The South's Gonna Do It
Charlie Daniels BandReported release: 1974Date needs verification | Recent carryover
A southern rock anthem celebrating southern music and culture.
View background status3 catalog entries, grouped by year.
The Charlie Daniels Band brought Southern rock into conversation with country, bluegrass, gospel and folk traditions. Its leader had worked as a Nashville session musician before forming the group. Fire on the Mountain helped establish the band's rock-oriented sound, while The Devil Went Down to Georgia and Million Mile Reflections strengthened its country audience. Appearances in Urban Cowboy and the Volunteer Jam concerts connected the band with performers and listeners across several musical communities.
Charlie Daniels - Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Read sections on the Charlie Daniels Band, Fire on the Mountain, Million Mile Reflections, Urban Cowboy and Volunteer Jam. Leader-only induction is not attributed to the band; omit erroneous age claim about Elvis recording. | Retrieved 2026-10-19
Profile reviewed: 2026-10-19. Artist background does not establish a song's creative origin or release date.
Reported release: 1974Date needs verification | Recent carryover
A southern rock anthem celebrating southern music and culture.
View background statusReported release: 1979Date needs verification
Source year-end #50Southern folklore and fiddle contests
View background statusThe Charlie Daniels Band brought Southern rock into conversation with country, bluegrass, gospel and folk traditions. Its leader had worked as a Nashville session musician before forming the group. Fire on the...
View background status1960-2025. Each year contains 150 selections.