A public memorial service for the late Charlie Daniels took place today at the World Outreach Church in Murfreesboro Tennessee. Several artists including Travis Tritt, Vince Gill, Gretchen Wilson, and Trace Adkins performed at the service.
Watch the memorial service below
The singer behind the hit “The Devil Went Down To Georgia” died on Monday, July 6th after suffering a stroke at the age of 83.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to The Journey Home Project, which Charlie co-founded in 2014.
Artists across the Country Music community paid their respects to Charlie Daniels on social media. Below are just some of their social media posts.
My heart is heavy upon hearing about the death of Charlie Daniels. Not only was he a great musical artist, he was a great man, husband and father. He and I attended the same church and he will be missed. He was a patriot and was so full of life until he took his final breath. pic.twitter.com/uYAzhraA70
— Josh Turner (@joshturnermusic) July 6, 2020
“Charlie Daniels was a reverential innovator. His music fused the immediacy of Southern Rock with the classic country storytelling he heard as a child. He brought new audiences to country music, pointing people to the sources even as he explored the edges." — Kyle Young, CEO. pic.twitter.com/R6IRKHY44w
— Country Music HOF (@countrymusichof) July 6, 2020
I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Daniels some years ago, and he was one of the sweetest men I’ve ever met; so respectful and cordial. I’ve met some of my “heroes” before and been a little disappointed, but, Mr. Daniels was NOT one of those moments.
— Cody Johnson (@codyjohnson) July 6, 2020
Charlie Daniels was part of my very first music collection. And a great guy. He showed us how it’s done. RIP superstar. -T pic.twitter.com/BzvKsNrQQh
— Toby Keith (@tobykeith) July 6, 2020
HEARTBROKEN!! Trying to gather my thoughts.... pic.twitter.com/FxVjR62v8J
— Darryl Worley (@darrylworley) July 6, 2020
“Nobody I respected or admired, in this world, any MORE than my real friend, Charlie Daniels.”
— ALABAMA (@TheAlabamaBand) July 6, 2020
-Randy Owen ALABAMA #RIPCharlieDaniels @CharlieDaniels
What a loss! Charlie was a great leader, philanthropist & one of the biggest supporters of our armed forces & veterans. I loved standing in the wings when he took the stage - he was powerful and magical! We love you @CharlieDaniels & will forever cherish our friendship! pic.twitter.com/3d7oOJtgGM
— Lee Greenwood (@TheLeeGreenwood) July 6, 2020
When I was 5 years old my parents asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up....I said “how do you be Charlie Daniels”....no one could be Charlie but Charlie. He’s one of the best humans I had the honor of knowing. Love and prayers to the Daniels family. pic.twitter.com/dX2FVJYwDQ
— Rodney Atkins (@RodneyAtkins) July 6, 2020
He was a maverick. RIP #CharlieDaniels pic.twitter.com/BTrBnaAH4c
— Wynonna (@Wynonna) July 6, 2020
Getting to shred with @TheChrisLeDoux AND @CharlieDaniels on the same stage was one of the most magical nights ever. Go rest high Charlie- and blessings today to all of your family.
— Keith Urban (@KeithUrban) July 6, 2020
With love and friendship always.
Keith
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Charlie- you were a true gentlemen and the absolute kindest of souls. Always giving on and off the stage. This is such a heartbreaking loss for all of us but mostly for his family and band. You all are in our hearts and prayers. pic.twitter.com/xlGHMpaYn7
— Little Big Town (@littlebigtown) July 6, 2020
Blowing the speakers out today with this legends tunes. An honor to share many nights @opry with you CD and forever grateful. You will be missed! pic.twitter.com/YJBStnXY19
— Dustin Lynch (@dustinlynch) July 6, 2020
The world lost a true legend today.... Your boots won’t ever be filled, but your legacy will live on forever.... thank you pic.twitter.com/sFJlObFJTL
— Brantley Gilbert (@brantleygilbert) July 6, 2020
Rest In Peace Charlie Daniels, my fellow North Carolinian. I was honored to receive NC's Order of the Long Leaf Pine Award from you backstage at the Opry in 2017. Thank you for your sharing your talent and your kindness with all of us. pic.twitter.com/FImllzA9NY
— Scotty McCreery (@ScottyMcCreery) July 6, 2020
This #Legend @CharlieDaniels was at the core of my roots & influences in music. We recorded "Just As I Am" together for his Grammy winnin Gospel Album. "Oh lamb of God I come...I come" sings the hymn. An honor to call him my friend. Fiddle’s gonna be roarin in heaven tonight #RIP pic.twitter.com/LOhZiTMcUy
— Billy Ray Cyrus (@billyraycyrus) July 6, 2020
I grew up on the CDB, and I know I'm blessed to call Charlie and Hazel friends. Love and strength to this family. The world mourns with you. RIP Charlie. xoxo #charliedaniels pic.twitter.com/cEz8BgTcrd
— Trisha Yearwood (@trishayearwood) July 6, 2020
