BREAKING: Charlie Daniels has died

Country music and southern rock legend Charlie Daniels has died.

Absolute Publicity, the publicist behind Daniels, announced the Country Music Hall of Fame and Grand Ole Opry member died this morning at Summit Medical Center in Hermitage, Tennessee.

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Grand Ole Opry member died Monday morning (July 6) at Summit Medical Center in Hermitage, Tennessee. Doctors determined the cause of death was a hemorrhagic stroke. 

Can 2020 just end already?

Charlie Daniels was the nicest country artist I’ve ever had the chance to spend moments around. His music and talent speaks for itself, but boys and girls it’s the legacy you leave behind and your character. It doesn’t get better than Charlie Daniels. Rest In Peace Charlie. 😢

— Jake Owen (@jakeowen) July 6, 2020

Thank you @CharlieDaniels for your friendship and music. I love you man. You were and will always be an American legend. Have fun fiddlin’ for Jesus ‘cause you just woke up in glory! Hallelujah!

— Larry The Cable Guy (@GitRDoneLarry) July 6, 2020

The country music flag is flying at half mast today. RIP Charlie Daniels.

— Luke Combs 🎤 (@lukecombs) July 6, 2020

RIP Charlie Daniels... wow... what an absolute legend. Got to see him play at the Opry one time and sat on the stage right behind him. Won’t ever forget it! 2020 has got to go!

— Parker McCollum (@ParkerMcCollum) July 6, 2020

Thank @CharlieDaniels you for teaching us all the difference between a violin and a fiddle. I hope you enjoy your new one made of gold. pic.twitter.com/5hKu2wgDSl

— Jamey Johnson (@jamey_johnson) July 6, 2020

This is devastating news ... our brother Charlie Daniels has gone home ... hard to process this immeasurable loss ... goodbye Charlie ... until that glorious day ... We KNOW where you are now ... pic.twitter.com/S4etkqiMur

— The Oak Ridge Boys (@oakridgeboys) July 6, 2020

Absolutely gutted to hear the news of @CharlieDaniels passing this morning... what a life lived, and what an incredible human being. He will be sorely missed. pic.twitter.com/n8nJBZRuur

— ChrisYoungMusic (@ChrisYoungMusic) July 6, 2020