Country Singers React To Charlie Daniels’ Death

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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.”

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

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

Jamey Johnson

Travis Tritt

The CMA

Blake Shelton

Rascal Flatts’ Jay DeMarcus

Brad Paisley

Jason Aldean

Chris Young

Love and Theft

The Nashville Predators

George Strait

Josh Turner

Ricky Skaggs

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One of my favorite people on this earth Charlie Daniels has gone on to his eternal reward today. Oh, how he will be missed at the Grand Ole Opry and everywhere else he was loved. Charlie, thank you for being a Patriot, a Statesman, a Christian, a friend, a father, a husband to Miss Hazel, and a great maker of music that will live on for generations. You made an indelible mark in this life, and you will be missed my brother. – Ricky Skaggs . . . . photo credit: NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – OCTOBER 20: (L-R) Bill Anderson, Charlie Daniels and Ricky Skaggs attend the 2019 Country Music Hall of Fame Medallion Ceremony at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on October 20, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Terry Wyatt/Getty Images for Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum)

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The Country Music Hall of Fame

Tracy Lawrence

Luke Combs

The Grand Ole Opry

Big & Rich

Rascal Flatts’ Gary LeVox

Trace Adkins

The Ryman

Rodney Atkins

Wynonna Judd

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Getting to open for Mr. Charlie was one of my very first memorable moments in country music. He’s such an important part of my story. When Mom & I opened for Mr. Charlie in the 80’s, I was so young, so naive, & in awe of my heroes & sheroes in country music. I spent most of my time trying to talk to, hang out with & learn everything I could from the artists we played shows with. Mr. Charlie was always so kind to me. He always made me feel so important. His heart. Oh my. His passion for God & his country, it really was what made him such a gifted soul. I adore him!! He’d come over to me in a crowded room to hug me. He always made time for me & I respect him so much for the way he treated me & so many others in the room. During one of our moments backstage before a show, I was talking to Mr. Charlie about how nervous I was being onstage. He told me to “Never look at the empty seats.” I have not forgotten his words to me. Charlie Daniels is a maverick. His heart is bigger than most. He lived & he loved large!!!!! Thank you for your service to our great country sir. I love you so. 🎶

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Neal McCoy

Marty Stuart

Darius Rucker

Dolly Parton

Charles Esten

Luke Bryan

Crystal Gayle

Little Big Town

Dustin Lynch

Brantley Gilbert

Toby Keith

Keith Urban

Tim McGraw

The Oak Ridge Boys

Old Dominion

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On March 14, 2014 we made our debut at the @opry. We were pretty much an unknown band by most at that point. We had a song called “Dirt on a Road” that was being played on @sxmthehighway. Some people loved it. Some absolutely hated it. I remember joking about how the Opry stage may get struck by lightning while we played that song on such a sacred country music stage. We were nervous and the show seemed to go by in a blink. After our song was over I was scrambling to gather all my things. I bent down to hastily pick up the tangled mess of cables and pedals at my feet to get out of the way as quickly as I could when I heard a gentle voice behind me say “You did a great job son.” I turned around and began to shake his outstretched hand and slowly looked up at the smiling face of Charlie Daniels. That’s when it hit me that I was standing in that famous circle, shaking the hand of a country music legend. It felt damn good. RIP Charlie Daniels -m

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Tanya Tucker

Brothers Osborne

Caleb Lee Hutchinson

Maddie & Tae

Alabama

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“From the eighties until last year I've had the pleasure of not only touring but getting to know Charlie Daniels. He was everything on stage a great artist should be…but it was the off stage Charlie I grew to love over the years. Many times Charlie would answer the call to do charity work and never charge a cent. He set a humble example of what a man, a friend and Christian should be by the way he treated others. I’m gonna miss you my friend.” – Teddy Gentry “The passing of Charlie Daniels is not only a huge loss for the industry but a personal loss… Charlie has been a personal friend throughout our career and we consider him family. Charlie was a patriot that stood for the good of all men. Charlie you will be missed my friend.” – Jeff Cook “Nobody I respected or admired, in this world, any MORE than my real friend, Charlie Daniels.” – Randy Owen (photos: Rick Diamond)

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Vince Gill

Loretta Lynn

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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