Charlie Daniels Awarded at the Pentagon

(NASHVILLE, TN — June 29th, 2007) During a recent visit to the Pentagon, Charlie Daniels received the Office of the Secretary of Defense Medal for exceptional public service in support of armed troops from Michael L. Dominguez, principal deputy under secretary of defense for personnel and readiness.

Daniels has performed for the troops in more than 20 different installations in countries across the globe. The Charlie Daniels Band just released their 19th album entitled Live From Iraq on Blue Hat Records. The two disc set includes thirteen songs picked from four performances recorded in Iraq when the Charlie Daniels Band performed for US/Multinational Troops as part of the Stars for Stripes Tour.

For more information on Charlie Daniels, please visit www.charliedaniels.com. For interview, album, or photo requests, please contact AristoMedia at publicity@aristomedia.com

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