MUSIC

Enjoy Live music featuring American Idol Season Nine contestant Jimmy Charles!

A Soulful, Genuine and Passion-filled Nashville country singer and writer who brings an AMAZING energy to every song performed. Jimmy grew up on the Eastern shore of Maryland where fishing, crabbing, sailing, boating, surfing, sports and of course, playing & writing music (since age 15) occupied most of his time. He spent 6 years in general and select choir. Jimmy graduated from Towson University where he played Linebacker for the Tigers Football team (nicknamed "The Crash" by his teammates for his hard hitting tendencies) and received a Mass Communications degree in 2003. Jimmy moved to Nashville in November of 2008 to fully develop himself as a singer, writer and performer. He was a Season 9 AMERICAN IDOL Hollywood Contestant. He has performed and interviewed live on numerous Radio stations, Newspapers and Televised programming. He was the Featured Artist for the Mrs. North Carolina United States Pageants in 2009 and 2010. Named Nashville Artsist of the Week by WKDF and the Billy Block show. Also, opened a side stage for Montgomery Gentry, Lady Antebellum, and has performed countless charity events. Signature song, "Whatever It Takes" (Jimmy's motto) recieved National Airplay on every Country Station across the Nation. He performed on a regular basis at the World famous Tootsies on Broadway in downtown Nashville, along with many other venues and charities. Jimmy also sings and gives motivational speeches to children in elementary schools encouraging them to chase their dreams!