The 2023 Academy of Country Music Awards featured a touching homage to Charlie Daniels, this year's ACM Spirit Award honoree, by Billy Ray Cyrus, FIREROSE, and Travis Denning.
its electric Ryman Auditorium performance honored Daniels and got the audience on its feet.
The three of country performers' twang-filled harmonies and dramatic guitar chords during "Long Haired Country Boy." created a lasting effect.
Charlie Daniels wrote this timeless song for The Charlie Daniels Band's 1974 album, "Fire on the Mountain.
It was rereleased in January 1980 with changed lyrics.
The ACM Spirit Award is given annually to a singer-songwriter that exemplifies Merle Haggard by writing excellent songs, following their own path, and performing honestly.
Charlie Daniels' five-decade career of chart-topping pop and country singles made him a natural pick for this year's award.
Over his career, Daniels won 20 ACM Awards.