Charles Edward "Charlie" Daniels (born October 28, 1936 in Wilmington, North Carolina) is an American musician famous for his contributions to country and southern rock music. Image File history File links Information. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 432 × 599 pixelsFull resolution (721 × 1000 pixel, file size: 249 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) (All user names refer to en. ... is the 301st day of the year (302nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1936 (MCMXXXVI) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... Wilmington is the name of several places in the United States of America, United Kingdom, and Australia: // USA Wilmington, California Wilmington, Delaware Wilmington Manor, Delaware Wilmington Island, Georgia Wilmington, Greene County, Illinois South Wilmington, Illinois Wilmington, Massachusetts Wilmington Township, Minnesota Wilmington, New York Wilmington, North Carolina Wilmington, Ohio Wilmington Township... Official language(s) English Capital Raleigh Largest city Charlotte Area  Ranked 28th  - Total 53,865 sq mi (139,509 km²)  - Width 150 miles (240 km)  - Length 560[1] miles (901 km)  - % water 9. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... This article includes a list of works cited but its sources remain unclear because it lacks in-text citations. ... Southern rock is a sub genre of rock music. ... Willie Nelson Outlaw country was a significant trend in country music during the late 1960s and the 1970s (and even into the 1980s in some cases), commonly referred to as The Outlaw Movement (both by fans and by people in the music industry) or simply Outlaw music [1]. The focus... The term singer-songwriter refers to performers who both write and sing their own material. ... is the 301st day of the year (302nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1936 (MCMXXXVI) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... Wilmington is the name of several places in the United States of America, United Kingdom, and Australia: // USA Wilmington, California Wilmington, Delaware Wilmington Manor, Delaware Wilmington Island, Georgia Wilmington, Greene County, Illinois South Wilmington, Illinois Wilmington, Massachusetts Wilmington Township, Minnesota Wilmington, New York Wilmington, North Carolina Wilmington, Ohio Wilmington Township... Official language(s) English Capital Raleigh Largest city Charlotte Area  Ranked 28th  - Total 53,865 sq mi (139,509 km²)  - Width 150 miles (240 km)  - Length 560[1] miles (901 km)  - % water 9. ... This article includes a list of works cited but its sources remain unclear because it lacks in-text citations. ... Southern rock is a sub genre of rock music. ...

Career

Daniels is a singer, guitarist, and fiddler, who began writing and performing in the 1950s. In 1964, Daniels co-wrote "It Hurts Me", a song which Elvis Presley recorded. He worked as a Nashville session musician, often for producer Bob Johnston, including playing on three Bob Dylan albums during 1969 and 1970, and recordings by Johnny Cash and Leonard Cohen. Daniels recorded his first solo album, Charlie Daniels, in 1971 (see 1971 in country music). His first hit, the novelty song "Uneasy Rider", was from his 1972 second album, Honey in the Rock, and reached #9 on the Billboard Hot 100. A singer is a musician who uses their voice to produce music. ... the very definition of a guitarist is cody allen and taylor hines because of there un ending guitar skills and awsomnes. ... “Fiddler” redirects here. ... This does not cite any references or sources. ... Elvis Aron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977), often known simply as Elvis and also called The King of Rock n Roll or simply The King, was an American singer, musician and actor. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Sideman. ... Bob Johnston (born 1933 in Fort Worth, Texas) is a noted record producer, best known for his work with Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson and many Nashville recording artists, as well as Simon and Garfunkel. ... Bob Dylan (born Robert Allen Zimmerman, May 24, 1941) is an American singer-songwriter, author, musician, and poet who has been a major figure in popular music for five decades. ... It has been suggested that Johnny Cash family be merged into this article or section. ... Leonard Norman Cohen, CC (born September 21, 1934 in Westmount, Montreal, Quebec) is a Canadian singer-songwriter, poet and novelist. ... See also: 1970 in country music, 1971 in music, other events of 1971, 1972 in country music, 1970s in music and the List of years in Country Music // Events Seeking younger, more urbane viewers, CBS cancels nearly all of its rural-themed programming. ... A novelty song is a usually intentionally humorous song, usually in published or recorded form. ... Uneasy Rider is a 1973 country music song written and performed by American singer and multi-instrumentalist Charlie Daniels[1]. It consists of a narrative that is spoken rather than sung over a guitar melody and is sometimes considered a novelty song. ... The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. ...

