Charles Wesley Godwin & Dylan Gossett

Photography by Josie Knight

STEVE LACY DELIVERS A STANDOUT PERFORMANCE AT THE ARMORY

September 26, 2026- Nashville welcomed two of country and Americana’s rising singer songwriters on Saturday night as Dylan Gossett and Charles Wesley Godwin joined forces for a co-headlining performance at The Pinnacle. The September 26 show brought together two distinct but complementary approaches to roots music, with both artists delivering deeply personal songwriting, commanding performances, and moments that kept the packed room engaged from beginning to end.

Gossett opened his portion of the evening with the raw, reflective songwriting that has quickly become central to his live performances. His set moved through songs that highlighted both his quieter storytelling and his ability to turn a room into a full singalong. “Tree Birds,” “Sweet Lady,” “Lone Ole Cowboy,” and “Honeysuckle” established the tone before Gossett continued into “To Be Free,” a song that showcased the stripped back emotional quality of his writing.

One of the most memorable stretches of Gossett’s performance came with “Beneath Oak Trees,” followed by “Heading Back To Austin,” “Like I Do,” and “Loving You Like That.” Each song brought another side of his catalog forward, allowing the set to move naturally between intimate moments and bigger, more energetic performances.

Gossett also brought a classic country influence into the evening with his performance of Johnny Cash’s “Folsom Prison Blues.” The familiar song fit naturally alongside his own material before he launched into “Coal,” one of the defining songs of his catalog and a clear crowd favorite. He closed out his set with “Somewhere Between,” leaving the room with a final reminder of the honest, unfiltered songwriting that has helped establish him as one of the notable young voices in modern country music.

Charles Wesley Godwin followed with a performance that leaned heavily into storytelling, emotional depth, and the lived experiences at the heart of his music. Drawing from his extensive catalog as well as his 2026 album Christian Name, Godwin delivered a set that balanced reflective songwriting with the larger, communal feeling of a full band performance. “Try Again,” “Lyin’ Low,” and “Blood Feud” helped establish the momentum early, before “Hallelujah High” brought an especially energetic moment to the set. Godwin continued with songs including “Temporary Town,” “Better That Way,” and “Hey There Son,” showcasing the collaborative side of his newest material. “Better That Way,” his collaboration with Luke Combs, and “Hey There Son,” featuring Wyatt Flores, were particularly fitting highlights within a set centered around family, resilience, loss, and hope.

Godwin also delivered some of the evening’s most emotionally resonant moments with “I Caught the Sunrise,” “All Again,” and “Another Leaf.” His ability to make deeply personal material feel communal was evident throughout the performance, with the audience responding to both the quieter passages and the songs built for a larger room. As the set continued, Godwin moved through “Place I Know,” “Family Ties,” and “Hardwood Floors,” bringing together different chapters of his career. The performance ultimately built toward the kind of ending that has become synonymous with his live shows, closing with “Take Me Home, Country Roads” before returning for an encore.

Together, Gossett and Godwin offered Nashville a night that represented the strength of contemporary country and Americana without losing sight of the storytelling that defines the genres. Their co-headlining performance allowed each artist to showcase his individual sound while creating a natural connection between two generations of songwriting rooted in honesty, personal experience, and a strong sense of place.

Theperformance at The Pinnacle was a compelling showcase of two artists continuing to build their own paths within country and Americana. Gossett brought a youthful, open-hearted energy to the stage, while Godwin delivered the seasoned storytelling and emotional weight that have become hallmarks of his work. With both artists leaving a lasting impression, the Nashville stop proved to be a memorable night for fans of modern roots music.