Concert listPosted 4 hours, 51 minutes ago. Mar 7, 2008
The Charlie Daniels Band and The Oakridge Boys: Ohio State Fair, Aug. 7 ... Charlie Daniels Band: Wright Patterson Air Force Base, June 27. (Lima News, OH)
Concerts named Feb 27, 2008
Bring on Charlie Daniels. I d like to see the yuppie-hipsters with their Dom bubbly respond to that. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Notes: Drills, pranks open Rox camp Feb 24, 2008
Pitcher Casey Weathers, the top pick in 2007, was assigned to wear a cowboy hat, a stars-and-stripes shirt and a fake, long, white beard, and sing and dance around his teammates to a recording of a Charlie Daniels song. Until he can get on the mound and justify his signing bonus, it's the Rockies' way of making him earn it. (MLB.com -- Colorado Rockies)
Daniels orders look at Capitol Feb 22, 2008
Information from Secretary of State Charlie Daniels office. Comments. (Stuttgart Daily Leader, AR)
Trace Adkins: Man of many talents Feb 21, 2008
"I had an opportunity to do that ... a few weeks ago the night that Charlie Daniels was made a member of the Grand Ole Opry," he said. "I wanted to be on the show that night because I'm a huge fan of Charlie's, and for his finale, he wanted to do Will the Circle Be Unbroken . So we did it in kind of a harmony (quintet) kind of thing. It was a blast, and I got to sing bass with Charlie, Montgomery Gentry, Connie Smith and Marty Stuart.". (The Augusta Chronicle)
SW leaders tout community projects Feb 19, 2008
And on a lighter note, Nichols informed the group that the Charlie Daniels Band will headline this year's Atwood Festival. Woodville/Wilkinson County Main Street Association Manager Polly Rosenblatt said Woodville sales tax is up 5 percent and local business is picking back up. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Bandon youth to perform Disney songs, teen pop, more in variety show Feb 16, 2008
The World Link: Bandon youth to perform Disney songs, teen pop, more in variety show. Bandon youth to perform Disney songs, teen pop, more in variety show. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
What's on TV tonight Feb 9, 2008
In a sampling, we were particularly struck by Carrie Underwood's soaring "How Great Thou Art" and Brad Paisley's unplugged "Old Rugged Cross." The lineup also has Vince Gill, Sara Evans, Trace Adkins, Charlie Daniels, Ronnie Milsap and more. "iCarly," 7 p.m., Nickelodeon. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Cowboy Troy hits country scene with style he calls 'hick-hop' (71) Feb 8, 2008
He moved from the country sounds of Charlie Daniels, the Oak Ridge Boys and Jerry Reed to rockers Kiss, Kansas, Eagles, ZZ Top and Foreigner. But he had a penchant for rappers --- LL Cool J, Sir Mix-A-Lot, Run DMC, Ice-T and Ice Cube. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Clinton, Huckabee win primaries in Arkansas Feb 6, 2008
Secretary of State Charlie Daniels said officials in Craighead, Crittenden, Cross, Izard, Jackson, Pope, Sharp, Stone and Van Buren counties wouldn't tally results until Wednesday. The Green Party also held its first primary ever in Arkansas on Tuesday. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Sound Advice Amphitheatre gets new name Feb 2, 2008
This year's "Country Megaticket" will feature a record eight shows by the Charlie Daniels Band (April 18), Tim McGraw (May 10), Toby Keith (June 27), Brooks & Dunn (July 26), Rascal Flatts (Aug. 17), Kenny Chesney (Aug. (The Palm Beach Post)
'How Great Thou Art: Gospel Favorites Live from the Grand Ole Opry' Feb 2, 2008
Bentley joins stars like reigning ACM and CMA Female Vocalist of the Year Carrie Underwood, the legendary Loretta Lynn, Vince Gill, Sara Evans, Alan Jackson, Trace Adkins, Ronnie Milsap, and Charlie Daniels for an evening of classic gospel performances from country music's most famous stage, the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville. "In country music, people are proud of their faith and I think that's really amazing. It's part of the reason I love country music so much," says Underwood who performs the... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Cabin fever reliever Jan 25, 2008
