Rubberband

He may have done so quietly, but, with his debut album, Rubberband, Charlie Worsham changed the course of country music during one of the genre’s uncharted times. In Nashville, a town that favors the hit, Rubberband displayed construction and instrumental excellence without sacrificing broad appeal. Worsham helped welcome banjo, mandolin, and slide guitar back to Music Row; he also showed that paying respect to the greats or honoring tradition didn’t mean sacrificing innovation or individuality.