Charlie Worsham Once Upon A Second Time Around Album: Release Date, Tracklist, & Details
The independent project arrives August 7 with guest appearances from Lainey Wilson, Stephen Wilson Jr., and The Travelin' McCourys.
Written by Amanda Tempel
Date Published: July 8, 2026
Charlie Worsham is preparing to release a new solo album.
The songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and longtime Nashville collaborator has announced that his new album, Once Upon A Second Time Around, will be released August 7. The project marks Worsham’s first full-length album as an independent artist and finds him reflecting on his life, career, relationships, and two decades in Nashville.
The album also arrives with a new distribution partnership with ONErpm.
Once Upon A Second Time Around places the spotlight on Worsham as an artist, songwriter, storyteller, and musician. Known for his work both on stage and behind the scenes, Worsham has written songs recorded by Kenny Chesney, Luke Combs, and Dierks Bentley, and has worked with artists including Eric Church, Kacey Musgraves, Ella Langley, Max McNown, and Carrie Underwood.
Charlie Worsham Releases “Powers That Be”
Along with the album announcement, Worsham released the single “Powers That Be.”
The song introduces one of the album’s central ideas: finding contentment in the life you have built instead of constantly chasing what comes next. Musically, the track leans into Worsham’s mix of country, bluegrass, and southern rock influences.
Showcasing his early influences on the track, Worsham stated, “‘Powers That Be’ takes my rock and roll influence to the next level. I modeled the dynamic shift from verse to chorus after my favorite Led Zeppelin track, ‘Ramble On.’ And you might hear a Jimi Hendrix lick or two in the solo. I joke that ‘Powers That Be’ is my hillbilly version of the Stones’ ‘You Can’t Always Get What You Want.’ Cause if you try sometimes, you do get what you need.”
Wrap My Porch Around” Gets Two Versions
Worsham also released two versions of “Wrap My Porch Around,” including a bluegrass version featuring The Travelin’ McCourys.
The song centers on choosing a grounded life with someone you love, and for Worsham, the two versions allowed him to represent different sides of his musical foundation.
Worsham stated, “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.”
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.”
Charlie Worsham Partners With ONErpm
In addition to announcing the album, Worsham has also announced a distribution partnership with ONErpm for the project.
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.”
Once Upon A Second Time Around Tracklist
Powers That Be (Charlie Worsham, Jaren Johnston, James McNair)
Whiskeysippi (Jon Night, 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)
When Does Charlie Worsham’s New Album Come Out?
Charlie Worsham’s Once Upon A Second Time Around will be released August 7.
The album marks his first full-length project as an independent artist and brings together the musicianship, songwriting, and personal perspective that have made Worsham one of Nashville’s most respected creative voices.
Worsham has long been regarded as one of Nashville’s most respected musicians. He is a two-time ACM Acoustic Guitar Player of the Year and was named both the 2024 CMA Musician of the Year and CMA Touring Musician of the Year.
Beyond his work as a musician and songwriter, Worsham also hosts the Air Castle Community Hour on WSM and Pickers Radio on Apple Music. His podcast, Mississippi on the Map, explores American music history, and he also hosts 50 Years From Home, a year-long series of conversations with Vince Gill celebrating Gill’s 50 years in Nashville.
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