Last fall I got to do a show with Charlie Daniels, who is a hero of mine. Sometimes when you get to do these, its neat and others its a wow. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
GrandOle Opry Jan 20, 2008
Charlie Daniels Band ... Charlie Daniels Band. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
A dying mans wish granted: a Grand Ole Opry trip Jan 13, 2008
He picked the Saturday, Jan. 19, show, the night Charlie Daniels will be inducted into the Opry Hall of Fame. Others on the bill are Trace Adkins, Montgomery Gentry, Marty Stuart, Charley Pride, Mel Tellis and Del McCoury. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- News)
'Reach the lost and teach the rest' Jan 11, 2008
n Roses; "The Devil Sent Down to Jordan," a parody of "The Devil Went Down to Georgia" by The Charlie Daniels Band; "Jail God Rocked," a parody of "Jailhouse Rock" by Elvis Presley; "Talk About the Lord," a parody of "Rock Around the Clock" by Bill Haley & His Comets, and many, many more. No rock hit is safe, as anything from Elvis to Eminem is game for ApologetiX to mold into a parody. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
HOT DISH: Easing Into Country Music's New Year Jan 8, 2008
Marty Stuart and Connie Smith will help induct Charlie Daniels as a Grand Ole Opry member on Jan. 19 at the Ryman Auditorium. Keith Urban and Russell Moore are special guests on Rhonda Vincent's just released album, Good Thing Going. (VHI.com -- CMT.com Music News)
Country Music Soars into 2008 Posting Double Digit Gains for Investors in Publishing, Music Masters, and 'Indie' Labels Headed for IPO Success Jan 5, 2008
has just released a major televised Christian Country project that features Rascal Flatts, the Oak Ridge Boys, Diamond Rio, Emerson Drive, Ricky Skaggs, Charlie Daniels, Bryan White and Collin Raye. It's called Country Songs 4 Worship. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Amped-up R.E.M. accelerates Jan 4, 2008
If cons could write any music better than Ted Nugent or Charlie Daniels, then maybe a putdown of REM being too political wouldn t be so bothersome. REM at their most boring and pretentious are better than any music or political disourse written or uttered from any right-winged hack You cons don t understand art anyway. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
COLUMN: If FutureGen was top news in 2006, where would it rate in '07? Jan 3, 2008
Some who have performed there already are Diamond Rio, The Oak Ridge Boys, BB King, Marie Osmond, Pat Boone and Charlie Daniels Band. Among those coming soon to the Rosebud are the St. Petersburg Ballet, Tracy Byrd and Bill Cosby. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
'Guitar Hero III' Dec 28, 2007
In the final battle, you square off against the Devil (named Lou) in the Charlie Daniels Band's fiddle classic "The Devil Went Down to Georgia." You probably can guess what happens if you lose. The game experience varies slightly depending on the console as guitar controllers differ; the PlayStation2, Wii and Xbox 360 versions are all fun. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Coming attractions: Jane Austen right at home on PBS Dec 28, 2007
Artists team up for a few numbers, including I'll Fly Away, with the Charlie Daniels Band and Third Day frontman Mac Powell. "I grew up listening to Charlie Daniels and singing in church," says Powell. (USA Today -- Life)
Coastside rocks this New Year's Eve Dec 27, 2007
His major influences were singer/songwriters the late Dan Fogelberg, James Taylor, Kenny Loggins, the rocking Allman Brothers, Lynyrd Skynyrd and country's Charlie Daniels. After his years with Little Wheels, he "realized I needed to speak to the nature of classic rock," and he and Goodkind developed the Lords of Tone. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
Hurtin' songs: Country's top 100 Dec 27, 2007