In 1974, Daniels organized the first in a series of Volunteer Jam concerts based in or around Nashville, Tennessee. Except for a three-year gap in the late 1980s, these jams have continued ever since. The Volunteer Jam was the annual Charlie Daniels Band concert held in January of 1974 at the Municipal Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee. ... For other cities named Nashville, see Nashville (disambiguation). ... Official language(s) English Capital Nashville Largest city Memphis Largest metro area Nashville Area  Ranked 36th  - Total 42,169 sq mi (109,247 km²)  - Width 120 miles (195 km)  - Length 440 miles (710 km)  - % water 2. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

In 1975, he had a top 30 hit as leader of the Charlie Daniels Band with the Southern Rock self-identification anthem "The South's Gonna Do It Again". "Long Haired Country Boy" was also a minor hit in that year. Charles Edward Daniels (born October 28, 1936) is a very popular country singer. ... Southern rock is a sub genre of rock music. ...

Daniels won the Grammy Award for Best Country Vocal Performance in 1979 for "The Devil Went Down to Georgia", which reached #3 on the charts. The Grammy Award for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal was first awarded in 1970. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ...

Subsequent Daniels pop hits included "In America" (#11 in 1980), "The Legend of Wooley Swamp" (#31 in 1980), and "Still in Saigon" (#22 in 1982).

In the late 1980s and 1990s, several of Daniels' albums and singles were hits on the Country charts. Daniels also released several Gospel and Christian records. For the band, see 1990s (band). ... This article includes a list of works cited but its sources remain unclear because it lacks in-text citations. ... Gospel music is a musical genre characterized by dominant vocals (often with strong use of harmony) referencing lyrics of a religious nature, particularly Christian. ... This article or section is in need of attention from an expert on the subject. ...

Political Statements

Daniels has never shied away from politics. "The South's Gonna Do It" had a mild message of Southern cultural identity within the Southern rock movement. Daniels was an early supporter of Jimmy Carter's presidential bid and performed at his January 1977 inauguration. The Politics series Politics Portal This box:      Politics is the process by which groups of people make decisions. ... James Earl Jimmy Carter, Jr. ... For other uses, see President of the United States (disambiguation). ...

"In America" was a reaction to the 1979-1981 Iran Hostage Crisis; it described a patriotic, united America where "we'll all stick together and you can take that to the bank / That's the cowboys and the hippies and the rebels and the yanks." In contrast, "Still in Saigon" (written by Dan Daley) was an effective portrayal of the plight of the American Vietnam veteran ten years after the war; it was part of an early 1980s wave of attention to the subject, presaging treatments such as Bruce Springsteen's "Born in the U.S.A." and "Shut Out the Light", Billy Joel's "Goodnight Saigon", and somewhat later Steve Earle's "Copperhead Road". Iranian militants escort a blindfolded U.S. hostage to the media. ... Vietnam veteran is a phrase used to describe someone who served in the armed forces of participating countries during the Vietnam War. ... Bruce Frederick Joseph Springsteen (born September 23, 1949) is an influential American singer, songwriter, and guitarist. ... Born in the U.S.A. is a 1984 song about the effects of the Vietnam War on Americans, written and performed by Bruce Springsteen. ... William Martin Billy Joel (born May 9, 1949) is an American singer, pianist, songwriter, composer and musician. ... Steve Earle (born Stephen Fain Earle January 17, 1955) is an American singer-songwriter, well known for his rock and country music, as well as for his political views. ...

In 1990, Daniels' country hit "Simple Man" seemingly advocated a pseudo-Biblical form of vigilantism; lines such as "Just take them [rapists, killers, child abusers] out in the swamp / Put 'em on their knees and tie 'em to a stump / Let the rattlers and the bugs and the alligators do the rest," got Daniels considerable media attention and talk show visits. For the aircraft, see A-5 Vigilante. ...

In 2003, Daniels published an Open Letter to the Hollywood Bunch in defense of President George W. Bush's Iraq policy. His 2003 book Ain't No Rag: Freedom, Family, and the Flag contains this letter as well as many other personal statements. During the 2004 presidential campaign, Daniels said that having never served in the military himself, he did not have the right to criticize John Kerry's service record. [1] George Walker Bush (born July 6, 1946) is the 43rd and current President of the United States, inaugurated on January 20, 2001. ... John Forbes Kerry (born December 11, 1943) is the junior United States Senator from Massachusetts, in his fourth term of office. ...

