This is the kind of news I like to see in the morning. Talk about a mid-week pick-me-up. If anyone else is dragging like myself through the lull between Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's, this news will get you over that holiday slump and amped up for what is to come in the new year. While some people get a high Christmas shopping and getting into the holiday spirit, I get a thrill from hearing about new music that is coming in the next calendar year. With 2024 quickly coming to a close, we have had a lot of fun here at Whiskey Riff looking back on all the stellar records, singles, and other releases throughout the year, but 2025 is already looking like it might give 2024 a run for its money. In 2023, Charles Wesley Godwin dominated country music after the release of his record Family Ties, snagging the top honors on Whiskey Riff's Top Albums of 2023 list. While fans still heavily enjoyed Godwin's music, he didn't release any original new music this year. He did drop a stellar cover of Bruce Springsteen's "State Trooper," but that did not satiate fans thirsting for a project from the West Virginia native. However, at his most recent Grand Ole Opry appearance this past Monday, the Opry NextStage Class of 2024 member revealed to fans that he indeed has new music on the way and even gave fans a taste of what is in store. "Recorded an EP throughout the course of the year, so I'm going to have some new music coming out early next year." LET'S GO. After telling fans that information, he tells the crowd he's going to share one of those new singles with them that evening. "This is one of those new ones, it's called 'It's The Little Things.'" In May, CWG shared an image of him on Instagram teasing some of the single's lyrics, and she shared a snippet of the track while strumming an acoustic guitar later in the summer. https://www.instagram.com/charleswgodwin/p/C7KT0FPPywx/?img_index=1 CWG and his band strike up the tune, detailing that sometimes, you need to stop and enjoy the little things. The world is filled with so many busy days, dark times, and heavy thoughts that in order to see the beauty in every day, you need to learn to appreciate the little things and life's little moments. "It’s the little things Like that first sip of coffee Like the sun rising on me Like the look she gives in the morn’ I can go downtown, have a little drive around And cruise these streets to a simple song It's the little things..." I genuinely believe this man is incapable of writing a bad song. CWG's lyric s intertwine the importance of staying grounded through family and everyday actions, and that underlying message creates profound meanings in his songs through simple words. Not to mention he the kind of voice that can deliver a compelling message with conviction. I can't wait to see what CWG is cooking up in 2025. @cwgnation omg!!! ??? #charleswesleygodwin #newmusic #theopry #countrymusic #countrylove #nashville #countryartist #oprynextstage ♬ original sound - CWGnation