Country music icon and member of the Country Music Hall of Fame Charlie Daniels has died, according to The Tennessean , at the age of 83, as confirmed by his publicist.
Daniels is survived by his wife, Hazel, and his son, Charlie Daniels Jr.
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Daniels is best known for his smash hit ‘The Devil Went Down To Georgia.’
Daniels was also a member of the Grand Ole Opry and had an established career as an instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter. Daniels had played on three of Bob Dylan’s albums and had also played on recordings for stars like Leonard Cohen and Ringo Starr.
Some of his own solo hits include ‘Drinkin’ My Baby Goodbye,’ and ‘Boogie Woogie Fiddle Country Blues.’
Daniels was born on October 28th, 1936 in North Carolina.
After winning a Grammy for ‘The Devil Went Down To Georgia,’ Daniels went on to appear in the hit film Urban Cowboy .
CMT reports that Daniels unfortunately passed on Monday after suffering a stroke.
Many have taken to social media to share their memories of Daniels.
Country star Brad Paisley wrote , “I’m so sad he’s gone. We have so many memories together, and I am so blessed to have known him. Rest In Peace my friend. We love you.”
Our thoughts are with Daniels’ loved ones at this difficult time.
Rest in peace.
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