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Charles Wesley Godwin

Godwin refuses to cater to mainstream impulses and asks that his fans follow him through his Appalachian soundscape and into a unique world of enchanting characters.

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Godwin refuses to cater to mainstream impulses and asks that his fans follow him through his Appalachian soundscape and into a unique world of enchanting characters.

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Charles Wesley Godwin’s rustic imagery and traditional-leaning Americana sound has spawned comparisons with contemporaries such as Tyler Childers. While this assessment is an oversimplification, there is a notable similarity in the way that Godwin does not make any attempt to meet the listener where they are; if they want to enjoy the music, they’ll have to follow Godwin on a rocky trail through his Appalachian soundscape and into an entirely unique world full of enchanting characters.

Although he pointedly refuses to pander to mainstream impulses, the palette with which Godwin paints is nonetheless easy on the eye, and proves accessible to cosmic-country die-hards and boyfriend-country flag-bearers alike.

Godwin’s 2019 debut album, Seneca, was met with resounding acclaim, as the West Virginia native crafted a sound that felt expansive and cinematic, while at the same time being lucidly tuned-in to the details and specificities of the subject matter.

The project stood largely as an ode to his Morgantown roots, and Godwin maintained his charmingly grounded sensibilities throughout his follow-up 2021 album, How the Mighty Fall. However, his 2021 offering widened the canvas and tested out new territory - both thematically and sonically.

The driving force that underpins Charles Wesley Godwin’s musical mission statement - and what many would argue should be at the heart of all country music - is a love of timeless storytelling. The listener meets a host of bewitching characters throughout Godwin’s discography, from the tragic tale of Claire, the mayor’s daughter, in ‘Cranes of Potter’, to the embattled protagonist of ‘Seneca Creek’.

Godwin continues to bring the soft, Autumnal glow of his warm melodies and wistful lap steel guitar to crowds across the US, having recently finished a hugely successful tour supporting fellow country-folk progressive, Zach Bryan.

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Charles Wesley Godwin - Family Ties

Charles Wesley Godwin melds with the expertise of an artist who is unwavering in his approach.

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Charles Wesley Godwin Releases Video For 'Family Ties'

Charles Wesley Godwin Releases Video For 'Family Ties'

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Charles Wesley Godwin Signs Publishing Deal with Warner Chappell Music

The West Virginia songsmith is gearing up to release his debut album under Big Loud in September.

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Charles Wesley Godwin Announces First Ever Ryman Auditorium Headlining Show

The show will take place on December 8, and will feature support from Wyatt Flores and Cole Chaney.

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Charles Wesley Godwin Announces New Album, ‘Family Ties’

The country-folk songsmith will release his debut record under Big Loud on September 22.

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Charles Wesley Godwin Shares Official Music Video for ’All Again’

The bittersweet set of visuals tell the story of a young man who's been diagnosed with a terminal illness.