Charlie Worsham

Charlie Worsham is one of Nashville’s most respected modern storytellers, blending heartfelt songwriting with dazzling musicianship. His latest release, the collaborative EP Compadres (Warner Nashville, October 2023), sees him join forces with some of country’s biggest names, including Luke Combs, Lainey Wilson, Dierks Bentley, Kip Moore, and Elle King. For UK fans who’ve followed his journey since Rubberband (2013) and Beginning of Things (2017), this project feels like both a celebration of his artistry and a showcase of the friendships he’s built across Music City.Born in Mississippi and trained at Berklee College of Music, Worsham arrived in Nashville with a reputation as a prodigious guitar player and songwriter. Over the past decade, he’s become a fixture in the city’s creative community, contributing to records by Ashley McBryde, Eric Church, and many more, while steadily carving out his own path. UK audiences have long embraced his blend of rootsy authenticity and contemporary flair, with his tours and festival appearances earning him a loyal following on this side of the Atlantic. His ability to weave lyrical intimacy with technical brilliance makes him a standout voice in the modern country scene.With Compadres, Worsham offers UK listeners a vibrant snapshot of Nashville’s collaborative spirit. From his fiery duet with Lainey Wilson on “Handful of Dust” to the reflective “How I Learned to Pray” alongside Luke Combs, the EP captures both the grit and grace of contemporary country. Produced by Jaren Johnston of The Cadillac Three, the five-track collection is a testament to Worsham’s versatility and his gift for connection. For fans in Britain, Compadres is more than a record—it’s an invitation into the circle of Nashville’s finest, led by an artist whose warmth, craft, and vision continue to resonate across the pond.