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American southern rock and country band famous for fiddle-driven hits and patriotic anthems.Formed in 1970 by Charlie Daniels, the band achieved mainstream success with their 1979 Grammy-winning single 'The Devil Went Down to Georgia'. They released over 30 studio albums, blending country, rock, blues, and bluegrass. The band performed for five decades until Daniels' death, earning inductions into the Grand Ole Opry (2008) and Musicians Hall of Fame (2009).

• Founder Charlie Daniels was a prolific session musician before forming the band, playing for Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen, and Ringo Starr.
• Their signature song 'The Devil Went Down to Georgia' sparked controversy for its religious themes but won a Grammy and became a cultural phenomenon.
• Daniels was an outspoken conservative activist; his post-9/11 anthem 'This Ain't No Rag, It's a Flag' drew both praise and criticism.
• The band performed at the 1980 U.S. Winter Olympics and at presidential inaugurations for Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush.
• Charlie Daniels died of a hemorrhagic stroke on July 6, 2020, at age 83; the band disbanded after his death according to official statements.