Charlie Icon Prepares For An Iconic Year

It’s no secret that Charlie Icon has been putting in the work—quietly, consistently, and for decades. That kind of long-game dedication doesn’t always translate into overnight results, but when it does connect, it tends to land with real weight because the foundation is already there. In 2025, that connection has been especially clear, thanks to his latest release, Gas Station Nachos, which helped put him back on the map in a meaningful way. Three of the four tracks have already crossed 1,500 streams, and the title track has pushed past 45,000—proof that listeners aren’t just sampling; they’re staying. At this point, Gas Station Nachos stands as his second biggest song to date, sitting just behind his 2022 release “One Day You Will,” which has reached over 110,000 streams on Spotify alone. For an artist who’s spent years sharpening his writing, performance, and identity, those numbers aren’t just milestones—they’re signals that momentum is finally stacking in his favor.

What makes this moment feel different is that it doesn’t read like a one-off spike. It reads like the start of a new run. Charlie has been increasingly open with fans about how energized he is right now, and that excitement seems to be feeding directly into what he’s creating next. Rather than slowing down to celebrate, he’s leaning into the acceleration—teasing four new songs as well as an extended play slated for release in the next few months. Three of the upcoming tracks are original songs, and the fourth is a cover of “Kiss Me” by Dermot Kennedy, a choice that hints at Charlie’s ear for emotional songwriting and modern melodic sensibility while still leaving space for his own personality to come through. It’s the kind of cover that can work as both a nod to the source material and a statement of intent: this next chapter is about clarity, confidence, and connection.

Even more notably, one of the most anticipated singles on deck is a collaboration with Julia Ross—an artist associated with massive streaming traction, including tracks like “Something Just Like This” (144M+ streams) and “Pumped Up Kicks” (19M+ streams). That pairing has “career moment” potential written all over it, not just because of the numbers attached to her catalog, but because collaborations like this tend to introduce artists to entirely new listener ecosystems. For Charlie Icon, it positions him for a step-change in visibility—exactly the kind of move that can turn steady growth into a genuine breakout. And from what’s been teased so far, it’s being framed internally as one of his biggest songs to date, which only adds to the anticipation.

Sonically, longtime listeners have another reason to pay attention: the new singles are expected to lean into a pop rock and heavier rock direction—an exciting nod to his older material, where his music tilted more heavily toward rock compared to his newer, country-influenced sound. That doesn’t mean he’s abandoning what he’s been building; it reads more like he’s expanding the palette and pulling forward the strongest elements of his earlier identity with the maturity of where he is now. For fans who discovered him through the more recent country-leaning era, this could feel like an evolution. For fans who’ve been around since the rock-forward days, it’s the kind of return that feels earned rather than nostalgic—bigger hooks, sharper production choices, and a more defined sense of direction.

Icon has also shared that the upcoming songs are currently finishing mixing and mastering, which suggests we’re close to the point where details start landing quickly: release dates, cover art reveals, and more focused previews that make the rollout feel real. And if the Gas Station Nachos performance is any indication, the audience is ready. Whether you’ve been following Charlie Icon for years or you’re just now catching him at the start of this upswing, this next stretch looks like it could be the most important in his recent run. Either way, we’ll be paying attention—and as soon as Charlie starts dropping official dates, visuals, and more concrete teasers, we’ll be here to share the updates as they come directly from him.