Worsham, 11 of Nashville’s Premier Musicians Join Together from Afar
Critically acclaimed recording artist, singer / songwriter and musician Charlie Worsham knows that in today’s world, we’re all getting by with a little help from our friends – so he enlisted 11 of his most talented pals and peers to join him in covering the Beatles classic from afar (watch HERE) The at-home-together take on “With A Little Help From My Friends” made its world premiere on CMT.com Monday (4/6), where Worsham offered insight into the song selection, the recording process and his hope that the video might comfort someone in need. Read HERE.
“With A Little Help From My Friends: Charlie Worsham Cover Challenge” Cast:
Charlie Worsham on acoustic and electric guitar, banjo, drums, tambourine, vocals
Billy Justineau on piano, b3, prophet, mellotron
Molly Tuttle on acoustic guitar
Rachel Loy on bass
Jillian Jacqueline on vocals
Tucker Wilson on drums
Stephen Wilson, Jr on vocals
Leigh Bird Nash on vocals
Fancy Hagood on vocals
Lucie Silvas on vocals
John Osborne on electric guitar
Sadler Vaden on electric guitar
Over the last several weeks, Worsham has continued connecting music lovers to music by hosting live streamed performances, guitar lessons and more. Last month he hosted a concert live from local haunt Station Inn, and all donations received during the stream supported Porter’s Call. Last Friday (4/3), he teamed up with Martin Guitar for another special fundraising performance.
Most recently, Worsham spent time on the road playing with Old Crow Medicine Show. He is currently nominated for his first ACM Award for Specialty Instrument Player of the Year.
About Charlie Worsham
Beloved within the Nashville community, Charlie Worsham has received widespread critical acclaim throughout his career. His debut album Rubberband impressively landed on several of 2013 Best Of lists; including Spin’s “Best Country Albums,” American Songwriter’s “Top 50 Albums,” and Billboard’s “Top 10 Country Albums.” iTunes also featured Rubberband as one if its “Best of 2013 Editor’s Choice and Top Sellers" as well as being featured in Rhapsody’s “Top 25 Albums of 2013.” The much-anticipated follow-up Beginning of Things was praised by NPR Music for exhibiting “deep musicality…great playing, [and] sophisticated lyricism…” with Rolling Stone naming the album to their 40 Best Country and Americana Albums of 2017 calling it "The Most Vulnerable Country Album” of the year. Variety, CMT, and PopMatters are just a few of the esteemed outlets who also included his sophomore effort on year-end best of lists. Born and raised in Mississippi, Worsham attended Grenada High School and went on to study at Boston’s prestigious Berklee College of Music. In addition to his life as a musician, Worsham is actively involved in music education and, last year, founded the Follow Your Heart Scholarship Fund in partnership with The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee. The fund supports the youth of his hometown who possess uncommon talent and desire to achieve great things in the arts.