The Charlie Daniels Band to Play The Orleans Showroom, 12/12-13

The Charlie Daniels Band will bring their unique blend of country, southern rock and Christian music to The Orleans Showroom, December 12 and 13, as part of Boyd Gaming's Wrangler National Finals Rodeo entertainment line-up.

During the course of Charlie Daniels' 50-plus year career, he has scored hits on the rock, country, pop and Christian charts and has received numerous awards from the Country Music Association (CMA), Academy of Country Music (ACM), TNN/Music City News Awards and the Gospel Music Association (GMA). Daniels was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry in 2008 and the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum in 2009.

Born in Wilmington, N.C., Daniels was raised on a variety of music that included Pentecostal gospel, local bluegrass bands, rhythm & blues and country.

His signature song, "The Devil Went Down to Georgia," topped both country and pop charts, bringing him international recognition. The single was certified platinum, earned three CMA awards, became a cornerstone of the soundtrack for the movie "Urban Cowboy" and propelled Daniels' "Million Mile Reflections" album to triple platinum sales levels.

In 2010, Daniels' released a patriotic compilation called "Land That I Love" which including a new version of his 1989 classic, "(What This World Needs Is) A Few More Rednecks."

Other members of the Charlie Daniels Band include Shannon Wickline, Charlie Hayward, Pat McDonald, Bruce Brown and Chris Wormer.

Showtime is 8 p.m. Tickets are available starting from $29.95, plus tax and convenience fees, and can be purchased at any Boyd Gaming Box Office, by calling 702.284.7777 or visiting www.orleanscasino.com.

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