The Devil Went Down to Georgia, Charlie Daniels Band -- The drama, the sizzle of an irresistible melody paired with a good-versus-evil morality tale, all delivered with lightning-fast licks. 12. (Edmonton Journal)
Town deserts Falcons Dec 26, 2007
Yo hotRod, when u die youll be happy to know the devil looks like charlie daniels and eats pigs feet like your toothless grandma goin down on your daddy in the ole doublewide must suck to be white and brokeass poor ... I dont believe in the devil or your black jesus,but I do like charlie daniels , hes a great american, if you dont know that your dumber than I thought,presidents have had him to the white house, maybe you will get an invite if obama wins,oh wait ,thats not gonna happen now is it. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Read 'H & C' Transcript Dec 25, 2007
MARK STEYN, "HANNITY & COLMES" GUEST CO-HOST: Country music star Charlie Daniels will be one of the stars to become a member of the Grand Ole Opry this January ... SEAN HANNITY, "HANNITY & COLMES" CO-HOST: One of the greatest country music stars of all time, Charlie Daniels ... CHARLIE DANIELS, COUNTRY MUSIC STAR: Good to see you. (Fox News)
Leading Automakers Express Support for SIRIUS-XM Merger Dec 18, 2007
The strong support of many leading automakers is just one more indication of the growing momentum in favor of the merger from consumers, public interest groups, analysts, Members of Congress and many others, including: National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), Americans for Tax Reform, Independent Women's Forum, Parents Television Council, American Trucking Associations, Charlie Daniels, RadioShack and Circuit City... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
SJHS chorus sings at Capitol Dec 14, 2007
Monday morning at 9 a.m., the Stuttgart seventh and eighth grade mixed chorus sang Christmas songs on the second floor of the Capitol Rotunda in Little Rock as guests of Arkansas Secretary of State Charlie Daniels. For the rest of this story purchase a copy of Thursday's Daily Leader. (Stuttgart Daily Leader, AR)
Glowpoint to Participate in Holiday 'Freedom Calls' to the Troops Dec 4, 2007
Country music icon and military supporter Charlie Daniels traveled abroad in 2005 and 2006 visiting Iraq and Kuwait to perform for US Troops as part of the Stars for Stripes tour ... About Charlie Daniels Band. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Bill Willis' death a vital history lesson for today's players Nov 30, 2007
"I'll tune in to The Devil Went Down to Georgia when I'm doing my scripts tomorrow." Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Jon Gruden, inspired by a visit to practice Thursday from country music legend Charlie Daniels. Two-minute drill: 's wrist injury, which knocked the iron man out in the second quarter at Dallas on Thursday night, isn't his only physical concern. (USA Today -- Sports)
More of this story Nov 30, 2007
Charlie Daniels to perform Christmas show at Randy Parton Theatre ... ROANOKE RAPIDS Grammy winner and legendary country music star Charlie Daniels will return to Roanoke Rapids for Christmas, it was announced this morning ... We're excited to have Charlie Daniels as our first national act in the theater. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
HOT DISH: A Heartfelt Thanksgiving Nov 27, 2007
Charlie Daniels' Early Present During the 10th annual Christmas for Kids at the Ryman Auditorium Nov. 19, Charlie Daniels was surprised with a Christmas present given to him onstage by Martina McBride. The card inside read, "Thank you, Charlie, for all you've done to make Christmas wishes come true for thousands of children through the years. Now it's time to make a wish come true for you, too. You're officially invited to become a member of the Grand Ole Opry. Merry Christmas!". (VHI.com -- CMT.com Music News)
No iPods allowed at PB marathon Nov 25, 2007
She said Charlie Daniels and the Dixie Chicks "kept me motivated" during the Seven Mile Bridge Run in the Keys. One factor for Friend-Uhl was that the race was on a bridge closed to traffic. (The Palm Beach Post)
