Charlie Worsham

‘Achey Breaky Heart’ was a scourge to the cause of contemporary country music. On that day in 1992 when Billy Ray Cyrus’s insidious plonker peaked at number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100, all extant prejudices about country music were validated.

Luckily there is talent such as Charlie Worsham’s to put classic Americana back on track. From Jackson, Mississippi, Worsham was a young prodigy – at 14 being recognised for his musical talents by the Mississippi Senate.

His 2013 debut, Rubberband, is an exploration of the purview of modern country music. Each track feels entirely unique, yet there’s a consistency, a definite Worsham touch that binds all the tracks together in one complete package. The stand-out single, ‘Could It Be’, is an easy-going classic, recalling an intimate When Harry Met Sally-esque experience with a close female friend.

His live performance featured all the best moments of Rubberband, as well as some cover versions of country greats Keith Urban and Vince Gill, and a killer one of Ozzy Ozborne’s ‘Crazy Train’. This is Jackson’s golden child at work.

Charlie Worsham is awesome live! Just him and his guitar, amazing! One of the best gigs I've been to. Husband was to quote 'dragged along' and is now a convert. Sounds just like his album, such a lovely voice and so talented on guitar. Loved the new music too and the little touch of giving everyone there a copy of his new album. Met him afterwards, such a nice guy. Looking forward to his next tour.

He was absolutely fantastic and a pleasure to watch! I love his music and can't wait for the next album that's coming out. I would also love to come to another performance at this venue. Thanks for the fun night Songkick!

I was there to see Brandy Clark. I really felt indifferent toward Charlie originally just listening at home. He was GREAT in concert. He was also very nice & met with a lot of fans.AWESOME job, Charlie!!!

What a fabulous show. A genuinely nice guy. Awesome guitar playing and amazing song writer. This was the third time we saw him this week. I think that says it all.

Ultra talented and a great showman. He is so good in a small venue such as Songkick Live. I’m looking forward to more of his shows on the east coast!