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[Blind Gossip] This iconic singer has been around for decades.

If you assumed that he must be slowing down with age, you would be wrong! He must have toured a million miles in his lifetime but is still touring.

Not only that, he puts on one heck of an energetic show that would give any young musician a run for his money. (Run boys, run!)

If you heard his biggest number one hit right now, you’d probably start dancing on a bar like the girls in Coyote Ugly. Or maybe you’d just start singing along.

While he has had a long run in the music industry, Singer has an even longer run as a genuinely nice guy.

Here is one story that illustrates his kindness.

I was on a flight to [city redacted]. [Singer], the band, and his manager were also on the flight! They were heading there for some sort of event.

Well, that’s exciting!

A freak storm came up.

That’s scary. Were they going to make it to their original destination? (No child, no!)

After circling the airport for a while, the airline determined that they could not land us safely. They diverted the flight and sent us on to [another city].

Uh, oh! That put everyone on the flight in a bind and way behind schedule.

[Singer] arranged for several buses to drive everyone on the flight – not just his band, but EVERYONE – through the storm from one city to the other!

Well, that was thoughtful!

As if that wasn’t generous enough, he actually stood outside of each bus and greeted us one by one as we boarded. He shook every single person’s hand. Such a nice man!

Agree.

He’s the best that’s ever been…

Similar: Bad Boy And Country Girl

Singer:

His Biggest Hit Song:

Clues:

[Optional] If his biggest hit came on, would you start singing along? Do you know all the words?

SOLVED!

Singer: Charlie Daniels

His Biggest Hit Song: The Devil Went Down To Georgia

We love telling stories about celebrities who are truly kind.

This Blind Gossip story about how singer Charlie Daniels rescued a plane full of passengers stranded during a storm is a perfect illustration of his kindness and generosity.

Sadly, Charlie Daniels has just passed away at the age of 83.

From Tennnessean:

Country Music Hall of Fame member Charlie Daniels dies at 83

Charlie Daniels, a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame best known for “The Devil Went Down to Georgia,” died Monday morning after suffering a hemorrhagic stroke. He was 83.

Daniels’ death was confirmed by his publicist, Don Murry Grubbs. He is survived by his wife, Hazel, and son Charlie Daniels Jr.

Here’s a photo of Charlie Daniels with his wife and son.

By the time the Charlie Daniels Band topped the charts with “Devil” in 1979, the instrumentalist, singer and songwriter had long established a remarkable, multifaceted career in Music City. As a session musician, he played on three of Bob Dylan’s albums – including the revolutionary “Nashville Skyline” – as well as recordings for Ringo Starr and Leonard Cohen.  

While you may think of Charlie Daniels as a singer, he was a musician first and foremost.

Here’s a photo of him recording with Bob Dylan. That’s Bob Dylan on the left and Charlie Daniels on the right.

At the other end of that 60-plus year career, Daniels used more of his voice in support of U.S. veterans, and was known to speak out on their behalf on social media until his final days.

In 1974, he launched the first “Volunteer Jam,” a regular all-star concert that has continued for nearly 50 years. Daniels joined the Grand Ole Opry in 2008, and was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2016.

Charlie Daniels first hit mainstream attention when his song The Devil Went Down To Georgia was featured in the movie Urban Cowboy in 1980.

Here’s a photo of Charlie Daniels with John Travolta in front of Gilleys, the bar featured in Urban Cowboy.

If you’ve never heard The Devil Went Down To Georgia, here’s your chance!

Ramblingirl was first with the correct response.

We gave you lot of clues linked to Charlie Daniels’ most famous song, The Devil Went Down To Georgia. “Run, boy, run.” “He’s the best there’s ever been.” “No, child, no.”

You may also remember that the women from the movie Coyote Ugly danced on the bar to The Devil Went Down To Georgia.

Charlie Daniels was a good musician and a good man.

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  1. redacro says

    Def Leppard

    Pour some sugar on me

    Clues, Coyote Ugly and dancing on the bar

    I do not know all the words

  2. luddite2 says

    Good guy Charlie Daniels, his biggest hit was The Devil Went Down to Georgia, and anyone who doesn’t sing along with it has no heart, and their mother dresses them funny!