Jimmy De Martini on #CharlieDaniels: "He put the fiddle on the map. If it weren’t for him, the fiddle wouldn’t have made its way into different genres of music, and I wouldn’t be where I am today." pic.twitter.com/x6Jpr4sxxv
— Zac Brown Band (@zacbrownband) July 6, 2020
I never met a better man than @CharlieDaniels. He was so inspiring in so many ways. May he Rest In Peace along side his Creator and continue to inspire! pic.twitter.com/uvPyVFT2Cm
— Gretchen Wilson (@gw27) July 6, 2020
Prayers for Hazel, Charlie’s family and his CBD road family. Charlie allowed John to film him doing an intro of me for my showcase for RCA Records back in 1991. He didn’t know me at all. He was just that generous and kind. One of a kind he was. #RipCharlieDaniels
— Martina McBride (@martinamcbride) July 6, 2020
We are both so sad to hear the news about Charlie Daniels today. What an incredible man-legendary artist and God Fearing Patriot 🇺🇸 We feel so blessed to have gotten to share the stage with him on his last tour. #RIPCD you will be missed #charliedaniels @CharlieDaniels pic.twitter.com/7WGamZq2yg
— Love and Theft (@loveandtheft) July 6, 2020
The word "legend" gets tossed around so easily these days, but not in this case... he was #BeyondLegendary. This is one of my absolute favorites... "The Legend of Wooly Swamp" #CharlieDaniels pic.twitter.com/kSsqVwmsFf
— thetimmcgraw (@TheTimMcGraw) July 6, 2020
Just learning of the passing of this great man. What a hero. A true patriot, Christian, and country music icon. Prayers to his family. Thank you for all your contributions on and off the stage. God bless you Charlie Daniels. pic.twitter.com/BiQ4FlAlPc
— Luke Bryan (@LukeBryanOnline) July 6, 2020
Man I am heartbroken to hear that Charlie Daniels passed away this morning. He was one of the nicest/kindest people I have ever met. Thanks for the musical legacy u left all of us. We will miss you Mr. Charlie! pic.twitter.com/bKs49MlVlT
— Jason Aldean (@Jason_Aldean) July 6, 2020
RIP to the Long Haired Country Boy. The first time I ever stepped foot on stage was on the Volunteer Jam. One of the kindest people I ever met in this business. pic.twitter.com/3RrwpvojRe
— Travis Denning (@Travis_Denning) July 6, 2020
I’ll never forget my last phone call with @CharlieDaniels. What a supreme Gentleman. What a great mentor, American, Christian, music man and fellow @Opry member. He was a great influence on me personally and professionally. RIP. pic.twitter.com/20d9EYWag3
— Chris Janson (@janson_chris) July 6, 2020
Charlie Daniels was the nicest country artist I’ve ever had the chance to spend moments around. His music and talent speaks for itself, but boys and girls it’s the legacy you leave behind and your character. It doesn’t get better than Charlie Daniels. Rest In Peace Charlie. 😢
— Jake Owen (@jakeowen) July 6, 2020
We just lost the greatest American hero I’ve ever known. He brought me and T-Roy to the game!! I’m so proud that I got to call him a friend!! My heart is truly broken. I’m so glad I got to talk to him last week. Rest easy my brother! @CharlieDaniels pic.twitter.com/SCB8QQlXM2
— Montgomery Gentry (@mgunderground) July 6, 2020
The country music flag is flying at half mast today. RIP Charlie Daniels.
— Luke Combs 🎤 (@lukecombs) July 6, 2020
We are very sad today at the news of @CharlieDaniels passing. Charlie was a great entertainer, great friend, and a great American. pic.twitter.com/cdLeo2x5OR
— Bellamy Brothers (@BellamyBrothers) July 6, 2020
There's going to be lots more fiddlin' in heaven from now on... so sad to hear about the passing of Charlie Daniels. Keeping his fans, friends and family in our thoughts and prayers. I'm so thankful I got to spend some time with him. pic.twitter.com/LduLu2d96U
— Aaron Watson (@aaron_watson) July 6, 2020
Our hero and friend @CharlieDaniels has just entered the pearly gates of Heaven. Thank you Sir for all you gave the world, and your fierce love of God and Country. We will always love and respect you. #RipCharlieDaniels pic.twitter.com/Tra9QnsMQg
— John Rich (@johnrich) July 6, 2020
Absolutely gutted to hear the news of @CharlieDaniels passing this morning... what a life lived, and what an incredible human being. He will be sorely missed. pic.twitter.com/n8nJBZRuur
— ChrisYoungMusic (@ChrisYoungMusic) July 6, 2020
This is devastating news ... our brother Charlie Daniels has gone home ... hard to process this immeasurable loss ... goodbye Charlie ... until that glorious day ... We KNOW where you are now ... pic.twitter.com/S4etkqiMur
— The Oak Ridge Boys (@oakridgeboys) July 6, 2020
I wrote these words for Charlie’s biography. They ring even more true now.
— Brad Paisley (@BradPaisley) July 6, 2020
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. @CharlieDaniels pic.twitter.com/3Pg5eWPtIf
Heaven just gained one of the coolest fiddle players to ever live. RIP @CharlieDaniels https://t.co/L5vvPg0jA8
— Brandy Clark (@TheBrandyClark) July 6, 2020
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