2021 Charlie Daniels Patriot Award Recipients Announced, Ceremony Set For Oct. 27

The third annual Charlie Daniels Patriot Awards Dinner is set to be held on Oct. 27 at Nashville’s City Winery. This year’s Patriot Award recipients include country singer Darryl Worley; decorated military veteran and co-author of 13 Hours, Mark “Oz” Geist; The Daniels Center at Middle Tennessee State University; and firearms manufacturers Marty and Cindy Daniel of Daniel Defense.

“Winning the Charlie Daniels Patriot Award is one of the greatest honors that could ever come my way,” says Worley. “It is total confirmation that my service to the men and women of the U.S. military is righteous and good. I pray that I can always enjoy the freedom that they afford us all and live a life worthy of their sacrifices.”

SiriusXM’s Storme Warren will co-host the event along with former U.S. Navy SEAL David Rutherford. Multi-Platinum entertainer Chris Young, a previous recipient of the Patriot Award, is set to perform live. Special guest speakers will include former New York City Police Commissioner, Bernie Kerik; former U.S. Navy SEAL, Eddie Gallagher; and decorated military veterans Chris Spence and Mario Vigil, two of the “Real Horse Soldiers” portrayed in the 2018 critically-acclaimed film, 12 Strong.

The dinner ceremony will also include a silent and live auction. All proceeds from the evening will benefit the late Country Music Hall of Fame member’s non-profit, The Charlie Daniels Journey Home Project (TCDJHP).

“Charlie and I had many conversations regarding how we could pay respect and honor to those that crossed our paths, that go above and beyond in supporting our active military, as well as our returning veterans,” says Daniels’ longtime manager and TCDJHP co-founder, David Corlew. “The Charlie Daniels Patriot Award personifies the extraordinary acts of respect and care for those that have served this great nation. The award is a thank you from Charlie himself.”

Prior to his passing last year, Daniels and Corlew handpicked this year’s Patriot Award recipients. The criteria for the award is based on the mission of the organization: to support veterans in their return, rehabilitation, and reintegration back into civilian life. The award honors a person, persons, or group that fulfills and exemplifies the efforts and dedication of TCDJHP’s purpose to continuously care, support and encourage the men, women, and families who have served our great nation.

A limited number of tables remain available for purchase. For seating inquiries, contact Paige Dixon: 615-496-6556 / paige@leavinglegaciesfoundation.org. To donate or for more information, visit thecharliedanielsjourneyhomeproject.org.