Country Singers React To Charlie Daniels’ Death

Published Jul 7, 2020 By Miranda Raye

(Left) Wynonna Judd / Instagram/(Right) Travis Tritt / Instagram

On July 6, news broke that country music legend Charlie Daniels had passed away at the age of 83.

“Country music and southern rock legend Charlie Daniels has passed,”read a press release about Daniels’ death. “The Country Music Hall of Fame and Grand Ole Opry member died this morning [July 6] at Summit Medical Center in Hermitage, Tennessee.”

The press release stated, “Doctors determined the cause of death was a hemorrhagic stroke.”

According to a press release, Charlie passed away this morning following "a hemorrhagic stroke." He will be missed.#RIPCharlieDaniels https://t.co/zicn18ZllE

— Country Rebel (@CountryRebelCo) July 6, 2020

Known for his expert musicianship and for creating iconic hits such as “The Devil Went Down to Georgia,” Daniels had a great impact on country music and its artists. His influence can be seen, heard, and felt in the numerous tributes that came pouring in after the news of his death was announce.

Among the dozens of posts made in Daniels’ honor, many of them express the same message. The artists speak about how kind and welcoming Daniels was, and how he was always there to cheer on other artists, no matter how young or old they were.

Look below to read through some of the touching tributes country singers have penned for Daniels. There are also a few statements from venues and organizations within the country music community.

Of course, there are plenty of pictures to be found in these tributes, showing how Daniels was always an ever-present figure in the lives of his fellow artists.

Carrie Underwood

https://www.instagram.com/p/CCT5BDmFkjn/

Jamey Johnson

https://www.instagram.com/p/CCTtcTdAfmr/

Travis Tritt

https://www.instagram.com/p/CCTtzVRhbzN/

The CMA

https://www.instagram.com/p/CCTuwFgJGup/

Blake Shelton

Just when I thought 2020 couldn’t break my heart anymore… Charlie Daniels you will always be an American hero. Rest In Peace sir.

— Blake Shelton (@blakeshelton) July 6, 2020

Rascal Flatts’ Jay DeMarcus

https://www.instagram.com/p/CCTtxlcgZ3k/

Brad Paisley

https://www.instagram.com/p/CCTuD7xh6ar/

Jason Aldean

https://www.instagram.com/p/CCTuBSLg9La/

Chris Young

https://www.instagram.com/p/CCTsE6hjpOT/

Love and Theft

https://www.instagram.com/p/CCTwpKOBvFY/

The Nashville Predators

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Charlie Daniels. Charlie was a proud supporter of the Nashville Predators and we are so grateful for his love over the years.

Our hearts are with his wife Hazel, his loved ones, and the country music community. 💛 pic.twitter.com/wCerMwRgkx

— Nashville Predators (@PredsNHL) July 6, 2020

George Strait

https://www.instagram.com/p/CCUD5tghZ6D/

Josh Turner

https://www.instagram.com/p/CCT9HGfpgdT/

Ricky Skaggs

https://www.instagram.com/p/CCTyAVQj4um/

The Country Music Hall of Fame

https://www.instagram.com/p/CCT3-UlFUUw/

Tracy Lawrence

https://www.instagram.com/p/CCT22yvF2hr/

Luke Combs

The country music flag is flying at half mast today. RIP Charlie Daniels.

— Luke Combs 🎤 (@lukecombs) July 6, 2020

The Grand Ole Opry

https://www.instagram.com/p/CCTwgnXnnel/

Big & Rich

https://www.instagram.com/p/CCT1XM3l7yH/

Rascal Flatts’ Gary LeVox

https://www.instagram.com/p/CCTxcbTpwC7/

Trace Adkins

https://www.instagram.com/p/CCT6K7PAUJ2/

The Ryman

https://www.instagram.com/p/CCTz_HYB3OS/

Rodney Atkins

https://www.instagram.com/p/CCT4342srRf/

Wynonna Judd

https://www.instagram.com/p/CCT3cS0HZa3/

Neal McCoy

https://www.instagram.com/p/CCT9TvilHUn/

Marty Stuart

https://www.instagram.com/p/CCT-RI8Aiof/

Darius Rucker

https://www.instagram.com/p/CCT4gN2F8Ur/

Dolly Parton

Well, the devil went down to Georgia, but Charlie went straight to heaven. My heart, like many millions of others, is broken today to find out that we've lost our dear friend Charlie Daniels.

— Dolly Parton (@DollyParton) July 6, 2020

It was such a shock. He was one of the great people in the business and one of the greatest entertainers ever. He will live on in our hearts. Rest in peace, Charlie. – Dolly

— Dolly Parton (@DollyParton) July 6, 2020

Charles Esten

https://www.instagram.com/p/CCT6C5bjZEw/

Luke Bryan

https://www.instagram.com/p/CCTvBRQlOWG/

Crystal Gayle

https://www.instagram.com/p/CCT9TKIhL7E/

Little Big Town

https://www.instagram.com/p/CCT3-N6BhEe/

Dustin Lynch

https://www.instagram.com/p/CCTz-QIlGNU/

Brantley Gilbert

https://www.instagram.com/p/CCT0aSbDjHE/

Toby Keith

https://www.instagram.com/p/CCT_4MaFxSz/

Keith Urban

https://www.instagram.com/p/CCT3OIrJYjV/

Tim McGraw

https://www.instagram.com/p/CCTxHniAl9W/

The Oak Ridge Boys

https://www.instagram.com/p/CCUxeJkBx8u/

Old Dominion

https://www.instagram.com/p/CCUzt7yFnRG/

Tanya Tucker

https://www.instagram.com/p/CCUo8UzlxCC/

Brothers Osborne

https://www.instagram.com/p/CCUKAIIH3Y8/

Caleb Lee Hutchinson

https://www.instagram.com/p/CCUasPuhwP0/

Maddie & Tae

https://www.instagram.com/p/CCUM4DPsT1i/

Alabama

https://www.instagram.com/p/CCUVd32grZr/

Vince Gill

https://www.instagram.com/p/CCUJO5Vjtze/

Loretta Lynn

https://www.instagram.com/p/CCUIzh3JGfz/

As you can see from these posts, Daniels will be so dearly missed by the country music community.

Before you leave, please take the time to watch one more tribute to Daniels. This one comes from Randy Travis, who shared a video of him praying with Daniels backstage.

“…you will live on forever as my hero… my friend. I love you,” Travis wrote in the video’s caption.

May Charlie Daniels rest in peace.

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