Charlie Daniels Dies At 83

The Country Music Hall of Famer will be missed, but his music will live on forever.

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Charlie Daniels is dead at the age of 83.

The Country Music Hall of Famer and Grand Ole Opry member passed away Monday morning after suffering a hemorrhagic stroke,

Daniels, the lead singer of the Charlie Daniels Band, is best known for his number-one country hit “The Devil Went Down to Georgia”.

He is also known for his contributions to Southern Rock and Bluegrass music.

Read Charlie's full bio at charliedaniels.com.

 

 

 

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