  3. sff060512 says

    Charlie Daniels perhaps? Devil Went Down to Georgia was a Coyote Ugly song. He seems to be a genuinely nice guy.

  5. Dana5570 says

    Singer: Charlie Daniels’
    Song: Devil Went Down to Georgia
    Clues: No, child, no and he’s the best that’s ever been.
    Optional: Heck yeah I sing along. And play a fake fiddle.

  6. sarahblue says

    Rod Stewart?

    My mum used to work for an airline back in the seventies and she looked after him when he arrived into my hometown. She said he was lovely. He said he’d give her free tickets for his show and that he’d arrange for them to be left at reception in his hotel. She went to the hotel that evening and as he’d said, he’d left the tickets at reception for her.

  7. raerae403 says

    I am so excited because I think I’m right and maybe also first – Charlie Daniels??
    The Devil Went Down to Georgia
    Clues – his age, dancing on the bar in Coyote Ugly and “the best there’s ever been” are lyrics from the song

  8. Beachbum says

    I’m guessing Garth Brooks because it sounds like him.
    Friends in Low Places.
    Not a country fan but I know all the words lol

  11. PrincessPJ says

    Singer: Charlie Daniels

    Biggest Hit: Devil Went Down To Georgia

    Clues: “were in a bind, way behind” … lyrics to the song above

    Optional: OH HELL YES!!!! I even play a fiddle and yes, I know all the words… he was in a bind, cause he was way behind, and willing to make a deal…. My name’s Johnny and it might be a sin, but I’ll take that bet and you’re gonna regret cuz I’m the BEST that’s ever been

    oh yelll to the yes!

  12. IcePrincess says

    Have to go with Toby Keith, not sure why, just seems like something he would do.

    Not a big country fan but he does have some great tunes!

  13. tippi1971 says

    Keanu Reeves recently did this. I know this says singer not actor so not sure this is correct.

  14. GrannyGoose says

    Going completely with the “Coyote Ugly” clue, I am guessing that this is Charlie Daniels and the Charlie Daniels Band. They’re the right age, have never stopped touring, and I could believe that he is that nice a person.

    • GrannyGoose says

      D’oh! Too fast on the “post” button. I guessed Coyote Ugly as Charlie Daniels and the band did the soundtrack for that movie.

  15. moonshy says

    Singer: Charlie Daniels

    Biggest hit: The Devil Went Down to Georgia.

    Clues: So many lyric references. If not verbatim, inspired by the actual lyrics: best that’s ever been; run boy, run; No child, no; in a bind and way behind, etc. The song was also in Coyote Ugly.

  16. ShockingBlue says

    Bryan Adams.

    My favorite song of his is Run to You. But I love Boys of Summer too. And yes, I would be singing and dancing to both.

  17. PollyMetropolitan says

    Charlie Daniels

    Devil Went Down to Georgia

    Clues – Bind way behind, no child no and giving any young musician a run for his money

    I don’t know all the words, but I could probably fake sing enough!

  19. Sn0widow says

    Charlie Daniels. Devil Went down to GA.
    The devil went down to Georgia he was lookin’ for a soul to steal
    He was in a bind ’cause he was way behind
    And he was willing to make a deal
    When he came across this young man
    Sawing on a fiddle and playing it hot
    And the devil jumped up on a hickory stump
    And said, “boy let me tell you what I guess you didn’t know it but I’m a fiddle player too
    And if you’d care to take a dare I’ll make a bet with you”
    “Now you play pretty good fiddle,…

  20. gingercat says

    Too Easy! This is Charlie Daniels, and yes, I’d be singing along tp The Devil Went Down to Georgia!
    It’s nice to hear of stars who aren’t complete ***holes.

  21. IconCU says

    Singer: Charlie Daniels
    His Biggest Hit Song: Devil Went Down to Georgia
    Clues: “Run boys, run” and “No child, no” – both lyrics in the song

  23. CaintGetEnuff says

    Charlie Daniels
    Devil Went Down to Georgia
    Run boys, run; No child, no; He’s the best that’s ever been…

  24. marykatez says

    I’m getting an Aerosmith and Steven Tyler vibe and if so, how sweet! I used to see his daughter in the West Village and she also seemed very sweet and down to earth.

