oktoberfest9:34 am | (No comments posted.)  Oct 20, 2009
    The band boasted banjos and mandolins, and ripped through a repertoire that included covers from the Charlie Daniels Band and Bill Haley and The Comets in two sets. Before their first set, polka dancing lessons were giving for any souls intrepid enough to set foot on the dance floor. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)

    How about some Blues Travelin music?  Oct 17, 2009
    But definitely not for you new Charlie Daniels or old Dan Quayle fans. Northern Songs LTD. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)

    Fair lights up Columbia  Oct 16, 2009
    Throughout the fair, American Idol winner David Cook will be headlining musical events along with Christian rocker Toby Mac and The Charlie Daniels Band. Family-owned businesses such as Daley s and Netterfields have been returning to the fair for decades, provided fair-goers with flavored cotton candy and homemade corn dogs. (Gamecock Online, SC)

    Mobil Delvac sponsors Grascals tour  Sep 30, 2009
    They have opened for Dolly Parton and played with Brooks & Dunn, Dierks Bentley, Patty Loveless, Charlie Daniels, Kenny Rogers, Vince Gill and more. The value of the Mobil sponsorship was not disclosed, but tour sponsorships are an increasingly important piece of a band s total revenue package. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)

    Bruce takes us all home safely, we hope  Sep 26, 2009
    George American I think you meant C D B as in Charlie Daniels Band Right. If that clown was playing in my own back yard I would watch the cooking channel instead. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)

    6,000 see Charlie Daniels at bluegrass, BBQ fest  Sep 14, 2009
    Jimmy Hodge has been performing songs by the Charlie Daniels Band on a cruise ship for 11 years ... Gabriela Martin of Hedgesville said she came out to see the Charlie Daniels Band and get some good food and barbecue ... Its been a really good crowd, Berkeley County Sheriffs Department Capt. Dennis Streets said just before Charlie Daniels took the stage and began his show with Drinkin My Baby Goodbye. (The Herald-Mail Online)

    Around Collin County: Free concert Sunday, New Democrat Party leader, ice hockey, Reba, Charlie Daniels, Ducks Unlimited  Sep 8, 2009
    REBA AND CHARLIE DANIELS. Reba McEntire and the Charlie Daniels Band will be among the early performers at the Allen Events Center, which opens in November ... Tickets go on sale at 9:30 a.m. Sept. 19 at 9 a.m. for Reba McEntire, AMP Tour, Styx/REO Speedwagon/Night Ranger, Tech N9ne, Charlie Daniels Band and Extreme Ice Racing. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)

    Country star Atkins shares his love songs with Alaskans  Sep 7, 2009
    He added a couple of covers marking his journey from karaoke amateur to playing for tips to number one country star, Garth Brooks' "Much too Young" and Charlie Daniels' "Long Haired Country Boy." The show wrapped up with the crowd on its feet for his anthem "These Are My People.". The people weren't ready to let it rest with that, however. (Anchorage Daily News)

    Hawkeyes Set to Open Season Sept. 5th  Aug 29, 2009
    Activities include a Friday evening concert at the Iowa River Landing in Coralville, featuring the Charlie Daniels Band, the Outlaws and Jake Owen. Events will also include the World's Largest Hawkeye Tradeshow and Tailgate Party and the official unveiling of Hayden Fry Way in Coralville. (Hawkeyesports.com)

    Heres proof the Mayans got it wrong with their calendar  Aug 27, 2009
    I HOPE CHARLIE DANIELS OR HANK JR. SHOW HIM UP WITH A XMAS ALBUM. Normal. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)

    Drawing for autographed Charlie Daniels fiddles is tomorrow  Aug 14, 2009
    The raffle drawing for three fiddles signed by musician Charlie Daniels will be held tomorrow, at 6 p.m., at the Framingham Police station. The raffle is a fundraiser for injured Framingham Police officer Phil Hurton, who was shot in May after a late-night robbery of a cab driver. (Framingham TAB, MA)

