How has it already been a year since we lost Charlie Daniels?
The long haired country boy, the fiddling legend, passed away from a stroke one year ago today, on July 6, 2020.
And today, the country music world is taking to Twitter to share their memories and pay tribute to the legend – and more importantly, their friend.
Travis Tritt, who has said Daniels was like “a mentor, a father figure, an inspiration, and the ultimate encourager,” shared some pictures of the two together.
Remembering my dear friend and mentor @CharlieDaniels today. Sadly, we lost Charlie one year ago on 7/6/2020. Still think of him and miss him every single day. So thankful for the friendship we shared for over three decades! pic.twitter.com/am4bAys5BV
— Travis Tritt (@Travistritt) July 6, 2021
Travis has shared memories of touring with Charlie, including the pranks that they pulled on each other during their time on the road together. And he’s also talked about how Charlie helped him out when Travis was an up-and-coming artist, like giving Travis his cell phone number, and opening up his own dressing room at a show when Travis and his band were stuck in a broom closet.
And after Charlie passed, Travis performed a teary-eyed version of “Amazing Grace” at his late friend’s memorial service.
But Travis is far from the only one paying tribute to Charlie on the anniversary of his death. Alabama, Randy Travis, John Rich and the Oak Ridge Boys have all taken to Twitter to remember Charlie today.
One year ago today we lost CHARLIE DANIELS … a Patriot and a man of God … America misses you Charlie… until the day … We KNOW where you are…
— The Oak Ridge Boys (@oakridgeboys) July 6, 2021
We remember @CharlieDaniels today, our friend, teacher, mentor, legend and our Nashville father. We Love you and miss you more each day. -Randy, Teddy, Jeff – THE GROUP ALABAMA pic.twitter.com/ZSvUhMOXfY
— ALABAMA (@TheAlabamaBand) July 6, 2021
Can’t believe it’s been a year since we lost @CharlieDaniels – one of the sweetest souls to ever have graced my life. Thank you for your friendship, brother. I’ll love you forever and ever. pic.twitter.com/ARXtpg8pic
— Randy Travis (@randytravis) July 6, 2021
Hey @travistritt I think you'd agree, no one loved America more than Mr Charlie! Who's gonna fill their shoes? We'll do our best…God bless @CharlieDaniels https://t.co/F6n3NMxgad
— John Rich (@johnrich) July 6, 2021
God bless Charlie Daniels indeed. What a loss his passing was to this world.
ON THIS DAY in 2020, we lost a true music icon, musician, songwriter, husband, father and dear friend to many. You are missed every day and we are following your example to make the day count. I love you, dad. I miss you so much. – CD, Jr. #RIPCharlieDaniels pic.twitter.com/UxVf88JG6j
— Charlie Daniels (@CharlieDaniels) July 6, 2021
