Charlie Worsham has signed with ONErpm ahead of the release of his first independent album ‘Once Upon a Second Time Around' on 7th August 2026.
To mark the announcement, Worsham has released two versions of his single ‘Wrap My Porch Around', including a bluegrass version accompanied by The Travelin’ McCourys. Listen to the songs below:
“'Wrap My Porch Around' is one of the most autobiographical songs on the new record, and it felt like the perfect candidate to represent both my love of modern country music AND my love of bluegrass. Of course, I pulled a page from the book of Vince Gill. It was his example, recording two versions of High Lonesome Sound, that inspired me to do the same with Porch. In a full-circle moment, we cut the bluegrass version at Vince’s house. I didn’t even pull my dreadnought out of the case that day, opting for one of Vince’s old D18s,” says Worsham.
He added, “There’s also a nod to Dierks with ‘Porch'… I always took note of the way Dierks mixed ‘the kick ass with the bluegrass’ and often featured heroes like Bryan Sutton, Sam Bush, or more often than not, the Travelin’ McCourys on the last track on his records. Songs like ‘When You Gonna Find A Good Man Like Me,’ or one I happened to co-write with Travis Howard, ‘Heart Of A Lonely Girl.’ Keeping a good tradition alive is, to me, one of the most forward-thinking things you can do in country music.”
Speaking about the new partnership between Worsham and ONErpm, Managing Director-Nashville, Mike Easterlin, shared the company’s excitement, stating, “Charlie is one of the most respected musicians, songwriters, and artists in Nashville. His talent, authenticity, and unwavering commitment to his craft have earned him the admiration of both fans and his peers. Everyone at ONErpm is honored that Charlie has chosen us as his partner, and we’re excited to support the next chapter of an already remarkable career.”
Worsham expressed his excitement for the new partnership stating, “A few weeks ago, I sat down to breakfast with Mike Easterlin and my management team, knowing there was a chance we'd partner on the release of Once Upon A Second Time Around. We spent the morning talking about family, the perspective that comes with time in this business, mentors, and what really matters. What struck me most was what we didn't talk about. We never picked apart the music. It was simply understood that the music was the foundation, and the goal was to support it and give it every opportunity to find its audience.”
He added, “So much of my 20 years in Nashville has felt like jumping through hoops just to get the music out into the world. To work with a partner who trusts me—and who believes in serving the songs instead of second-guessing them—means everything. I admire Mike's hard-earned experience, and I love locking arms with people who are willing to bet on great music. I'm grateful to be starting this next chapter with ONErpm and excited for what's ahead.”
Worsham also wrapped two electrifying performances over the weekend in celebration of America 250 with events at the historic Grand Ole Opry and downtown Nashville’s yearly Let Freedom Ring! event, where he was joined on stage by Jason Carter on fiddle, Jeff Picker on bass, Gibson Davis on banjo, and Seth Taylor on guitar.
The track list for ‘Once Upon a Second Time Around' is:
- Powers That Be (Charlie Worsham, Jaren Johnston, James McNair)
- Whiskeysippi (Jon Nite, Andrew DeRoberts, Drew Parker)
- Wrap My Porch Around (Charlie Worsham, Jesse Frasure, Jaren Johnston)
- Blue Collar And A Purple Heart (Charlie Worsham)
- They Never Do (feat. Lainey Wilson) (Lainey Wilson, Jason Nix, Dallas Wilson)
- Grass (Charlie Worsham, John Osborne, Jesse Frasure)
- Family Man (Matt Rogers, Ben Stennis, Josh Jenkins)
- Years Go By (feat. Stephen Wilson Jr.) (Charlie Worsham, Stephen Wilson Jr.)
- Once Upon A Second Time Around (Charlie Worsham, Jay Knowles)
- Good Hurt (Jon Nite, Walker Hayes)
- Pencil ‘raser
- Wrap My Porch Around (feat. The Travelin’ McCourys)
Fans can see Worsham live at the following dates:
- Mon, Aug 3 – Nashville, TN – Station Inn* (Album release show)
- 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
- Sat, Oct 24 – Meadville, MS – Homochitto River Festival 2026