    200 soldiers set to begin training  Aug 13, 2009
    Country music legend Charlie Daniels performed for the troops and met with about 25 injured soldiers before performing. Article Rating. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)

    Spirit of America began after 9-11  Aug 8, 2009
    Many people had fun at this week s Charlie Daniels concert on Fort Huachuca. What many of the attendees likely didn t appreciate was that the free show was part of the Spirit of America Tour. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)

    Fine-tuning an education  Aug 7, 2009
    Stephens performed the Charlie Daniels song, The Devil Went Down to Georgia, decked out in a cowboy hat and plaid flannel shirt. Moving to Muscatine from Aiken, S.C, just over a year ago, Stephens said he has adjusted to the schools and community. (Muscatine Journal, IO)

    Touring musicians fill days off with grub, golf  Aug 7, 2009
    Charlie Daniels, the "Devil Went Down to Georgia" crooner, purchased a driver at the Two Rivers pro shop once upon a time. Are there any perks to having rock and/or country stars play the course. (Sioux City Journal, IO)

    Charlie Daniels Band thrills crowd  Aug 6, 2009
    Not after Charlie Daniels shook it ... The Charlie Daniels Band performed Wednesday evening on Fort Huachuca, delivering an energized concert that opened with a string of hits, kicking off with, Drinkin My Baby Goodbye (Sitting on a bar stool, actin like a ... I love Charlie Daniels, said Pvt. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)

    Top 10 Drum Corps Performances  Aug 6, 2009
    But the Spirit of Atlanta's 1980 performance proves that solid drumming fundamentals and choreography are timeless, as is song selection the drumline shreds through an arrangement of the Charlie Daniels Band's "Devil Went Down to Georgia" while the color guard demonstrates that a flag can be just as versatile as the more elaborate props and costumes used today. 1 of 10. (Time.com)

    ALSO IN THE NEWS ...Charlie Daniels bringing music to troops, public  Jul 31, 2009
    Charlie Daniels bringing music to troops, public : Sierra Vista, AZ ... Charlie Daniels bringing music to troops, public ... The Charlie Daniels Band is coming to Fort Huachuca. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)

    'Wear Gold,' 'Blackout' Games Set  Jul 31, 2009
    For more information about FRYfest including a link to purchase tickets to the concert featuring Jake Owen, The Outlaws and The Charlie Daniels Band, click. Iowa's date with Pac-10 powerhouse Arizona coached by former Hawkeye has been designated this year's "Blackout Saturday." That game is scheduled for Sept. 19 at 2:30 p.m.. (Hawkeyesports.com)

    LETTER: Aunt objects to band's behavior at Bagelfest  Jul 31, 2009
    In the original lyrics that Charlie Daniels sings in "The Devil Went Down to Georgia", he does say "I told you once you son of a bi**h" ... P.S.I went to a Charlie Daniels concert when I was younger and more impressionable. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    Carolina Still is a journey (1)  Jul 28, 2009
    She has performed on stage with icons such as Charlie Daniels and Bobby Osborne. Josh Holton on banjo is the latest addition to the group. (Washington Daily News, NC)

    Think Woodstock was nuts? Try Ozark fest  Jul 18, 2009
    Both Lynyrd Skynyrd and the Charlie Daniels Band performed at the Missouri State Fair in recent years. Copyright 2009 The Associated Press. (MSNBC -- Music)

    Fiddlin' with a legend  Jul 13, 2009
    Jacob Gravel, 8, shows off two fiddle bows given to him by Grammy Award-winning country musician Charlie Daniels ... Local boy shares stage with Charlie Daniels ... Published: Sunday, July 12, 2009 6:09 AM EDT Charlie Daniels gave 8-year-old Jacob Gravel the stage. (Lake City Reporter, FL)

