Charlie Daniels Recovers after Successful Pacemaker Implant Surgery

Mt. Juliet, TN Grand Ole Opry star Charlie Daniels is recovering after having a pacemaker implanted today (3-28), at a Nashville area hospital. During a doctor visit on Monday (3-25), Charlie was diagnosed with a mild case of pneumonia and admitted to the hospital for a series of routine tests. The tests revealed that a pacemaker was needed to regulate his heart rate. He plans to be released from the hospital on Friday (3-29). The family asks for your thoughts and prayers for Charlie as he recovers. He will spend the next two weeks at his home. Charlie recently celebrated 5 years as a member of the Grand Ole Opry, where he is a regular performer. I just had not been feeling well and wanted to get checked out, says Daniels. I am thankful the doctors found the problem and were able to implant a pacemaker to get my heart rate regulated. I am feeling so much better and looking forward to spending Easter with my family. Charlies performance at MTSUs Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, TN, as part of the World Outreach Church Easter service, has been cancelled. Two CDB concert dates, Englewood, NJ (4-5), and Newark, OH (4-6) have been cancelled and will be re-scheduled. Charlie will resume his touring schedule with an appearance in Lynchburg, VA on April 11th and continue his tour schedule with the following dates: Verona, NY (4-12), Chester, WV (4-13), Opry (4-18), Vidalia, GA (4-20), Wilkesboro, NC (4-25), Florence, SC (4-26), Priceville, AL (4-27), Indio, CA (4-28) For more info on The Charlie Daniels Band tour dates, go to www.charliedaniels.com.