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  • Oct 28, 1936
    Charlie Daniels is born in Wilmington, North Carolina. A leading figure in the Southern rock movement, his song "The Devil Went Down To Georgia" gives him permanent footing in country music. In 2008, he becomes a member of the Grand Ole Opry; in 2016, he joins the Country Music Hall of Fame
    Jan 16, 1951
    Guitarist Tommy Crain is born in Nashville. He becomes a member of The Charlie Daniels Band, playing on "The Devil Went Down To Georgia," "In America" and "Drinkin' My Baby Goodbye"
    Oct 4, 1974
    Charlie Daniels performs at Nashville's War Memorial Auditorium, with informal appearances by members of The Marshall Tucker Band and The Allman Brothers Band. It becomes the annual Volunteer Jam. Two CDB performances, including "Orange Blossom Special," make the album "Fire On The Mountain"
    Jan 24, 1975
    Olivia Newton-John performs "Let Me Be There" on NBC-TV's music show "The Midnight Special," where the guest list also includes The Marshall Tucker Band, Poco and The Charlie Daniels Band
    Apr 11, 1975
    Sawin' on a fiddle and playin' it hot: The Charlie Daniels Band performs the fiddle classic "Orange Blossom Special" on NBC's "The Midnight Special." Also appearing: Bonnie Bramlett and B.J. Thomas
    Jun 30, 1975
    The Charlie Daniels Band secures its first gold album from the Recording Industry Association of America, for "Fire On The Mountain"
    Sep 12, 1975
    Charlie Daniels hosts the Volunteer Jam II in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, with special guests The Marshall Tucker Band, Billy Joe Shaver, Jimmy Hall, Roni Stoneman and The Allman Brothers Band's Dickey Betts. The state of Tennessee celebrates by observing Charlie Daniels Day
    Jan 14, 1976
    The Charlie Daniels Band plays a fundraiser for Jimmy Carter's presidential campaign at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta
    May 1, 1976
    The Charlie Daniels Band, Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Outlaws, The Marshall Tucker Band and .38 Special play the Sunshine Jam at Jacksonville's Gator Bowl to raise money for Jimmy Carter's presidential campaign
    May 17, 1976
    The Charlie Daniels Band draws 11,000 people with a fundraising concert for presidential candidate Jimmy Carter in Nashville

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