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Charlie Daniels Will Rock The Turning Stone Showroom Friday [VIDEO]

Matt Herkimer — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 09:08:47 +0000

If you don't believe "The Devil Went Down To Georgia" or that "The South's Gonna Do It Again" Charlie Daniels will make you a believer Friday in the Turning Stone Resort-Casino showroom! The CDB returns to Central New York and will rock the stage with its unique brand of southern rock.

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. “I am thankful the doctors found the problem and were [...]

Charlie Daniels "Hits of the South" Review [VIDEO]

Matt Herkimer — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 13:15:40 +0000

The Charlie Daniels Band has been recording and touring for well over 40 years now and it doesn't look like the road is going to end any time soon. The CDB's latest album "Hits of the South" was released last week and it's a knockout! Here are some of my thoughts on it.

George Jones Enlists Randy Travis, Jamey Johnson + More for Final Farewell Concert

Cory Stromblad — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 18:37:14 +0000

George Jones will cap his 58-year career as one of country music's most revered artists with a final performance on Nov. 22 at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena. Randy Travis, Jamey Johnson, the Charlie Daniels Band and Lorrie Morgan will share the stage with living legend for what's sure to be a historic event.

Southern Rock Bands Influence Todays Country

Matt Herkimer — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 14:08:29 +0000

Ask many of today's hot country artists who their influences were and, unlike past era's, not many are likely to reference "Old Hank" and Merle. The artists that influenced many contemporary artists such as Zac Brown and Eli Young tend to be more country-rock than pure country and include many of the great "southern rock" bands of the 70's and 80's. Here are a few of the truly great ones.

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 [...]

Charlie Daniels Celebrates 75th

Greg Splashin' McShea — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 15:00:34 +0000

The "Frog Days of Fall" are filled with country artists' birthdays, and today, Charlie Daniels turns 75. Of course, his biggest hit, which also climbed the pop charts is "The Devil Went Down To Georgia", which you still here on Big Frog 104. I remember seeing The Charlie Daniels Band live at the New York State Fair in Syracuse a dozen years ago or so, and all I can remember was his wild fiddle playing and his hat that was taller than he was.