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Charlie Daniels at Monday Night Football opening

Wednesday, June 14, 2006 – Charlie Daniels was on location in Orlando today to take part in the Hank Williams Jr. All Star Band for the upcoming ESPN Monday Night Football Opening. Daniels played fiddle on the new version of "Are You Ready For Some Football" and will be featured in the weekly ESPN openings. Williams has won several Emmys for his performance.

"I am so happy that Charlie agreed to join me and be part of this American signature event," said Williams "Charlie is one of my rowdy friends from way back...so we kinda know each other real good."

Daniels and Williams were joined onstage by Little Richard and Joe Perry of Aerosmith, among other musicians.


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