GRAND OLE OPRY TO HONOR LEGENDARY CHARLIE DANIELS WITH ALL-STARR TRIBUTE ON JULY 8

The Grand Ole Opry is proud to announce a special tribute to the electrifying Charlie Daniels, a true icon whose fiddle playing and storytelling left an indelible mark on music, on Monday, July 8. This star-studded evening will celebrate Daniels’ unparalleled legacy and his signature fusion of Southern rock, bluegrass, country, and blues.

Taking the revered Opry stage to honor the late artist will be an impressive lineup including Jamey Johnson, Gretchen Wilson, Trace Adkins, Eddie Montgomery, The Travelin’ McCourys, Rhonda Vincent, and Chris Young. Each artist represents the diverse genres Daniels masterfully blended throughout his career, promising a night that reflects his pioneering spirit.

Charlie Daniels was a cherished presence on the Opry stage, known for his rowdy showmanship and ability to bring audiences to their feet. He fearlessly pushed country music into bolder, wilder territory, and the world followed suit.

Best known for his iconic #1 hit, “The Devil Went Down to Georgia,” Daniels and his band transformed a simple idea into one of country music’s most unforgettable anthems. Conceived during the recording of their 1979 album Million Mile Reflections, the song’s fiddle-driven energy became an instant smash. Its enduring appeal was recently showcased at Opry 100: A Live Celebration, where Jamey Johnson, Ketch Secor, and Dierks Bentley earned a standing ovation for their show-stopping rendition.

Charles Edward Daniels (1936-2020) was a prolific singer, musician, and songwriter whose career spanned decades. His contributions to Southern rock and progressive country earned him inductions into the Cheyenne Frontier Days Hall of Fame (2002), the Grand Ole Opry (2008), the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum (2009), and the Country Music Hall of Fame (2016).

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