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Charlie Daniels 'Ready to Rock' After Pacemaker Implant

Billy Dukes — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 23:00:35 +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 — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 18:00:28 +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.

Jason Aldean and Lee Greenwood Surprise Charlie Daniels Onstage at Concert for Veterans

Sterling Whitaker — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 12:00:29 +0000

Country stars Jason Aldean and Lee Greenwood surprised Charlie Daniels onstage at Nashville’s Lipscomb University on Tuesday (March 5), turning up to show their support for our returning veterans. Daniels was performing his Scholarship for Heroes concert in conjunction with Lipscomb’s Yellow Ribbon Enhancement Progam. That program helps veterans with continuing education by matching the [...]

Charlie Daniels Serves as Honorary Chair for the Tennessee Military Ball

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 22:00:51 +0000

Legendary country musician Charlie Daniels has been tapped to serve as the honorary chair of the 2012 Tennessee Military Ball, which takes place Thursday (Dec. 27) at Loews Vanderbilt Plaza in Nashville. The conservative performer is an avid supporter of the military, which makes him the perfect chairman for the event. Hosted by Nashville’s All [...]

Charlie Daniels Undergoes Surgery

Billy Dukes — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 21:00:59 +0000

Country legend Charlie Daniels is recovering today after undergoing rotator cuff surgery Monday morning. The singer -- who is very active on Twitter -- let his fans know via his team that he's doing fine and he'd be back online soon.

Charlie Daniels Rails Bob Costas for Comments on Gun Control

Billy Dukes — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 19:58:46 +0000

Bob Costas’ gun control comments during halftime of NBC’s ‘Football Night in America’ on Sunday (Dec. 2) left many — including country music’s own Charlie Daniels — unsettled. The famed broadcaster used a minute and a half of airtime to quote and praise an article written by Fox Sports columnist Jason Whitlock, who called for [...]

Charlie Daniels Pens an Open Letter to President Obama

Jessica Nicholson — Fri, 16 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.

Charlie Daniels Band to Rework 'The Devil Went Down to Georgia' for 'Monday Night Football' Open

Billy Dukes — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 12:00:22 +0000

One country legend will replace another as the Charlie Daniels Band takes a turn at opening up ‘Monday Night Football’ on ESPN next week. Daniels has reworked ‘The Devil Went Down to Georgia’ for the broadcast’s opening theme. It appears to be a one game only engagement. On Monday (Sept. 17), the Denver Broncos will [...]