FORT CAMPBELL, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – This year’s Fourth of July Celebration at Fort Campbell will be bigger than ever, as the military base was chosen as one of five locations in the country to be an America250 Block Party Partner Site. The local festivities will be headlined by a brand new, state of the art hologram performance of Charlie Daniels.

Daniels, a Grammy winner, a Country Music Hall of Fame member and Grand Ole Opry inductee who passed in 2020, was known for hits including “The Devil Went Down to Georgia.” He founded The Charlie Daniels Journey Home Project to assist veterans.

Community members and press gathered outside of the Tennessee Wings of Liberty Museum on March 26 to hear from the son of Charlie Daniels and other people involved in the planning of the concert. Other locations for the block parties include major cities like New York City and Los Angeles which will all be anchored in live music.

“This show is kind of a dream come true for me,” said Charlie Daniels Jr. during the press conference. 8 Track Entertainment has been working on this project and creating the hologram since early 2025, working closely with the Daniels family through the process. Representative Noah Gordon said that Charlie’s voice and presence coupled with his love for family, the country and the military is part of the fabric of America, making him perfect for this event.

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“We also couldn’t think of a better venue, a better place to unveil it than right here on Americas 250th birthday among the brave men and women of our armed forces and their families,” said Daniels.

The free event on Fourth of July will also include performances by Aaron Tippin, Eric Lee Beddingfield, and the 101st Airborne Division Band along with Fort Campbell’s signature fireworks show.

Aaron Tippin is a platinum-selling artist with six gold albums and more than 30 charting singles. Eric Lee Beddingfield, former Independent Artist of the Year known for his hit “The Gospel According to Jones,” returns with his new album Resurrection charted Top 10, produced by Grammy-nominated Kent Wells.

“We believed Charlie’s music needed to come back alive based on where the country is at, and driving back the American values and how God’s made such an impact on this country,” said Drew Tutton with Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, who is sponsoring the event.

The event will also feature interactive brand experiences and a free driving activation showcasing the latest vehicle lineup and more, a news release from Fort Campbell said. Festivities begin July 1 with a carnival and brand activations continuing throughout the week, leading into the July 4 celebration.

For more information, including the carnival and Independence Day schedule, gate access, and more, visit https://campbell.armymwr.com/happenings/America250.