About Jimmy Charles
Jimmy Charles has all the requirements to “make it” in today’s competitive Country marketplace; an immediately-identifiable soulful voice, rugged good looks, a magnetic personality, and an empowered performance style. He’s made a national name for himself with compelling original material and toured the country opening for Lady A, Montgomery Gentry, Kip Moore, Travis Tritt, Josh Turner, Merle Haggard and more.
The Ocean City, Maryland native headed to Nashville to pursue his music after graduating from Towson University. “I tried out for Nashville Star along with 40,000 other people and made it to the Top 50,” he notes. “Even though I didn’t win, that gave me the confidence to believe that I really could do this.” Jimmy would go on to earn a unanimous vote ticket to “Hollywood” as a Season 9 American Idol contestant – and prove once again that he has the talent to make it as an entertainer with the power to impact countless lives. Jimmy spent many years paying his dues playing up to 12 shows a week in the Honky Tonks of Nashville and touring the country playing bars, festivals and other venues for little money. While the singer/songwriter found early success in 2014 with his first single, “Whatever It Takes,” picked up nationwide by iHeart radio, it’s the power of “Superman” that solidified his place in the spotlight. Written for ZERO the End of Prostate Cancer to promote awareness with bandmate Goose Gossett and cancer survivor/mentor Phil Shulka, the song’s companion video premiered on CMT, trending in the #1 spot for over a week, with over 5,000 shares its first day on the site. The clip also aired on GAC, ZUUS (now known as The Country Network) and Heartland, instantly putting Jimmy front and center before hundreds of thousands of fans.
Jimmy’s next release, “Bout Summertime” showcased his more adventurous and carefree side and landed him on the MusicRow Chart. Jimmy made the music video in the US Virgin Islands while headlining a 5000+ Chili cookoff festival on Brewers Bay beach and touring the Island with his full band. “Its the most fun I've ever had in my life” say Charles. The video still plays in the Honky Tonks of Nashville and various bars that show music videos across the world including Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville 3 years later.
Jimmy’s latest music video release for "Hard way to Go” premiered with CMT and climbed to #1 on The Country Network! The video was paired with an outreach program with National partners American Addiction Centers, Vertava Health and other addiction awareness non-profits to help reach those battling addiction. To date the effort has helped over 60 people commit to the road to recovery and get the treatment they need.
A national spokesman for ZERO the End of Prostate Cancer since 2014, Jimmy was named Outstanding Young Tennessean (2017) for his work against the disease and his many other philanthropic gestures. He then went on to win the National, Ten Outstanding Young Americans (TOYA) honor in 2019. An accolade given to former Presidents, Scientists, Military Heroes and Elvis himself. Jimmy formed his own non-profit, #IAMNOTALONE, which focuses on the strength and well-being of all cancer survivors making sure they never feel alone. “I’ve learned so much from these survivors and I want to continue to help them anyway that I can,” he says. “Their stories break my heart, but our journey together makes me whole.”
Jimmy’s successes continue today, recently winning Nashville Industry Music Awards “Male Country Artist of the Year” and “Song of the Year” for “Never Had a Bad Day”. With exciting plans ahead Jimmy Charles is an artist to watch for more big performances and accomplishments.
About #IAmNotAlone
"I Am Not Alone" is a full 501C-3 non profit that will reach out to men and women across the nation to make sure they never feel or fight alone in their battle against cancer. To make sure they always feel the Love and support that surrounds them, to never let cancer steal their spirit and to never ever give up the fight. The movement will involve the signing of a contact that will create a special moment between patients and their loved ones to share their feelings, show their love and promise to each other to always be there and never give up. The contract will stand as a tangible momento to remember that love and bring strength and comfort during the hard times. In addition it will create opportunities for patients to come together online and at events and share their feelings and support one another. I Am Not Alone will partner with other Non Profits of many cancers and assist in fundraising for advocacy, education, awareness and continued research to put an end to cancer for good. The patient outreach department will provide services and/or funding for special needs patients which will be determined through application. They will also provide mentorship and simply someone to talk to when in need or feeling scared and alone.