Charles William is a unique talent, whose music has evolved into a style that crosses the bounds of pop, folk, adult contemporary and country as well as spiritual. Charles’ music and lyrics relates about the everyday joys and struggles that we all experience at one time or another, pulling the listener in to identify, as well as enjoy the stories and ballads.
He completed his Bachelor's Degree in Music from Radford University, majoring in Voice with a minor in Guitar. Pop, folk and rock influences have blended with his formal training that has evolved into a style that reaches into the soul and heart with and obvious spiritual influence.
But it doesn't stop there. Charles William has a charisma and presence that is easy to relate to and that simply warms the heart and soothes the soul.
Born and raised in the Southwestern Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, in a peaceful and family oriented town called Dublin, as well as growing up in the city of Asheboro, N.C, Charles William's values his history. He brings a gentle manner and respect that is a reflection of his southern heritage.
Being involved in business as well as heavily involved in "church related activities", Charles spent 20+ years developing, learning and expanding. In his own words, "...but for the last 7 to 8 years, I have spent much of my time learning more about me than I ever have, and taking responsibility for my life, my actions and what I experience, and have experienced. I have also learned the most important lessons of forgiveness and allowance, which is to forgive myself first, and remember that I can only be responsible for the happiness of me."
Dream Girl is his first official compilation, as he has written songs his entire life, but has never taken the time to record any, until now.
Charles has performed at various venues and showcases in the Los Angeles and Orange county areas, such as The Mint, Hallenbecks and is available for singer/songwriter venues, or even for venues needing traditional covers from folk, rock and pop veins. He currently resides in the Huntsville, Alabama area and performs weekly at the local singer/songwriter night at The Coffee Tree.
Take some time and listen to what he has to say, and perhaps these first songs will touch you in some way, as they have touched him, to write and sing them. Lyrics are also included.