Charlie Daniels

It became a career-defining song.

Hear Nickelback's new cover of the Charlie Daniels Band's "The Devil Went Down to Georgia."

"The First Lady and I send our prayers."

"It made me extremely proud to be his son."

What a thoughtful gift.

The country singer had just finished a novel before his July 6 death.

A medication Daniels was taking contributed to his death, his son says.

Daniels was a presence in Music City for five decades — about as long as he was married to his wife Hazel, the love of his life.

The "Redneck Woman" singer brought none of her signature bravado to the stage before singing a simply sweet rendition of "I'll Fly Away."

He made so many irreplaceable contributions.

"Charlie is in my thoughts and prayers."

The country music icon was 83 years old.