Country band Sugarland will play the Chip Nov 24, 2007
"We're now in our 27th year, and from the beginning with Johnny Paycheck, we've tried to bring country's top artists to the Chip. Tanya Tucker, Charlie Daniels, Tim McGraw, Toby Keith, Montgomery Gentry and Gretchen Wilson have all played our stage," he said. The duo, guitar player Kristian Bush and singer Jennifer Nettles, were still a relatively unknown act when they performed their debut single, "Baby Girl," at the Academy of Country Music Awards last year. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Charlie Daniels invited to join the Grand Ole Opry Nov 22, 2007
(AP) -- Charlie Daniels received a gift-wrapped surprise at his annual Christmas for Kids benefit: an invitation to join the Grand Ole Opry ... "Charlie Daniels' songs and musicianship are nothing less than legendary," said Pete Fisher, Opry vice president and general manager. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
They're Funky Divas Nov 15, 2007
Clockwise from the man front and center, Buzz Davenport (soloist), Barbara Whitney (red necklace - keyboards and accordion), Chubby Boothe (black shirt w/white stripes - soloist), Barabra London (flute and soloist), Pat Herlihy, Jim White (in the middle - soloist), Charlie Daniels (drums), Trish English (white top - bass) and Jeannie Daniels (blonde with glasses - soloist). Missing is Barbara Sanford-Epps (soloist) and Dan Poland (guitar). (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Maine musician honors veterans on each CD Nov 11, 2007
Can you imagine opening for music legends Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, Randy Travis, Tanya Tucker, Charlie Daniels and "American Idol" winner, Carrie Underwood (just to name a few). Well Don Campbell has done just that. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Music: The Charlie Daniels Band Nov 9, 2007
" Besides his work on stage and in the recording studio, Daniels - who has made several trips to perform for American troops in Iraq and Afghanistan - has also found time to write one book (2003's "Ain't no Rag: Freedom, Family and the Flag") and edit another (this year's "Growing Up Country," a collection of essays by noted Southerners). Though decidedly Dixie-fried, the music of the Charlie Daniels Band is difficult to categorize. Besides being an iconic figure of country-rock, Daniels has... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Willie Nelson to receive BMI icon award Nov 7, 2007
Previous winners of BMIs icon award include Haggard, Dolly Parton, Whisperin Bill Anderson, Charlie Daniels, Loretta Lynn, the Bee Gees, Isaac Hayes, Ray Davies, James Brown and Crosby, Stills & Nash. BMI represents more than 300,000 songwriters, composers and publishers in all genres of music. (MSNBC -- Music)
Dave Williams Nominated For Oscar For Farmer's Radio Broadcast Nov 7, 2007
With more than a 1,000 interviews under his belt, he's spoken to Secretary of Agriculture Mike Johans; country singers: Charlie Daniels, Rex Allen Jr., Jimmy Fortune of the Statler Brothers; agricultural broadcast specialist Orion Samuelson of Samuelson Says and more. One of his favorite interviews was country singer Leroy Van Dyke, featured on his first show a man who has become a personal friend. (Honesdale Wayne Independent, PA)
Eddie Vedder Nov 6, 2007
At 71 years old, Charlie Daniels still sets a creative pace few can match. Whether touring, authoring a book or churning out another great album, he approaches each project with a sense of creative vision and passion that remains undimmed after 50 years in the industry. (Billboard.com)
Chris Brown, Winsin & Yandel have new CDs Nov 3, 2007
The Charlie Daniels Band, DeucesCharlie Daniels and his famed namesake band are joined here by a diverse array of duet partners, including Brooks & Dunn, Gretchen Wilson, Vince Gill, Bonnie Bramlett, the Del McCoury Band, Dolly Parton, Darius Rucker, and Earl Gary and Randy Scruggs. Deuces opens with Daniels and Travis Tritt serving up a sizzlin version of Whatd I Say. (MSNBC -- Music)
