Charlie Daniels
Charlie Daniels
Charles Edward "Charlie" Danielsis an American multi-instrumentalist, lyricist, and singer, known for his contributions to country, bluegrass, and Southern rock music. He is perhaps best known for his number one country hit "The Devil Went Down to Georgia", and multiple other songs he has written and performed. Daniels has been active as a singer and musician since the 1950s. He was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry on January 24, 2008 and the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum in...
ProfessionCountry Singer
Date of Birth28 October 1936
CityWilmington, NC
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