Yesterday, we shared the sad news that singer-songwriter Charlie Daniels had died. He was 83 years old and had a very long career. His music impacted many artists today, especially country artists. While Charlie was mainly a country artist, his music was also dubbed rock, gospel, and more.
After the news broke of his passing, country artists shared tributes on social media including Dolly Parton, Travis Tritt, Randy Travis, and many more. Let’s see what they said about the music icon and how he inspired them.
Artists share tributes to the late Charlie Daniels
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Travis Tritt shared a lengthy message on Instagram with a photo of himself and Charlie. He wrote, “My heart is crushed today after hearing that my dear friend Charlie Daniels has passed away. Charlie was the first legendary artist to take me under his wing and encourage me when I was first getting started in the business. He was always there for me when I needed him.”
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Travis continued, “I have so many great memories of touring, performing, writing and recording with Charlie, but my favorite memories are of simply talking with the man when it was just the two of us alone. Farewell dear friend until we meet again. Thank you for being such a friend, mentor and inspiration to me. I will always be grateful. My deepest condolences go out to the Daniels family, friends and fans.”
Well, the devil went down to Georgia, but Charlie went straight to heaven. My heart, like many millions of others, is broken today to find out that we've lost our dear friend Charlie Daniels.
— Dolly Parton (@DollyParton) July 6, 2020
Dolly Parton mentioned his hit song “Devil Went Down to Georgia” in her tribute. She said, “Well, the devil went down to Georgia, but Charlie went straight to heaven. My heart, like many millions of others, is broken today to find out that we’ve lost our dear friend Charlie Daniels.”
.@CharlieDaniels was one of the finest gentlemen I have ever known. We laughed, cried and prayed together. Charlie, thank you for everything you've done for me, your endless support of us, you will live on forever as my hero… my friend. I love you. pic.twitter.com/ENYZP54JmL
— Randy Travis (@randytravis) July 6, 2020
Randy Travis shared a touching video of Charlie giving him a pep talk and praying with him. He wrote, “@CharlieDaniels was one of the finest gentlemen I have ever known. We laughed, cried and prayed together. Charlie, thank you for everything you’ve done for me, your endless support of us, you will live on forever as my hero… my friend. I love you.”
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
There were so many tributes to Charlie on social media by artists and fans alike
Trisha Yearwood shared a photo of herself, husband Garth Brooks, Charlie, and others. She said, “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”
There were many, many more tributes by artists, friends, and fans alike. It truly shows how much Charlie impacted not only the music industry but those around him. He seems like he was a truly great man. RIP.
I never got the honor of meeting this great man though I have enjoyed his music since I was a little girl. Even though I have never met him, I feel like I have lost a part of my closest family. This I know to be true, Charlie didn’t just touch the lives of those he had contact with in person. He touched the lives of anyone who had the chance to hear his music, see his videos, or in any other way got to listen to him for even 5 minutes on any form of media. This is truly a sad day for our future generations will be hard pressed to find a role model that can even come close to filling this man’s shoes. I wish them the best of luck in that. May God keep you in his loving arms Charlie. You have earned a seat at His table for all the blessings you brought to all of us over your long life that was still cut much too short. And thank you to the Daniels’ family for sharing this great man with the rest of us. We are Forever in your debt.