The band has had numerous hit singles, including “The Devil Went Down to Georgia,” which went to number one on both the country and pop charts in 1979. In total, the band has had six songs reach the top 40 on the country charts. Daniels has also won several awards as a member of the Charlie Daniels Band, including a Grammy Award and induction into the Grand Ole Opry.

Charlie Daniels Band Career

In 1979, the band released their most successful album, Million Mile Reflections. The album’s lead single, “The Devil Went Down to Georgia”, became a massive hit, reaching number one on both the country and pop charts. The song won a Grammy Award for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal.

The Charlie Daniels Band continued to release successful albums throughout the 1980s and 1990s. In 2000, Daniels was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry. In 2008, the band was inducted into the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame.

In 2016, Daniels released his final album, Night Hawk. The album’s lead single, “In America”, peaked at number 37 on the country charts.

Daniels died on July 6, 2020, at the age of 83.

Discography

Awards and Nominations

The Charlie Daniels Band has been nominated for several Grammy Awards and has won one.

They have also been nominated for and won several Country Music Association Awards, Academy of Country Music Awards, and American Music Awards.

In 2016, the band was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.