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Charlie Daniels 'Ready to Rock' After Pacemaker Implant

Billy Dukes — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 08:00:35 +0000

A pacemaker won't slow Charlie Daniels down. The Charlie Daniels Band frontman says his fiddling or movements on stage won't be compromised with the device implanted in his chest. He underwent the procedure last month after being hospitalized with pneumonia. He returns to the stage Friday night (April 12) in Verona, N.Y.

Charlie Daniels Hospitalized for Pacemaker Implant, Pneumonia

Billy Dukes — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 04:10:28 +0000

Country legend Charlie Daniels is expected to remain hospitalized until Friday as he recovers from pneumonia and a pacemaker implant to regulate his heart rate. The singer was admitted to a Nashville area hospital on Monday (March 25). He says he hadn’t been feeling well. “I am thankful the doctors found the problem and were [...]

Connecticut School Shooting: Country Stars React

Billy Dukes — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 18:56:02 +0000

While details about Friday morning’s school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut are still trickling in, it’s clear that innocent lives were taken when a gunman stormed Sandy Hook Elementary School and began firing. The small town in the state’s southwest corner will be in the hearts of every American this weekend, including country music’s biggest stars. [...]

Charlie Daniels Pens an Open Letter to President Obama

Jessica Nicholson — Sun, 25 Nov 2012 23:00:09 +0000

After President Obama's election to a second term of presidency on November 6, several country artists shared their feelings (both serious and humorous) regarding the election. Now, outspoken entertainer Charlie Daniels has added his opinions into the mix.

Barack Obama Re-Elected President of the United States: Country Stars React

Billy Dukes — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 10:30:48 +0000

Barack Obama was re-elected President of the United States on Tuesday (Nov. 6) following a heated battle with Republican candidate Mitt Romney in the key battleground state of Ohio. Within minutes of learning the news, country music's top stars were celebrating, congratulating, complaining or simply making jokes about the 2012 election results. Like much of the nation, Nashville's best are split politically.

Charlie Daniels Is John La Mond's Feature Artist On Wide Open Country

John La Mond — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 10:00:18 +0000

One of the biggest icons in the country and rock world is Charlie Daniels. The man has been making incredible music for over 50 years. He has had numerous hits on both the country and rock charts. Not that many artists have had anywhere near the success that Charlie Daniels has had. He is in a [...]

Who Is The Best Fiddler In Country Music? [POLL]

Brett Alan — Sun, 17 Jun 2012 14:54:46 +0000

Friday night when I played The Friday Night Fight I had said that I thought Jimmy De Martini from The Zac Brown Band was the best fiddler in country music. Immediately I thought, "well hang on now, you might be forgetting someone." What about Charlie Daniels??? Doesn't he set the standard for fiddle players in country music?

Artpark Reveals Summer Concert Schedule

Dale Mussen — Wed, 16 May 2012 11:05:31 +0000

Big name acts are set to appear at Artpark this year including the Charlie Daniels Band. What previously had been free shows, the Tuesday night concerts will now cost $5.00 to $10.00 to get in. Among the other acts on the schedule are Peter Frampton, Kansas, Sheryl Crow and Heart. The Tuesday series of concerts begins [...]

Charlie Daniels' Barn Goes Up In Flames

Josh — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 10:28:25 +0000

A fire has destroyed a barn at the Wilson County home of Charlie Daniels on Friday night! The fire happened when Charlie and his wife Hazel were away on a ski trip to Colorado. According to Daniels, he lost…11 horses and 1 bull. Also lost in the blaze was farm equipment and a kitchen stove [...]