An Evening with Charles Esten: On Craft and Career
Schedule
Wed Jan 14 2026 at 05:30 pm to 06:30 pm
UTC-06:00Location
CMA Event Space, 35 Music Square East, Nashville, TN 37203 | Nashville, TN
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https://www.sagaftra.org/evening-charles-esten-craft-and-careerJan 14, 2026 - 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM CST
This event will be held in person.
Where: CMA Event Space, 35 Music Square East, Nashville, TN 37203
An Evening with Charles Esten: On Craft and Career
Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, 5:30 – 6:30 pm CT/ 6:30 – 7:30 pm ET.
Where: CMA Event Space, 35 Music Square East, Nashville, TN 37203
Actor. Musician. Creator. Storyteller.
How do you bring all of who you are into one career?
In an industry that’s always shifting, Charles Esten has found his own way to do just that — blending every side of his artistry into a life and career that’s uniquely his. From his breakout on Nashville to his music and beyond, he’s mastered the art of staying creative, grounded, and true to himself.
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Esten as he shares how he’s learned to tap into his own agency, stay connected to community, keep his creative edge sharp and balance work, family and purpose along the way.
Come be part of the conversation — and walk away inspired to embrace every part of your own artistic journey.
The event will be moderated by Gary Burr, a member of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame and a Billboard, NSAI and ASCAP Songwriter of the Year award winner.
Reservations are required below.
https://www.sagaftra.org/evening-charles-esten-craft-and-career
A Q&A will follow.
About the Guest
Charles Esten is an acclaimed actor, comedian, and singer-songwriter known for his versatility on both screen and stage. He’s best recognized for his roles as Deacon Claybourne on Nashville and Ward Cameron on Netflix’s Outer Banks. Esten first gained national attention on Whose Line Is It Anyway?, showcasing his quick wit and musical improv talent. As a musician, he’s earned praise for his “loose, rough-cut country” sound, with over 34 million streams of his 2024 debut album Love Ain’t Pretty. He also holds a Guinness World Record for releasing 54 original singles in 54 consecutive weeks and has performed more than 185 times at the Grand Ole Opry. A dedicated philanthropist, Esten serves as National Honorary Spokesperson for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Light The Night Walk and is a board member of Musicians On Call.
This event is only open to active SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid through April 30, 2026). No guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome.
ADA requests may be included on your RSVP form below. Please note that ADA requests must be received 72 hours before the start of the event.
https://www.sagaftra.org/evening-charles-esten-craft-and-career
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