Charlie Daniels is an imposing figure.
It’s partly his looks: He’s a big man, 6-foot-4, with a full beard, bullrider cowboy hats and oversize belt buckles.
It’s partly his personality: He’s made a career of unapologetic songs and political statements.
It’s mostly his talent: As he proved in his 1979 Grammy-winning song, he can play a fiddle to put the devil in his place.
Tonight, this icon of Southern culture closes out the Riverbend Festival as the headliner on the Coca-Cola Stage.