Country music star Charlie Daniels dies at 83

Country music singer Charlie Daniels died Monday morning, following a hemorrhagic stroke. He was 83.

Daniels was a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame and best known for the song "The Devil Went Down to Georgia."

Daniels, also a member of the Grand Ole Opry, raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for veterans over the years. He and his wife, Hazel Daniels, established the Veterans and Military Family Center at Middle Tennessee State University. 

A statement from his representatives announcing his passing read, "An outspoken patriot, beloved mentor, and a true road warrior, Daniels parlayed his passion for music into a multi-platinum career and a platform to support the military, underprivileged children, and others in need. The Charlie Daniels Band has long populated radio with memorable hits and his signature song, "The Devil Went Down to Georgia."