Charles Wesley Godwin

Godwin was born in Morgantown, West Virginia. He played football in high school for Morgantown High School.

Godwin began playing music while studying finance at West Virginia University, where he first learned to play the guitar and practiced songwriting. He describes his musical style as inspired by "...artists such as Kris Kristofferson, Willie Nelson, John Prine, Chris Knight and Ryan Bingham".{{Cite magazine |last=Graff |first=Gary |date=2019-02-12 |title=Charles Wesley Godwin Shares a Taste of 'Seneca' Album, His 'Autobiography of an Appalachian Boy' |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/country/charles-wesley-godwin-seneca-8497841/ |access-date=2022-10-26 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}} His first album, Seneca, was released on February 15, 2019.

His second project, How the Mighty Fall, was released on November 5, 2021, and was also received positively, being described as less autobiographical and more focused on telling other people's stories, compared to his previous record.{{Cite web |last=Kephart |first=Zackary |date=2021-11-05 |title=Album Review: Charles Wesley Godwin – 'How the Mighty Fall' |url=https://themusicaldivide.com/2021/11/05/album-review-charles-wesley-godwin-how-the-mighty-fall/ |access-date=2022-10-26 |website=The Musical Divide |language=en}}

Godwin has toured with Zach Bryan, whom he collaborated with on Bryan's song “Jamie”, on Bryan's 2022 EP, Summertime Blues. The song and album were released on July 15, 2022.{{Cite web |last=Sharp |first=Tyler|title=Zach Bryan's 'American Heartbreak' Tour Brings Country Charm to New York City [REVIEW] |url=https://theboot.com/zach-bryan-american-heartbreak-tour-nyc-review/ |access-date=2022-10-26 |website=The Boot |date=3 October 2022 |language=en}}

Godwin was featured on Huey Mack's song "Carry Me Home", the 1st track on Mack's 6th album The Cozy Bar, it was released on October 21, 2022.

Godwin released a live EP, Live from the Church, on February 17, 2023. The track list included covers of Chris Knight's "The Jealous Kind" and Bryan's "Crooked Teeth," as well as live versions of several songs from How the Mighty Fall.{{Cite web |last=MUSIC· |first=Brady Cox·COUNTRY |date=2023-02-16 |title=Charles Wesley Godwin Announces 5-Song Live EP – 'Live From The Church' |url=https://www.whiskeyriff.com/2023/02/16/charles-wesley-godwin-announces-5-song-live-ep-live-from-the-church/ |access-date=2023-09-22 |website=Whiskey Riff |language=en-US}}

Charles was featured on the soundtrack for The Hunger Games: The Ballads of Songbirds & Snakes, with “Winter’s Come and Gone”. The song and film were released on November 17, 2023.

He released his third full length studio project, Family Ties, on September 22, 2023. The album was released under the Big Loud label, who signed Godwin in early 2023. Family Ties centers of Godwin's relationship with his family and includes tributes to many of his close relatives; for example, "Miner Imperfections" honors his father, "All Again" is addressed to his wife, Samantha, “Gabriel” is addressed to his son, and "Dance in the Rain" is addressed to his daughter. “Cue Country Roads”, the 17th song on the album, honors West Virginia University’s tradition of playing John Denver’s “Take Me Home, Country Roads” after sporting event victories.{{Cite web |last=Kelly |first=Brennen |date=2023-09-24 |title=Charles Wesley Godwin's "Family Ties" Album Review |url=https://countrychord.com/charles-wesley-godwins-family-ties-album-review/ |access-date=2024-02-15 |website=Country Chord |language=en-US}} "10-38", written by Godwin, is a direct sequel to Bruce Springsteen's 1982 song, "State Trooper", of which Godwin also covered. A single was release with both songs on September 23, 2024.{{Cite web |last=caitlin |date=2024-09-24 |title=CHARLES WESLEY GODWIN PAYS TRIBUTE TO SPRINGSTEEN WITH “STATE TROOPER” AND FULL BAND “10-38” – OUT TODAY |url=https://bigloud.com/charles-wesley-godwin-pays-tribute-to-springsteen-with-state-trooper-and-full-band-10-38-out-today/ |access-date=2025-04-15 |website=Big Loud |language=en}}

Godwin collaborated with Evan Honer to release a version of "Mr. Meyers", titled "Mr. Meyers (Charles Wesley Godwin Version)"; it was released on October 11, 2024

He released his first non-live EP album Lonely Mountain Town on February 28, 2025.

• Seneca (2019)
• How the Mighty Fall (2021)
• Family Ties (2023)

• Live from the Church (2023)
• Live from Echo Mountain (2024)
• State Trooper / 10-38 (2024)
• Lonely Mountain Town (2025)

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• {{Official website|http://www.charleswgodwin.com/}}

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Category:1993 births

Category:Country musicians from West Virginia

Category:West Virginia University alumni

Category:People from Morgantown, West Virginia

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