‘Dukes of Hazzard’ Star John Schneider Calls His New Charlie Kirk Song a Battle Cry [WATCH]

Actor and musician John Schneider released a new song Friday dedicated to Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated on September 10 at Utah Valley University.

The 65-year-old “Dukes of Hazzard” star unveiled “Charlie’s Words,” which he described as both a tribute and a call to action inspired by Kirk’s life and legacy.

During an interview with Fox News Digital, Schneider explained that the song is meant for those already motivated by Kirk’s work.

“I think we’ve already been called to action,” Schneider said.

“I think this song is certainly a tribute to a wonderful guy. It’s a song for those who’ve already been called to action. So now it’s kind of a battle cry.”

He added, “It’s a call to battle. But it’s a battle of wits. It’s a battle of intelligence. It’s the battle of good versus evil. I mean, I truly do believe we’ve been involved in a battle of good versus the evil in the last four or five years. And it amazes me how people can’t see that.” Schneider noted with humor, “But I’m a Christian guy who drinks bourbon. So what do I know? But I’m hoping that this will let people realize that they can make a difference.”

Schneider emphasized that Americans cannot become complacent.

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“We must not get comfortable with the position that we all fought and kicked and clawed to get to, that Charlie Kirk gave his life for,” he said.

“Keep the ball. Let’s keep going. Let’s make it better for our kids to go to school. Let’s make it for our elderly in their twilight years. Let’s make it better. Let’s make it great.”

He added, “It’s a pretty good saying, right? Make America great again,” referencing President Donald Trump’s slogan.

Kirk was killed while speaking at a Turning Point USA “Prove Me Wrong” event on the Utah Valley University campus.

Tyler Robinson, 22, was arrested on September 12 in Washington County, Utah, and charged with aggravated murder, felony discharge of a firearm causing bodily injury, two counts of obstruction of justice, two counts of witness tampering, and one count of committing a violent offense in front of children. Prosecutors have announced they will seek the death penalty.

Schneider said he was moved to write the song after witnessing online reactions to Kirk’s death.

“What first moved me was the ignorance of the people who don’t seem to understand or did not seem to understand that this man was giving voice to people,” he said.

“A lot of people get it, a lot of people love him, but I’m just amazed at the anger and the hatred I’m seeing out there.”

Reflecting on Kirk’s debating style, Schneider noted, “My God, what an outspoken, amazing guy that I’d like to say, he went up there and said, ‘Change my mind.’ If you’re going to bring something other than a participation award to this debate.”

He added, “I don’t think Charlie ever did that. I think he was grossly misunderstood by people who never bothered to take the time to listen to a debate. And maybe now they will.”

Schneider explained that some of the lyrics came from Kirk himself and from his widow, Erika Kirk, who recently gave her first public remarks since her husband’s death.

“One of the lines in here is, ‘He gave strength to people even when they disagree. Speak it loud, speak it proud with a voice God gave to them,’” Schneider said.

“And then from his beautiful widow, I got that word, ‘They have no idea what they’ve done. They have called into action legions of otherwise sleeping people of faith.’”

He continued, “They are going to go and bring their A game to debate. They will bring their A game to church. They’re going to bring their A game to local politics. They’re going to bring their A game everywhere. Because now they are speaking their words, yes, but their words have been so fueled and fired by Charlie’s words.”

Schneider concluded that the responsibility now falls to others to continue Kirk’s mission.

“We have to get off the fence. We can just sit on the fence anymore and watch Charlie fight our battles. It’s our turn.”

The public memorial service for Kirk is scheduled for Sunday at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.

The event featured remarks from President Trump, Vice President J.D. Vance, and other administration officials.

Schneider and his wife, Dee Dee, said they plan to watch the event online.

“I’m sure it’s going to be unbelievably amazing,” Schneider said.

“He deserves it to be unbelievably amazing. So we’ll be there in spirit.”

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