Family holds a special place in Charles Wesley Godwin’s heart. His breakthrough album, Family Ties, showcases melodic stories about his friends, family, and roots. The album is like a musical photo album, with many songs dedicated to his own family members. Godwin extends this theme with The Family Ties Trilogy, a series of videos culminating in an ambitious short film.
The Family Ties Trilogy: A Cinematic Journey
The film chronicles a family across three decades: building a family during the Great Depression, enduring World War II, and transitioning into the 1950s. The first chapter, “Miner Imperfections,” premiered today on CMT, displayed on the Paramount video billboard in Times Square, New York City. The second chapter, “Another Leaf,” will be released on June 20, with the full trilogy, including the third chapter, “Dance in Rain,” debuting on June 26.
Godwin’s Vision for the Trilogy
“The idea for The Family Ties Trilogy came from our director, Justin Clough,” Godwin shares. “The album Family Ties was a concept album, and I was excited about continuing that theme in our videos. The story of this family resonates with the experiences of many American families from that era, and I wanted these songs to tell that narrative.”
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Touring and Live Performances
After releasing Family Ties in fall 2023 through Big Loud Records, Godwin and his band, the Allegheny High, have been on a rigorous tour schedule. Besides their own headline shows, they’ve been supporting Luke Combs on his “Growin’ Up and Gettin’ Old” stadium tour, with their next performance at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, California, this Friday. They’ve also played at major festivals across North America, including their debut at Stagecoach Festival in April and their upcoming debut at Bonnaroo this weekend. This summer, they will appear at numerous festivals such as Bourbon & Beyond, Summerfest, Buckeye Country Superfest, Under the Big Sky, and GoldenSky. Godwin will also open for acts like Turnpike Troubadours, Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit, and Jamey Johnson.
Charles Wesley Godwin Tour Dates
- June 12 – San Luis Obispo, Calif. – Fremont Theater
- June 13 – Pioneertown, Calif. – Pappy + Harriet’s
- June 14 – Los Angeles, Calif. – SoFi Stadium^
- June 16 – Manchester, Tenn. – Bonnaroo
- June 20 – Filer, Idaho – HWY 30 Music Festival
- June 22 – Columbus, Ohio – Buckeye Country Superfest
- June 26 – Omaha, Neb. – Steelhouse
- June 27 – West Des Moines, Iowa – Val Air Ballroom
- June 28 – Milwaukee, Wis. – Summerfest
- June 30 – Austin, Texas – Sips & Sounds Summer Festival
- July 11 – London, Ont. – Rock The Park
- July 14 – Whitefish, Mont. – Under the Big Sky
- July 18 – Buffalo, N.Y. – Town Ballroom
- July 19 – New York, N.Y. – MetLife Stadium^
- July 20 – Reading, Penn. – Bulls, Bands & Barrels
- July 21 – New Haven, Conn. – Toad’s Place
- July 24 – Point Pleasant Beach, N.J. – Jenkinson’s Pavilion Bar & Restaurant
- July 25 – Dewey Beach, Del. – Bottle & Cork
- July 26 – Washington, D.C. – FedEx Field^
- July 27 – Raleigh, N.C. – Lincoln Theatre
- Aug. 2 – Cincinnati, Ohio – Paycor Stadium^
- Aug. 3 – Brownstown, Ind. – Rock the Rind Music Fest
- Aug. 8 – New Orleans, La. – Tipitina’s
- Aug. 9 – Houston, Texas – NRG Stadium^
- Aug. 10 – Fort Worth, Texas – Billy Bob’s Texas
- Aug. 11 – Lewisburg, W.V. – State Fair of West Virginia
- Aug. 16 – Bonner Springs, Kan. – Azura Amphitheater*
- Aug. 17 – Little Rock, Ark. – First Security Ampitheater+
- Aug. 18 – Tupelo, Miss. – Cadence Bank Arena@
- Sept. 13 – Pittsburgh, Penn. – Stage AE
- Sept. 19 – St. Louis, Mo. – The Pageant
- Sept. 22 – Louisville, Ky. – Bourbon & Beyond
- Oct. 4 – Oct. 6 – Memphis, Tenn. – Mempho Music Festival
- Oct. 11 – Ashland, Ky. – FoxFire Festival
- Oct. 19 – Sacramento, Calif. – GoldenSky Festival
- Nov. 21 – Boston, Mass. – Roadrunner
Recognition and Upcoming Honors
Godwin has been nominated for Emerging Act of the Year at the 2024 Americana Honors & Awards, set to take place at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee, on September 18. He will compete alongside Kaitlin Butts, Wyatt Flores, The Red Clay Strays, and Jobi Riccio.
Charles Wesley Godwin continues to make waves in the music industry with his heartfelt dedication to family, both in his music and his films. As he tours and gains recognition, his stories resonate with audiences, celebrating the timeless themes of love and resilience.
Image by David McClister
