Charles Esten Talks God, ‘Drummer Boy’ and His Hollywood Journey

Michael Foust

Published Oct 26, 2026

Actor Charles Esten opens up about his Christian faith, his role in Drummer Boy, and the journey that took him from comedy to Nashville and the Grand Ole Opry. The Nashville and Outer Banks star shares why the Revolutionary War musical drew him in – and how its themes of faith, family and forgiveness speak to a divided America. He also reflects on his nearly 200 Opry appearances and the songwriting challenge that earned him a Guinness World Record. Plus, Esten explains how his parents shaped his faith and why God remains the foundation of his life and career.

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Michael Foust has covered the intersection of faith and news for 20 years. His stories have appeared in Baptist Press, Christianity Today, The Christian Post, the Leaf-Chronicle, the Toronto Star and the Knoxville News-Sentinel.

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Charles Esten Talks God, ‘Drummer Boy’ and His Hollywood Journey

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