[Cover credit to PJ Brown]

After more than two decades in Nashville working as an artist, award-winning musician, songwriter and Producer, Charlie Worsham has released his new album, Once Upon a Second Time Around, his first project as an independent artist. Alongside the album, Worsham has also unveiled the official music video for the song “Years Go By”, featuring fellow songwriter and collaborator Stephen Wilson Jr.

Once Upon a Second Time Around marks a new chapter for Worsham as an independent artist where he stepped away from a label in order to “make the record he always wanted to make, one rooted not in trends or commercial expectations, but in authentic storytelling, masterful musicianship, and the life he’s built beyond the stage.”

“Years Go By” is a song “about the relentless passage of time and the moments that shape us along the way.” Rather than mourning what’s been lost, it “celebrates the wisdom that comes with growing older.”

Speaking about the track and the chance to collaborate with Wilson, Worsham comments:

I’m well aware what it means to have the chance to collaborate with Stephen Wilson, Jr. in this moment. To me, he’s an old pal who was patient enough for the world to catch up to him, and I love cheering him on through this rocket ship moment. This song was born over a Zoom writing session that turned into two dads talking about life, fatherhood, and the passage of time. You’re gonna love how our voices blend, but be sure not to miss how our guitar-picking hands blend too.

Discussing the album’s release and the importance of releasing the record independently, Worsham states:

I can’t think of a better way to celebrate 20 years in Nashville than with the release of ‘Once Upon A Second Time Around.’ This record is the culmination of two decades of making music with friends, becoming forever embedded in the Nashville Country Music community. It’s a record that could only be made by me, at this moment in time. These songs tell a story of fatherhood, marriage, and living a dream with all the ups and downs that come with an authentic life.

Once Upon A Second Time Around was recorded at multiple notable studios that included Sound Emporium, Sony Tree Studio A, Pinebox Studios, Querencia Sound, and The House. The album was created alongside a trusted circle of collaborators that included percussionist Jerry Roe, bassist Rich Brinsfield, guitarist Kris Donegan, co-producer Jaren Johnston, and executive producer Josh Van Valkenburg.

Tour Dates

Thu, Aug 13 – York, UK – FortyFive Vinyl Café

Fri, Aug 14 – Manchester, UK – YES

Sat, Aug 15 – Chelmsford, UK – Country Calling 2026

Thu, Sept 17 – Estero, FL – Hertz Arena supporting Brad Paisley 

Fri, Sept 18 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL – FTL War Memorial Auditorium supporting Brad Paisley

Sat, Sept 19 – St. Augustine, FL – St. Augustine Amphitheatre supporting Brad Paisley

Sun, Oct 4 – Simpsonville, SC – Fall Fest with Amy Grant & Mac McAnally

Sat, Oct 24 – Meadville, MS – Homochitto River Festival 2026

Wed, Nov 4 – Alexandria, VA – Birchmere*

Thu, Nov 5 – New York, NY – Bleeker Bell*

Thu, Nov 12 – Chicago, IL – Garcia’s*

*- with Ashley Monroe