Charles Wesley Godwin Is On Dub’s Playlist This Week
I can’t get this song by Charles Wesley Godwin out of my head. So since it’s stuck in my head, I figured I might as well get it stuck in yours as well. Listen, I can’t be alone in this. This is a song that I don’t think you’ll mind being stuck in your head though. Hopefully, y’all enjoy it as much as I do, so I’m spotlighting it on Dub’s Playlist this week.
Who Is Charles Wesley Godwin?
He’s from Morgantown, West Virginia, and he went to West Virginia University. While he was in school there he started playing guitar and writing songs. Charles said that some of his major musical influences are artists like Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, and Ryan Bingham. He’s really only been releasing music for a few years though.
His first album “Seneca” came out in 2019, and then he released another album “How the Mighty Fall” in 2021. Charles’ latest album “Family Ties” that came out last year is the one that’s really getting people talking. It was voted one of the best albums of 2023. Another thing that has helped get Charles some exposure is going out on tour with Zach Bryan.
Not only has he toured with Zach, but he was also featured on Zach’s “Summertime Blues” EP. If you like artists like Zach Bryan, I think you’ll like Charles as well. He’s got a really unique sound, which is something I think we could definitely use more of in country music right now. In my opinion Charles’ music makes you stop and go “who is that? I dig that”. At least, that’s what I said when I heard him. Hopefully y’all feel the same way.
If you want to dig more into Charles Wesley Godwin, just click here.
To go back and see all of the other songs that have been featured on Dub’s Playlist, click here.
This week’s song is “Cue Country Roads”.
I told you Charles’ latest album was considered one of the best ones that came out in 2023. I’ll totally agree with that, and these are some of the other albums that I really liked from last year.
Dub's Favorite Country Albums Of 2023
HARDY "the mockingbird & THE CROW"
This album came out in January, and I’ve been cranking it all year long! HARDY went half country half rock on this album. The first half is country and the second half is rock, but it’s all good! Some of my favorite songs off “the mockingbird & THE CROW” are “red”, “drink one for me” and “SOLD OUT”.
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – AUGUST 24: HARDY performs during the 15th Annual Academy Of Country Music Honors at Ryman Auditorium on August 24, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images for ACM)
Morgan Wallen "One Thing At A Time"
Of course this album was going to be on the list! It came out in March. March was a huge month for new country albums, and this was one of the ones everyone was looking forward to hearing, and it didn’t disappoint. Some of my favorites off this one are “Man Made A Bar”, “’98 Braves”, “Whiskey Friends” and “In The Bible”.
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – NOVEMBER 07: Morgan Wallen performs onstage during the 2023 BMI Country Awards at BMI Nashville on November 07, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Erika Goldring/Getty Images for BMI)
Luke Combs "Gettin' Old"
The two biggest stars in country music both dropped new albums in March. Morgan Wallen and Luke Combs. Of course I’ve been cranking them both in my truck all year. This was the second half of Luke’s “Growin’ Up And Gettin’ Old” project. I can say, Luke brought it on this album, just like he always does! Some of my favorite songs off “Gettin’ Old” are “Grown’ Up And Gettin’ Old”, “Joe”, “See Me Now” and “The Part”.
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – SEPTEMBER 20: Luke Combs performs onstage during NSAI 2022 Nashville Songwriter Awards at Ryman Auditorium on September 20, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Terry Wyatt/Getty Images)
Parker McCollum " Never Enough
This one came out in May, and from the first time I heard it, I said that it was one of the best of the year. I really dig Parker’s music. Some of my favorites off of his latest album are “Hurricane”, “Things I Never Told You”, “Burn It Down” and “Lessons From An Old Man”.
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – JUNE 12: Parker McCollum performs during day 4 of CMA Fest 2022 at Nissan Stadium on June 12, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
Jelly Roll "Whitsitt Chapel"
This album came out at the beginning of June, and it has been one of the most popular albums since it came out. I love the variety on this album. There are uptempo rockin’ songs and awesome slower ballads. Some of my favorites from “Whitsitt Chapel” are “Church”, “Behind Bars”, “Unlive” and “The Lost”.
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – MAY 30: Jelly Roll attends the “Jelly Roll: Save Me” Documentary World Premiere at the Ryman Auditorium on May 30, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
Zach Bryan "Zach Bryan"
This album came out in August. I really got into Zach Bryan’s music last year. I couldn’t get enough of his last album “American Heartbreak”, so I was really fired up when I heard he was releasing another full length album. His songwriting is next level, the whole album is good but these are some of my favorites. I love ” East Side Of Sorrow”, “Hey Driver”, “Overtime” and “El Dorado”.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 27: Zach Bryan performs at the Pier 17 Rooftop on September 27, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by John Lamparski/Getty Images)
Riley Green "Ain't My Last Rodeo"
This one came out in October, and I was really looking forward to hearing it. It had been a few years since Riley Green released a full length album, and this one was worth the wait! Some of my favorite songs off Riley’s new album are “They Don’t Make ‘Em Like That No More”, “Mississippi Or Me” “Damn Good Day To Leave”, and “My Last Rodeo”.
INDIO, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 28: Riley Green performs onstage during Day 1 of the 2023 Stagecoach Festival on April 28, 2023 in Indio, California. (Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images for Stagecoach)
Jason Aldean "Highway Desperado"
November was another big month for big country albums. This was one of the albums that came out at the beginning of November. There aren’t many Jason Aldean albums that I don’t like, and this one was no different. Some of my favorites off of this one are “Let Your Boys Be Country”, “Knew You’d Come Around”, “Get Away From You”, and “Changing Bars”.
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – NOVEMBER 07: Jason Aldean attends the 2023 BBR/BMG CMA Pre-Party at Brooklyn Bowl Nashville on November 07, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Terry Wyatt/Getty Images for BBR/BMG)
Cody Johnson "Leather"
This one came out the same day as Jason Aldean’s new album. They’re both awesome. Cody Johnson hasn’t released a bad album yet, but this one might be his best one ever. Some of my favorite songs off of “Leather” are “Dirt Cheap”, “Whiskey Bent”, “Watching My Old Flame”, and “Leather”.
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – NOVEMBER 08: Cody Johnson attends the 57th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 08, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
