HELP CHARLIE MTN. MAKE A QUEER COUNTRY ALBUM!
THE FUNDRAISER
Here's where you can contribute to the recording fund!
If you want rewards, keep scrolling and place an order for a bundle!
Baby's First Country Album
John-Allison Weiss in a cowboy hat = Charlie Mtn. 🤠
Howdy internet, it’s Johnny — aka Charlie Mtn.
We did it! Thanks to y’all, this queer country album is fully funded. I'm overwhelmed with gratitude and fired up about what we’ve made.
If you’re just tuning in: after nearly two decades as a DIY indie artist, I finally followed a longtime pull back to the music I grew up on — country radio in rural Georgia. I've been writing songs that blend Americana grit with queer tenderness, and now they're becoming a full-length record under the name Charlie Mtn.
We tracked live in studio at MTSU with a killer band, then headed to the farm to layer banjo, pedal steel, fiddle, and more. Right now, we're getting ready to mix. The songs are sounding huge — raw, lush, country-as-hell, and totally me.
The core funding is covered (thank you!), but the fundraiser’s still live for stragglers. Every extra bit helps us pay the team fairly and set this record up for a strong release.
If you wanna chip in, grab exclusive merch, or just help push us a little further, you can donate or preorder right here on this page.
Thank you for everything, I couldn't do any of this without you.
With love and dirt-road heart,
Johnny / Charlie Mtn.
THE REWARDS
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Digital Download
Get the BundleYou know 'em, you love 'em. Mp3s are back, baby! Plus get bonus tracks and demos.
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Charlie Mtn. Postcard
Get the BundleA real live postcard in the snail mail from Johnny, signed with a thank you note.
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Charlie Mtn. on Compact Disc
Get the BundleA cold hard signed CD copy of the album delivered to your door as soon as it's available.
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Charlie Mtn. Cowboy Rust Bandana
Get the BundleWear it on the left if you're a cowboy. Wear it on the right if you're his horse.
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Charlie Mtn. Fundraiser T-Shirt
Get the BundleLet the world know you made it happen with this limited edition Charlie Mtn. t-shirt.
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A Photograph and a Thank You
Get the BundleOne-of-a-kind Instax photo from the studio, plus a personal "Thank You!" video.
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A Sweet Serenade from Charlie Mtn.
Get the BundleGet a personal video of Johnny playing a song just for you against a scenic backdrop.
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A Video Call with Coach Charlie
Get the BundleA one-on-one video chat song-coaching session (or just shoot the shit) with Johnny.
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A Drink and A Glass and A Guest List Spot
Get the BundleGet a limited edition pint glass, and a hang with Johnny when they put you on the guest list and buy you a bev.
Y'ALL GOT QUESTIONS?
WHO IS CHARLIE MTN?
Charlie Mtn. is queer country from John-Allison Weiss!! Thwarted by the events of 2020, the project was put on hold for five years... until now! Johnny is headed to Nashville to make a full album of country songs under the Charlie Mtn. moniker. It's not their first foray into folk, but rather a return to writing story songs on an acoustic guitar and traveling the country in their truck and travel trailer and tapping into their southern roots.
WHAT IS ALL THIS MONEY FOR?
Making a radio quality record is expensive, and we're planning to make the best one we can possibly afford. There are 10+ songs ready to record, but each one needs a guitarist, a bassist, a drummer, and extra instruments like fiddle, pedal steel, banjo, and mandolin, meaning musician's fees could total at least $700 per song. The whole album needs a producer who should make at least $500 per song. Each track will need to be mixed and mastered, which will cost at least $300 per song. Add that all up and you're looking at $15,000 for a 10-song record, and that's before the dang thing even gets printed. Charlie Mtn is making a record regardless, but the more we raise, the better.
WHEN WILL THE ALBUM BE OUT?
Recording will take place in May 2025 and the first songs will be released on streaming services by July 2025. The release date of the full album is yet to be determined, and will likely be dictated by the amount of money raised.
WHEN WILL MERCH BE SHIPPED?
Preorder bundles will go out as soon as the album is pressed, which could take up to a year from the album's completion. Make sure to include a valid email address when you order so we can check in on your address before shipping. Non-bundle merch will be sent out within a month of ordering.
WILL I GET TO SEE CHARLIE MTN. ON TOUR?
Yes! In fact, a tour is currently in the works and will be announced on April 30th!
ARE Y'ALL PRINTING THIS ON VINYL?
The first Charlie Mtn. album deserves to be released on vinyl, but it's not in the cards just yet! The focus of this fundraiser will be getting the album recorded and a little bit of merch created to go with preorder bundles. We're still looking for a record label to release it on vinyl, and when that time comes, everyone who donated at any level here will get first dibs on the vinyl preorder.
INTERESTED IN GIVING REGULARLY?
Join the J.A.W.S. Club Patreon, where just $5/month gets you access to all new music and upcoming plans, archival material, first-dibs on tickets, and a cool membership patch!
THE SUPPORTERS
Making it happen!