    Look up for new face of Uncle Sam walking on stilts from Las Vegas  Jul 10, 2009
    He has also played concerts featuring The Neville Brothers and The Charlie Daniels Band, and has appeared on the Children's Miracle Network Telethon. Stickley's credits include three tours in Hong Kong, five years as an official magician representing ConAgra with more than 200 performances and several years of experience in outdoor fair and festival entertainment and playing corporate and trade show events for some of the largest automotive, pharmaceutical, marketing and gaming organizations in... (Dowagiac News, MI)

    Heading to the county fair?  Jul 7, 2009
    Sunday BBQ and Charlie Daniels Band all for $30. 00. (Columbus Telegram, NE)

    • Events calendar  Jun 26, 2009
    Charlie Daniels Band performs at 7 and 9 p.m. JULY3 in the Gala Showroom at Cactus Petes Resort Casino, 1386 U.S. Highway 93 in Jackpot, Nev. Tickets are 45, 50 and 55, at (800) 821-1103. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)

    Bash a blast, despite problems  Jun 24, 2009
    Fans responded enthusiastically to that story, as well as the group's performance of their hit songs Chicken Fried, Whatever It Is, and their rendition of Charlie Daniels' The Devil Went Down to Georgia. Shortly after The Zac Brown Band finished their set, Neal Dionne, a morning show host for B93, made an announcement to the crowd: the concert was facing shut-down due to the rising flood waters. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)

    UI Students to be 'Gifted' by the Hawkeyes  Jun 16, 2009
    One ticket to the inaugural concert Friday, Sept.4, featuring Jake Owen, The Outlaws, and The Charlie Daniels Band. Invitations to a series of "Lunch Box Lectures," the first of which is scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 30, at historic Kinnick Stadium and will feature UI President Sally Mason and , head coach of the two-time defending national champion Iowa wresting team - after tours of the infamous "Pink Lockerroom" used by the visiting team and the Hawkeyes' lockerroom, and "Iowa Football 101" - a... (Hawkeyesports.com)

    After George Thorogood, who would you like to see perform at the Grape Bowl?  Jun 16, 2009
    wtf wrote on Jun 15, 2009 6:10 PM:" What about the Charlie Daniels Band? Love that fiddle in "The Devil Went Down to Georgia" LOL! ". dogs4you wrote on Jun 15, 2009 5:36 PM:" And while I`m thinking about it, Michael McDonald, Charlie Musselwhite, the greatest "harp" player alive. How about the Doobie Bros. Boz Scaggs, all would be great. ". (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)

    Jake Owen is opening act for 2009 FRYFest  Jun 4, 2009
    The Outlaws, The Charlie Daniels Band will follow Owen on Sept. 4 ... Following Owen will be The Outlaws and then The Charlie Daniels Band performing as the headliner. (Hawkeyesports.com)

    Hot acts, hot tickets  May 31, 2009
    Sean Hannity Freedom Concert (Billy Ray Cyrus, Charlie Daniels Band, Michael W. Smith and Lee Greenwood). 7 p.m. Aug. 22. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    How ’bout some Southern fried travelin’ music?  May 30, 2009
    Yeah, I know Mr. Charlie Daniels would not approve of my politics ... It s kind of funny, I first heard Charlie Daniels when I lived in Maine in the late 70 s and he was pretty well liked up there ... One of my favorite Charlie Daniels Band songs was No Place To Go , an 11:20 blues jam off the Fire On The Mountain album. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)