Daniels now resides in Mount Juliet, TN, where the city has named a park after him. City nickname: The City Between The Lakes Location in the state of Tennessee County Wilson County, Tennessee Area  - Total  - Water 42. ...

Daniels is a born again Christian. Born again is a term used originally and mainly in Christianity, where it is associated with salvation, conversion and spiritual rebirth. ...

In 2005, he has made a cameo appearance along with Larry the Cable Guy, Kid Rock, and Hank Williams, Jr. in Gretchen Wilson's music video for the song "All Jacked Up". In 2006, he appeared with Little Richard, Bootsy Collins, and other musicians as the backup band for Williams' opening sequence to Monday Night Football. See also: 2004 in country music, 2005 in music, other events of 2005, 2006 in country music, 2000s in music and the List of years in Country Music // April 30 - Billboard magazine renames the Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart Hot Country Songs. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Robert James Ritchie (born January 17, 1971), best known as Kid Rock, is an American rapper, singer and rock musician most notable for his albums Devil Without a Cause and Cocky and his hit singles Bawitdaba and Picture. ... This article is not written in the formal tone expected of an encyclopedia article. ... Gretchen Frances Wilson (born June 26, 1973) is an American country music singer and guitarist. ... Richard Wayne Penniman (born December 5, 1932), better known by the stage name Little Richard, is an American singer, songwriter, and pianist, who began performing in the 1940s and recording from 1951. ... William Bootsy Collins (born October 26, 1951 in Cincinnati, Ohio) is a pioneering funk bassist, singer, and songwriter. ... Monday Night Football (MNF) is a live television broadcast of the National Football League. ...

Discography

Charlie Daniels performed at a USO concert at Camp Victory, Iraq on April 10, 2005

• Charlie Daniels (1971)
• Te John, Grease and Wolfman (1971)
• Honey in the Rock (1972) aka Uneasy Rider
• Fire On The Mountain (1974) (Certified Platinum by the RIAA)^[1]
• Nightrider (1975)
• Volunteer Jam (1976)
• Saddle Tramp (1976) (Certified Gold by the RIAA)^[2]
• Pickup Truck Tramp (1976)
• Whiskey (1977)
• High Lonesome (1977)
• Midnight Wind (1977) (Certified Gold by the RIAA) ^[3]
• Volunteer Jam III and IV (1978)
• Million Mile Reflections (1979) (Certified Triple Platinum by the RIAA)^[4]
• Volunteer Jam VI (1980)
• Full Moon (1980) (Certified Platinum by the RIAA)^[5]
• Volunteer Jam VII (1981)
• Windows (1982) (Certified Gold by the RIAA)^[6]
• A Decade of Hits (1983) (Certified Quadruple Platinum by the RIAA)^[7]
• Me and The Boys (1985)
• Powder Keg (1987)
• Homesick Heroes (1988)
• Simple Man (1989) (Certified Platinum by the RIAA)^[8]
• Christmas Time Down South (1990)
• Renegade (1991)
• Devil Went Down To Georgia(1993)
• America, I Believe In You (1993)
• The Door (1994)
• Super Hits (1994) (Certified Double Platinum by the RIAA)^[9]
• Same Ol' Me (1995)
• Steel Witness (1996)
• The Roots Remain (1996)
• Blues Hat (1997)
• By The Light Of The Moon (1997)
• Fiddle Fire: 25 Years of the CDB (1998)
• Tailgate Party (1999)
• Volunteer Jam/Classic Live Performances: Volume One (1999)
• Volunteer Jam/Classic Live Performances: Volume Two (1999)
• Road Dogs (2000)
• Live! (2001)
• How Sweet The Sound: 25 Favorite Hymns and Gospel Greats (2001)
• Redneck Fiddlin' Man (2002)
• Ride the Reindeer(2002)
• A Merry Christmas To All (2002)
• Freedom and Justice for All (2003)
• A Carolina Christmas Carol (2003)
• Essential Super Hits (2004)
• Songs From The Longleaf Pines (2005)
• 16 Biggest Hits (2006) Legacy Recordings
• Live from Iraq (2007)

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External links

• Official Website
• Charlie Daniels, The Official Tribute Website
• Fan Website
• Charlie Daniels – Songs From The Longleaf Pines