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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 — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 22:00:29 +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 Reacts to 'Obamacare' Healthcare Mandate

Billy Dukes — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 18:00:22 +0000

News that the Supreme Court upheld the national healthcare mandate — dubbed Obamacare — has angered some, delighted others and left a few country artists worried about the future of the United States. Charlie Daniels was quick to speak his mind on Twitter Thursday morning. “Well here it is people,the beginning of judicial legislation, No [...]

Charlie Daniels Reclaims Sight With New Eye Surgery

Brittany Joy Cooper — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 16:28:57 +0000

Southern rocker Charlie Daniels is 75 and hasn’t been able to see without the help of contacts or glasses in 68 years. According to his website, the singer’s eyesight was damaged by a high fever when he was 7-years-old. The Grand Ole Opry member has cataracts, and as a result, has experienced failing eyesight for the bulk of his life. But this week, Daniels underwent an innovative new process called Smart Eye Surgery, which will restore his eyesight once again.

Keith Urban Gets Help While Playing Devil Went Down To Georgia[VIDEO]

Steve Kelly — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 19:58:31 +0000

Keith Urban had just started playing the Charlie Daniels classic ” Devil Went Down To Georgia” at his concert tour stop in LA when a Hollywood celebrity walked on stage to help Keith with the song.Jack Black and Keith Urban singing “Devil Went Down To Georgia”