Singer-songwriter and recording artist Charlie found his musical niche by writing and performing songs from the heart. Blending folk, rock, and country, the Native Texan’s original music relates to all generations. Some have compared him to Jim Croche; others to Elton John. But there is no mistaking his unique harmony of piano and guitar, which has allowed Charlie to emerge as one of the most distinctive and notable musicians in the southwest. Charlie has had the honor to join the same stage as legendary artists including Jerry Jeff Walker, Ray Wylie Hubbard and Bob Livingston. He has also opened for The South Austin Jug Band, Wade Bowen & West 84, Tucker Livingston and Mark David Manders. His latest songs entitled Moving On, Red, and Tears From New Mexico bring out some of Charlie’s best work to date. These songs can be found on his first album, which is due for release in late 2004. Charlie was born in Dallas, but spent most of his youth growing up in Allen, Texas. As the third born of six children, Charlie focused on teaching himself piano, singing, and listening to classic artists from the Beatles to Willie Nelson. Charlie made his first public performance at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in the 3rd grade singing a selection from the Broadway musical Annie Get Your Gun. Through middle school, Allen High School and Texas Tech University, Charlie performed in many different ensembles and began to find his sound. While at Texas Tech, Charlie joined a group entitled Thursday Night Live, an ensemble at South Plains College in Levelland, Texas where he was exposed to blue grass and country music. These two styles of music are the latest addition to Charlie’s original sound today.