Shooter Jennings Introduces The Wolf Oct 31, 2007
"I love Jerry Reed and Charlie Daniels ... 'The Devil Went Down to Georgia,'" he said. "There's an art to writing lyrics that flow really fast and rhyme. There's kind of that rhythm that Jerry Reed's got that I like. That's very close to rap. With 'This Ol' Wheel,' I wasn't setting out to rap. I was just coming up with my way to sing it. It kind of came across like that. I'm a big rap fan, too, though. I bought the Kanye West record. I get a lot of influence from that. The rhythmic phrasing in... (VHI.com -- CMT.com Music News)
Guitar Hero 3 Only Days Away Oct 28, 2007
Encore: Devil Went Down to Georgia (as made famous by Charlie Daniels Band, Steve Oumiette rendition). Bonus Tracks:50. (E Canada Now)
more » Oct 28, 2007
Curry has also played on stage with Trace Atkins, Rascal Flatts, Blake Shelton, Charlie Daniels, Billy Ray Cyrus and other artists, as well as performing solo all over the world on major stages such as the Grand Ole Opry and before U.S. troops. He s been on Austin City Limits, the Donnie and Marie Show and in three Country Music Television (CMT) videos. (Searcy Daily Citizen, AR)
Today In History - October 28, 2007 Oct 28, 2007
Musician-songwriter Charlie Daniels is 71. Actress Jane Alexander is 68. (CBS2.com, CA)
This candidate plays to the bass’ Oct 27, 2007
That oddity, not the band s skill necessarily, allowed the group to land gigs opening for such marquee acts as Willie Nelson and the Charlie Daniels Band. As a candidate, he keeps his hands on the strings as a way to keep things fresh on the campaign trail. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
HOT DISH: CMA Awards Slighting Hall of Fame Inductees Oct 23, 2007
Kenny did attend the ASCAP Awards along with Brad Paisley, Kellie Pickler, John Rich, Gretchen Wilson, Charlie Daniels, Chuck Wicks, Dierks Bentley, Keith Anderson, hostess Connie Bradley and almost 2,000 party goers, including Kenny Rogers, who was honored with the Golden Note Award. Writers of songs were honored during one of Music Town's better events. (VHI.com -- CMT.com Music News)
Devil Went Down Oct 20, 2007
Then check out these links. The GHIII version of the country song was composed and produced by , a 16-year veteran of the music and video game industry. (IGN PS2)
'This is a war someone will win and someone will lose' Oct 18, 2007
It wants to establish a complete Islamic theocracy across the world and for that to happen it means our culture has to be completely snuffed out," he said. (Story continues below) That is one of the reasons the U.S. needs to work on some internal issues, to have economic and military strength to wage such a war. "If we don't have a healthy, strong and vibrant nation, we're not going to have even enough economic and military strength to fight that war," he said. Huckabee, who once was honored by... (WorldNetDaily)
Kenny Rogers, John Rich, Craig Wiseman Are ASCAP's Big Winners Oct 17, 2007
To start the proceedings, Charlie Daniels and Gretchen Wilson strolled arm-in-arm through the audience and up onto the stage. Dressed in a blindingly white suite, a straw, broad-brimmed planter's hat and sunglasses, Daniels looked like the plantation owner in a Tennessee Williams movie. (VHI.com -- CMT.com Music News)
The Secret GOP Strategy to Keep Larry Craig From Showing Up At Work Oct 15, 2007
SIGN UP FOR OURNEWSLETTERS. Larry Craig of Idaho is a tough guy to run out of town. (New Republic)
The 1980s: A curtain falls on a dynasty Oct 14, 2007
But Charlie Daniels was onto something when he sang, on a 1980 album: "You just try to put your hand, on a Pittsburgh Steelers fan ... .". Death of The Chief. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Grand Ole Opry celebrates 82 years Oct 13, 2007
Oct. 26: Charlie Daniels Band, Craig Morgan, Del McCoury, Riders in the Sky and Bill Anderson. Oct. 27: Josh Turner (who'll be inducted as an Opry member), McCoury, Anderson, Wagoner and Dickens. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
