In Memoriam: The country music legend came to SIDEWALKS to talk about his amazing career and answered fan questions.
Video Content: Charlie Daniels (2012):
In the full interview, SIDEWALKS host Cindy Rhodes interviewed the legendary country singer about being inducted into the Grand Ole Opry, what he liked to do in his off time, and how his holiday album, “Hallelujah, It’s Christmas Time Again” (then-sold exclusively at any of the Buffet Family Restaurants), was supporting Armed Services YMCA. Additionally, Daniels answered some fan questions.
Mini-Biography:
For over 50 years, his style of rock, country, bluegrass, blues, and gospel has made Charlie Daniels one of the legends in music. Born in 1936 in Wilmington, North Carolina, he was a singer, guitarist, and fiddler, who recorded his first solo album, “Charlie Daniels” in 1971. 1973’s album “Honey In the Rock” became a hit with the song, “Uneasy Rider.” Winning numerous awards from The Country Music Association®, The Academy of Country Music® and The Gospel Music Association®, Daniels won a Grammy Award® for “The Devil Went Down to Georgia,” which came from the 1979 album, “Million Mile Reflections.” Other album titles under the banner of “The Charlie Daniels Band” include “Saddle Tramp,” “High Lonesome,” “Full Moon,” “Windows,” “Me and the Boys,” “Homesick Heroes,” “Simple Man,” “Renegade,” “America, I Believe in You,” “How Sweet the Sound: 25 Favorite Hymns and Gospel Greats,” “Redneck Fiddlin’ Man,” and “Deuces.” Daniels was inducted to into the Grand Ole Opry in January 2008. Daniels died on July 6, 2020 at the age of 83.
Interview Credits:
Recorded: November 15, 2012
Host / Segment Producer: Cindy Rhodes
Videographer (for Cindy Rhodes): Ray Alvarado
Editor: Richard R. Lee
Special Thanks To: Buffets, Inc.® with proceeds going to Armed Forces YMCA Charities