    Taylor Swift, Kid Rock, Brooks & Dunn, Alan Jackson, The Black Crowes, Los Lonely Boys, Robert Randolph Set to Rock the Verizon Wireless BamaJam Music & Arts Festival  May 30, 2009
    Randy Owen, Charlie Daniels, 38 Special, Gary Allan, Blake Shelton, Jason Aldean, John Anderson, Pat Green, Heidi Newfield, Jamey Johnson, Luke Bryan, Shooter Jennings, Randy Houser, Galactic, Drive By Truckers, Aaron Tippin, and LoCash Cowboys. TICKET INFORMATION. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Have a Long Leaf award?  May 26, 2009
    Country singers Charlie Daniels, Randy Travis, George Jones, Tammy Wynette, Kenny Rogers and Ronnie Milsap; bluegrass players Earl Scruggs and Doc Watson; gospel singer and preacher Shirley Caesar-Williams (three times); songwriter Arthur Smith, calypso singer Harry Belafonte, pop music singer Engelbert Humperdinck, and classical violinist Itzhak Perlman. ACTORS AND ACTRESSES. (News & Observer)

    State cuts back sharply on free plaza concerts  May 22, 2009
    In past summers the At the Plaza series has showcased musical acts as varied as the Indigo Girls, Pat Benatar, the Charlie Daniels Band, Koko Taylor and Fountains of Wayne. The plaza's skating rink was closed this past winter, also for budgetary reasons. (Albany Times Union)

    Jazz Plus is back  May 22, 2009
    Playing with Thomsen will be local Wendy DeWitt, Jim Marshall, who spent time with the Charlie Daniels band and Stogy Horn, a Texas Playboy. Showtime is 8 p.m.. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)

    Summer events listings  May 17, 2009
    Aug. 16: The Charlie Daniels Band. Tickets: $10-$47. (Boston Globe)

    FRYFEST BANDS ANNOUNCED  May 5, 2009
    The Charlie Daniels Band to headline event that honors Iowa's legendary head coach ... The Charlie Daniels Band will headline the 2009 festival that pays tribute to "all that is Hawkeye." They will be preceded by The Outlaws, and a two-time CMA Nominee to be announced June 1 ... The Charlie Daniels Band (On stage at 9:30 pm) With his signature "bull rider" hat and belt buckle, Charlie Daniels will energize Hawkeye fans with the Grammy Award-winning hit "The Devil Went Down to Georgia" as well as... (Hawkeyesports.com)

    Stagecoach Festival returns to Indio  Apr 28, 2009
    The initial 2009 line-up, representing a broad range of musical styles, includes Little Big Town, Miranda Lambert, Poco (Richie Furay, Jim Messina, Rusty Young, Paul Cotton, Jack Sundrud and George Lawrence), Charlie Daniels Band, Darius Rucker, Earl Scruggs, Chris Cagle, Lady Antebellum, Reverend Horton Heat, Jerry Jeff Walker, Ricky Skaggs, Ralph Stanley, Lynn Anderson, Doyle Lawson, Peter Rowan Bluegrass Band, Danielle Peck, Dale Watson, Zac Brown Band, The Duhks, Waddie Mitchell, Randy... (Desert Entertainer, CA)

    The Barbecue of Champions  Apr 28, 2009
    and to redblack: i'm sorry, but Charlie Daniels has never performed at the fairgrounds ... " @da'lake wrote on Apr 21, 2009 2:17 PM:" redblack564 wrote on Apr 21, 2009 12:55 PM:" I try to go to the Fair every year. I see people there i haven't seen since last year. The Fair has a lot of local bands ie: jason Lubbering and 2 buck drunk people enjoy seeing. I also enjoy seeing bands from the 80's and reliving my youth. That's why most people go and pay to get in. ... The last time I attended a BAD... (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)

    Three-man band has big sound in country rock style  Apr 9, 2009
    A career highlight for him was opening for Charlie Daniels at a festival in Charlotte, N.C.. "I've liked his music ever since I was a kid and got to see him at the coliseum in Columbia about 1977 or 1978," he said. (The Augusta Chronicle)

    Organizers set lineup for Atwood Music Festival  Mar 24, 2009
    Atwood's multiple band lineup in 2009 is a direct departure from last year's main performer, the Charlie Daniels Band, whom Carr said cost more to book than all four of 2009's Nashville-based artists combined. By booking up-and-coming bands, Carr said she hopes to fill the lineup cheaply and have the bands' popularity increase by the time of the festival. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)

