Skip to content
Search

Latest Stories

Premier Guitar features affiliate links to help support our content. We may earn a commission on any affiliated purchases.

Charlie Worsham: From Nashville Sideman to Solo Star

Charlie Worsham: From Nashville Sideman to Solo Star play icon
- YouTube
youtu.be
John Bohlinger
By John BohlingerSep 28, 2026
John Bohlinger
John Bohlinger is a Nashville-based multi-instrumentalist best known for leading the band on NBC's Nashville Star, serving as music director for the CMT Awards and specials on PBS and GAC, and of course for his appearances in PG Rig Rundown, Review Demo, Axes & Artifacts, and What Bohlinger Plays videos.
See Full Bio

The Nashville fixture shares his long journey from a bluegrasser in Mississippi to Music City fixture that's included studio time alongside Lainey Wilson, Luke Combs, and Carrie Underwood, touring in bands fronted by Vince Gill & Dierks Bentley. He tells John Bohlinger about his struggle from band member to band leader and details the ultimate honor when Vince Gill invited him to join the Grand Ole Opry in August 2026. Twenty years into his stay in Nashville, Charlie Worsham isn't going anywhere but up.


Sponsored by Stewmac: https://stewmac.sjv.io/APO2ED

music-city off the record john-bohlinger nashville eastside luke combs carrie underwood vince-gill dierks bentley grand-ole-opry charlie worsham

The Latest

Why Queens of the Stone Age Still Matter
Off the Record

Why Queens of the Stone Age Still Matter

He Fixed Randy Rhoads’ Guitar. Then Eddie Van Halen Called.
Off the Record

He Fixed Randy Rhoads’ Guitar. Then Eddie Van Halen Called.

Eric Gales Goes Months Without Playing Guitar
Off the Record

Eric Gales Goes Months Without Playing Guitar

Sturgill Simpson's Guitar Man: Laur Joamets
Off the Record

Sturgill Simpson's Secret Weapon: Laur Joamets

News

Mr. Black Introduces the CAT Distortion Pedal

More for you

Charlie Starr on 25 Years of Black Berry Smoke

Charlie Starr on 25 Years of Black Berry Smoke

The band's guitar-star captain details BBS' sustained success marking their silver anniversary, remembers the honor and privligede he had playing Gary Rossington's "Free Bird" SG, explains the reason for lusting after under-the-radar vintage workhorse Gibsons, and shares the joy he has celebrating the music of Marshall Tucker Band and Toy Caldwell. Plus, host John Bohlinger and Charlie Starr share a pair of groovy, greasy jams!

Keep Reading Show less

Most Popular

EarthQuaker ZEQD-Pre
Pedals

EarthQuaker ZEQD-Pre Review

BOSS Releases EX-4 Effects Expander
News

BOSS Releases EX-4 Effects Expander

Seymour Duncan Unveils Duncan Distortion 50th Anniversary Set
News

Seymour Duncan Unveils Duncan Distortion 50th Anniversary Set

Flattley Pedals Introduces the “Reaper”
News

Flattley Pedals Introduces the “Reaper”

Gear Radar: 15 Pro-Grade Tools to Refine Your Rig
Sponsored

Gear Radar: 15 Pro-Grade Tools to Refine Your Rig

Sterling Announces The Stingray II In Collaboration With Cory Wong
News

Sterling Announces The Stingray II In Collaboration With Cory Wong

The Record Duane Betts Needed to Make

The Record Duane Betts Needed to Make

Duane Betts has been surrounded by music his whole life. And he's been in the shadow of his father -- a music force of nature. But during his hang with John Bohlinger, Betts explains he's come to terms with his family's legacy now standing from a place of pride. That peace has allowed him to flourish in his own right recently creating his best work yet in the 10-song collection, Isle of Hope, that was released June 12 on Sun Records. Letting go isn't easy, but Betts serene acceptance proves its a worthwhile practice.

Keep Reading Show less

This Shredder Melts His Face Off!

This Shredder Melts His Face Off!
- YouTube
youtu.be

Known for his shredding ways, Paul Gilbert shows PG host John Bohlinger his robust musical vocabulary that hinges on hummable melodies and creative chord progressions. Oh, and then there's the whole thing where he wrote his latest album, WROC,around George Washington’s Rules of Civility and Decent Behaviour In Company and Conversation. Another impressive attribbute of Gilbert's is impeccable music intellect recall for songs and lyrics. He claims to have stolen most of what he knows and plays, but we think that's just humility. Enjoy the conversation, camaraderie, and jams with PG and JB!

Keep Reading Show less

John Oates Reveals What Really Made Hall & Oates Work

John Oates Reveals What Really Made Hall & Oates Work

The renowned songwriter of the popular hitmaker duo Hall & Oates chops it up with host John Bohlinger about developing and nurturing his songcraft skills, how he scored his beloved 1958 Strat, he reflects on how production methods changed over his career, discusses balancing commercial success with artistic authenticity, and of course, the Johns share a pair of jams.

Keep Reading Show less

His Guitar Was Stolen… This One Became His Signature

His Guitar Was Stolen… This One Became His Signature
- YouTube
www.youtube.com

Sadler Vaden is a jack of all trades. He's a consummate pro musician that's spent nearly 15 years as Jason Isbell's stage-right, guitar-slingin' sideman. He's released four solo albums under his own banner [ 2012's Radio Road, 2016's Self-Titled, 2020's Anybody Out There? & 2024's Dad Rock] solidfying his spot as singer-songwriting, guitar-playing bandleader. He's becoming a fixture in the Nashville producer community including overseeing firebrand Morgan Wade's releases Reckless & Psychopath. And now acknowledging his talent, dedication and grind, Gibson has honored Vaden with his own SG that was based on his longtime No. 1 that was a gift after his previous Solid Guitar was stolen. PG host John Bohlinger explores all this in Sadler's journey while also picking his brain about slide guitar.