CHARLES ESTEN (Pt1/2): Navigating Acting, Music, & His Daughter’s Fight Against Cancer (S2/EP7)

The Good Grief Good God Show

🟥 Charles Esten played the role of country singer Deacon Claybourne on the drama Nashville from 2012 to 2018, which subsequently kickstarted his own musical career. He also played Ward Cameron on the teen drama series Outer Banks. He appeared in the improvisation show Whose Line Is It Anyway? As a series regular between 1999–2005 and returned with guest appearances from 2017–2020. In 2023, Esten announced the release of "One Good Move", the debut single from his upcoming debut studio album, set for independent release later in the year. "Love Ain't Pretty" was released as the second single from the album, later revealed to be set for release on January 26, 2024. In addition, Esten serves as the National Honorary Spokesperson for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s annual Light The Night Walk, and is a board member and volunteer for Musicians On Call.

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Welcome to "The Good Grief Good God Show," hosted by Brad Warren, a Grammy nominee, and Emmy award-winning hit songwriter known for 15 top #10 songs, including 9 #1s. Brad, drawing from his own heartbreaking experience of losing his eldest son, Sage, to an accidental fentanyl overdose in May 2020, brings a powerful perspective shaped by experiencing every parent's worst nightmare and 18 years of sobriety, creating a fabric of authenticity and vulnerability. Join Brad on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Tuesdays for "Raw, Honest Conversation about Surviving Things that Suck," featuring a diverse range of special guests, from Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Sheryl Crow to Hall of Fame Songwriters and Olympic Gold Medalists. Visit (or click) https://www.GoodGriefGoodGodShow.com to learn more about the show, access the back catalog of episodes, and connect on social media plus more or see below.

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