    His biggest hit? Walk This Way with Run DMC (hence the clue: run)

    A sing-a-long? Absolutely! I’m just not sure which of his dozens of hits is my favorite!

  25. jolael says

    Singer: Charlie Daniels

    His Biggest Hit Song: Devil Went Down to Georgia

    Clues: Best that’s ever been, Coyote Ugly, No Child No

    Sounds like a great guy!

  26. SleuthingForFun says

    Singer: Gonna go w/Paul McCartney only because I’ve heard of his generous nature for years.

    His Biggest Hit Song: Hey Jude?

    [Optional] If his biggest hit came on, would you start singing along? Do you know all the words? Probably not.

  27. MsLilSimp says

    Charlie Daniels. Clues: No Child No…Granny does your dog bite; The Devil went down to GA.

    He hunts near my house.

  29. sugarbritches says

    Charlie Daniels
    Devil Went Down to GA
    “he’s the best that’s ever been” is a line in the song

  30. surfsunsand05 says

    Singer: Charlie Daniels

    His Biggest Hit Song: “The Devil Went Down to Georgia”

    Clues: “He’s the best that’s ever been;” “no child, no;” “run boys, run” are all lines from The Devil Went Down to Georgia, which was on his Million Mile Reflections album (“toured a million miles.)

  31. Debidoo says

    Singer: Charlie Daniels
    Song: Devil went down to Georgia.
    Clues: Run boys run, No child, no
    We just saw him perform 3 weeks ago and he was still as awesome as ever. A truly humble, talented musician and singer.

  32. Jason L says

    Charlie Daniels. “Run, boys, run” and the comment “the best there’s ever been” come from his biggest hit, “The Devil Went Down to Georgia.”

  37. bubbasbbq says

    This is Charlie Daniels.
    The best that’s ever been is a reference to “The devil went down to Georgia”

    P.S. I know people who have met Englebert Humperdink and he is exactly the same way, A real gentleman and genuinely appreciative of all his supporters. That was who first came to mind until I read the clue

  40. apple martini says

    Charlie Daniels (and his band).

    Biggest song is “The Devil Went Down to Georgia.”

    Clues: The song is on the Coyote Ugly soundtrack. The “no child, no,” “run boys, run,” and “the best that’s ever been” lines in the blind are all lyrics from TDWDTG.

  42. ILoveNutella says

    don’t know who this is but paul mccartney? i saw him last year on tour. he did a 3 hour show non-stop and was highly impressed. i am 30 yrs old and he is before my time. i don’t know much of his music but i enjoy going to concerts. i’ve seen everyone from bone thugs, drake to kehlani, janet jackson, celine dion and hands down. out of all the concerts i’ve been to in my life time paul mccartney is in the top 3. most musicians have shorter setlists. not even 90 minutes. paul went for 3 hours

  43. theotherwoman says

    Charlie Daniels!
    The Devil Went Down to Georgia
    I actually met him when I was 6 or 7. I still remember it. Nice guy then too. Seems like nothing’s changed!
    And yes! Every word

  50. chillenout says

    At first I thought that this was Mick, but he’s a widely known cheap * bastard…..alas, I have no clue who this is…

  51. core44d says

    Just a guess here, Springsteen?

    “Run for his money” -Born to Run?
    “#1 hit… dancing on bar” – Dancing in the Dark?

  52. smoolieloo says

    Charlie Daniels. Biggest song: The Devil Went Down to Georgia. Clues; run, boys, run; Coyote Ugly movie featured Charlie Daniels’ TDWDTG; no, child, no; best that’s ever been. Optional: I know all the words!

  55. SoooLate says

    Charlie Daniels band
    The devils went down to Georgia
    He’s the best there’s ever been, no child no, run boys run

  57. proloz says

    Charlie Daniels band. Run girls run. Devil went down to Georgia was in coyote ugly. He’s really old and still tours.

    It’s all I’ve got.