New Supporters of SIRIUS/XM Merger Urge FCC Approval Oct 11, 2007
WASHINGTON, and NEW YORK, Oct. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SIRIUS Satellite Radio (Nasdaq: - ) and XM Satellite Radio (Nasdaq: - ) today highlighted additional support they have received for their merger in recent weeks from Members of Congress, consumer advocates, automaker Kia Motors and diverse on-air talent, including Charlie Daniels and Deepak Chopra ... Celebrated Oldies music radio DJ Bruce Morrow (Cousin Brucie), American music legend Charlie Daniels, leader in mind-body medicine Deepak... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Ben Stiller, Farrelly Brothers Say There's Something About 'The Heartbreak Kid' Oct 5, 2007
Mayhem would also seem to be the best word to sum up the performance of Akerman, who gets some of the biggest laughs of the movie while sitting in Stiller's passenger seat and singing along to embarrassing songs by the likes of the Charlie Daniels Band and the Spice Girls. "[I've been caught singing to] a Backstreet Boys song, or 'NSYNC," Akerman said of her real-life driving habits. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Rodeo days are here again Oct 4, 2007
The rowdy Charlie Daniels Band rides into the Pasadena Fairgrounds on October 5, Friday night as the rodeo's first big act, opening the rodeo season with another throwback to its traditional roots: an emphasis on good times and great music ... After Charlie Daniels' unique brand country rock and roll, Saturday night brings in Earl Thomas Conley for some more traditional country music. (Pasadena Citizen, TX)
Wise brings sharp detail to devil on 'Reaper' Oct 2, 2007
Mention the Charlie Daniels Band's The Devil Went Down to Georgia, in which Johnny out-fiddles the demon, and Wise defends his alter ego: "That would never really happen. Not in my world.". Share this story. (USA Today -- Life)
October is Opry Month Sep 29, 2007
Other performers scheduled for weekend shows throughout the month include Charlie Daniels Band, Little Jimmy Dickens, Vince Gill, Steve Holy, Patty Loveless, Tanya Tucker, and more. The Tuesday Night Opry also rolls on throughout October with scheduled performances by Jason Aldean, Terri Clark, Emerson Drive, Ricky Skaggs and Carrie Underwood. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
ENTERTAINMENT CALENDAR Sep 28, 2007
SEPTEMBER 27 -- Charlie Daniels Band at the Bloomsburg Fair at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $30 and $35. INFO: 784-4949. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Rebels prep for noisy Georgia crowd Sep 27, 2007
After Charlie Daniels' "The Devil Went Down to Georgia," the speakers blared an updated, hip-hop rendition of a Ray Charles classic. The message was clear. (Ole Miss Sports -- Rivals.com)
Bloomsburg Fair kicks off this weekend Sep 21, 2007
Credence Clearwater Revisited performs Sept. 26 and the Charlie Daniels Band and Joe Nichols - each with their own show - take the stage Sept. 27. All are evening shows. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Losing Hughie - and Nike scores (9/13) Sep 14, 2007
As the news gains ground, tributes are emerging on sites from Charlie Daniels' to Ted Nugent's. The Outlaws roared out of Tampa, Fla. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Albums set to drop Sep 14, 2007
The Charlie Daniels Band, Deuces: The one-time long-haired country boy hooks up with Brad Paisley, Dolly Parton, Gretchen Wilson and others on this disc of duets. Kid Rock, Rock N Roll Jesus: A rap/rock trailblazer tests his mettle four years after his last release. (USA Today)
Southern Rock Pioneer Hughie Thomasson Dies in Florida Sep 12, 2007
They toured extensively this year and performed with the Charlie Daniels Band, the Marshall Tucker Band and Dickey Betts and also played a festival in Amsterdam with Aerosmith. The Outlaws' last concert took place Saturday (Sept. (VHI.com -- CMT.com Music News)
