The country music community has lost an icon on Monday (July 6), Charlie Daniels. The community is speaking out and remembering all of the good that Daniels contributed to country music.
Daniels passed away in Tennessee after suffering a hemorrhagic stroke on Monday (July 6) at 83 years old.
Country music superstars including Carrie Underwood, Luke Combs, Travis Tritt, Luke Bryan and many more are remember the late Charlie Daniels via social media posts.
Underwood shared: “I’m sad for the world and for his family…but I’m smiling a little because the angel band in Heaven just got themselves one heck of a fiddle player…see you again, one day, sweet Charlie Daniels.”
“The country music flag is flying at half mast today,” Combs shared.
“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,” Tritt recalled. “He was always there for me when I needed him.”
“Just learning of the passing of this great man. What a hero. A true patriot, Christian, and country music icon,” Bryan said. “Prayers to his family. Thank you for all your contributions on and off the stage. God bless you Charlie Daniels.”
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
The country music flag is flying at half mast today. RIP Charlie Daniels.
— Luke Combs 🎤 (@lukecombs) 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
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