  58. BDBoop says

    Charlie Daniels, devil went down to Georgia, and yes I know all the words and I line dance whenever I hear it!

  60. Brunettetalk says

    Charlie Daniels Band now on tour. The Devil went down to Georgia lyrics — Granny, does your dog bite? No child, no.
    — He played Fire on the Mountain run boys, run

  61. amagod121 says

    He’s the best that’s ever been points to Roger Daltrey of the Who. (Sure as heck isn’t Mick Jagger as he is known for being incredibly cheap.)

    Don’t know all of the words but yes. I’d sing along, (although I despise p*rvert Townsend.)

    “Listening to you I get the music.
    Gazing at you I get the heat.
    Following you I climb the mountain.
    I get excitement at your feet!”

  62. Lagena says

    Charlie Daniels
    Devil Went Down to Georgia

    That song was on the Coyote Ugly soundtrack, and the lyrics are interspersed throughout the blind.

  63. Kellikopter says

    Love me some Charlie Daniels and I love this story! I would absolutely sing along to The Devil Went Down To Georgia and I know every word! I’m so glad to hear he’s as kind as he is talented!

  65. skrigs829 says

    Charlie Daniels

    The Devil Went Down To Georgia…I crank it every time and sing like nobody’s listening.

  66. CanaryCry says

    Singer: Don Henley or Charlie Daniels. They were featured on the soundtrack to Coyote Ugly.

  67. ar1984 says

    Singer: Charlie Daniels

    His Biggest Hit Song: Devil Went Down To Georgia

    Clues: “run boys run”, “no child no” “in a bind and way behind”, and the “best that’s ever been” are all lyrics to the song, and it was in Coyote Ugly

  70. michelex23 says

    This is probably Garth Brooks. Biggest song “Friends in Low Places”? I don’t like country or his music, but have always heard he’s a nice guy.

  72. MidwestMama says

    Dave Grohl? I’m a longtime fan

    Clues:

    “Million miles…” – lyrics from Walk

    Several references to run – Foo Fighters song

    Reference to best – lyrics from another FF song

    Plus Grohl is known for being an awesome guy.

  73. High Steppa says

    Charlie Daniels – Run Boys Run and The Best that’s ever been are lyrics from The Devil Went Down to Georgia. My favorite has to be Uneasy Rider. Absolutely hilarious classic!

  74. omgimbackagain says

    Charlie Daniels
    Devil Went Down to Georgia
    Clues: run boys run, no child no, in a bind, best that’s ever been…all lyrics from the song. I may have missed some, too. Also, it was on the Coyote Ugly soundtrack but was popular well before that movie.
    Yes, I’d sing along, and it’s great to read about a nice person for a change.

  76. Hollypollydoodle says

    Hank Williams Jr.
    Devil Went Down To Georgia
    Awww what a class act. Saw him in concert and it was fun

  77. kristy.mariko says

    Charlie Daniels band??? The Devil Went Down to Georgia. The clues: Lyrics in TDWDtG are “Johnny’s the best that’s ever been” or something like that… much like the last line in the blind.

  82. OhYeah says

    Hmmm, my first thought was Steven Tyler, but the clues point to Charlie Daniels and his song The Devil Went Down to Georgia

  84. hotwingz555 says

    Not sure but maybe Sir Paul McCartney? He’s absolutely the best performer I have EVER seen live and worth every penny. He also seems super nice.

  86. ILUVCA4evr says

    Charlie Daniels!

    The Devil Went Down to Georgia…you bet your sweet a** I know all the words and would sing it in a heartbeat!

  88. mommagoosed says

    That’s my boy, CDB!! Good to hear a positive story about someone in the entertainment industry, too. Thanks, Charlie!

    Clues: Lyrics from CDB’s hit, The Devil Went Down to Georgia “. 😉 Run, boy, run; He’s the best there’s ever been; no, child, no; and the girls from Coyote Ugly danced on the bar to this song. Yes, I would recognize the song and still know all the words!

  90. trivialtime says

    Elton John
    Bennie and the Jets
    I’m the worst at remembering lyrics. I like to rock out though!