    Concert amphitheater changes hands  Mar 21, 2009
    Atlantic One comes to the table armed with plans to transform the cottonfield, which has hosted a variety of top entertainers including Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, Hank Williams Jr., Gretchen Wilson, Charlie Daniels, Boston and Styx, into a permanent amphitheater. Michael Dunlow, the developer of Carolina Crossroads, said he was pleased with the agreement. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)

    Cherryholmes coming to SUBASE  Mar 12, 2009
    The Spirit of America Tour celebrated their 100th show in a special concert at SUBASE with the Charlie Daniels Band in September 2008. The Dolphin 2009. (The Dolphin, CT)

    Without doctor, minor health problem explodes  Feb 28, 2009
    The location has not been set yet; plans are to auction a guitar signed by country music performers such as Randy Travis, Alabama, Vince Gill and the Charlie Daniels Band. Search for Cars s from local dealers. (Daytona Beach News Journal)

    Songs that Should be Games  Feb 28, 2009
    Artist: Charlie Daniels Band Genre: Music/rhythm Lyrical Tagline: "Granny does your dog bite? No, child. No.". Realizing that it came to the console music game party too late, Konami decides to go in a totally new direction with The Devil Went Down to Georgia Revolution, a fiddle battle game that ships with two misshapen violin peripherals. (IGN PS2)

    Cracker Barrel to Offer Exclusive Dolly Parton CD  Feb 28, 2009
    Over the last few years, Cracker Barrel has released exclusive CDs featuring Alison Krauss & Union Station, Josh Turner, Amy Grant, Sara Evans, and Charlie Daniels. About Cracker Barrel. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Lisa's Walk The Talk Valentine's Day Show Two-Hour Romance Special  Feb 14, 2009
    Her guests include: Charlie Daniels, Porter Wagoner, Jim Owen, Pam Tillis, Aaron Neville, Tom Wilson (Ziggy), Dr. Toy's Stevanne Auerbach, Casting Crowns, Rush of Fools, Shauna Fleming (), Chris Gray, Jack Witteveen, Corb Lund, Pete Anderson (Little Dog Records), Rivers Rutherford, Aaron Tippin, Statler Brothers, Bellamy Brothers, Kathy Ireland, Captian lle, and more. Lisa's Walk The Talk Show broadcasts out of Rochester, Minnesota. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)

    2/20: Sparks heads fundraiser  Feb 13, 2009
    Kessman says the diverse mix of artists means you can expect Sparks to perform such offbeat tunes as the Charlie Daniels Band's The Devil Went Down to Georgia and Jackson, a '60s duet by Nancy Sinatra and Lee Hazlewood. "These are the kind of songs that people don't know she loves," Kessman says. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)

    Virtuoso fiddler Cleveland has grown into his bluegrass roots  Feb 13, 2009
    "She really didn't know what bluegrass was at that time. Well, she did, but she thought bluegrass was Charlie Daniels.". He says his early acclaim, including his first appearance at the Grand Ole Opry as a guest of fellow fiddler and friend Alison Krauss, has kept him on course. (Boston Globe)

    Alvord: Sights and sounds of another Civil War  Feb 11, 2009
    Below the photo are the lyrics to a song, a ripoff/takeoff of the Charlie Daniels Band hit The Devil Went Down to Georgia ... Charlie Daniels might want royalties. (Longview Daily News, WA)

    Smart improvements and changes continue at SUBASE  Feb 8, 2009
    The Robert and Nina Rosenthal Foundation, which created and coordinates the Tour to bring star entertainers to America's stateside military bases, celebrated the milestone with the Charlie Daniels Band at SUBASE's Dealey Theater in September 2008. Other concerts in 2008 have included Diamond Rio, Aaron Tippin, and Sara Evans. (The Dolphin, CT)


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