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Published on 2026-10-16
While Charissa Hoffman’s instrumental prowess is one of her calling cards—she was the first ukulele principal to be accepted at Berklee School of Music—her songwriting is the underlying star of her newly released debut LP, Horizon. Drawing from personal experiences with family history, a religious upbringing, and pursuing a singular musical path, Hoffman dreams that all the songs on Horizon will help other listeners find connection through music in the same way that her younger self experienced. “I think a lot of folks go through this phase of figuring out who they are, apart from their parents, by listening to music. If someone hears this record and it resonates with them in the same way that those records resonated with me, then it's a success,” she says. Produced by John Mailander, Horizon is certainly not lacking stellar musical moments as well, including guest spots from the likes of Béla Fleck, Abigail Washburn, Chris Eldridge (Punch Brothers), and Nina de Vitry (Noah Kahan).
Fans can now stream or purchase Horizon in its entirety. Hoffman will take the stage at Nashville’s Analog at Hutton Hotel for a hometown Horizon release show on November 9th with Kristin Andreassen and special guests. Tickets are available here. A full list of tour dates can be found below. For more information, please visit charissahoffman.com.
“Parallel Lines” Official Video
Horizon Tracklist
Forward Motion
If I Could Fly
Who Am I
Kitchenette
Love Is An Ocean
Natchez Trace Bridge
Wind Beneath My Wings
St. Joseph
Parallel Lines
Songwriter and instrumentalist Charissa Hoffman is looking through the clouds of the past and emerging with a fresh perspective on her thoughtful debut album, Horizon. A sixth-generation musician, Hoffman is eager to show audiences just how versatile the ukulele is. The fascination with the instrument carried her from Nashville, where she grew up, to Boston, where she was the first ukulele principal to be accepted at Berklee School of Music. Produced by John Mailander, Horizon includes special guests such as Béla Fleck, Abigail Washburn, Chris Eldridge, and Nina de Vitry.
November 9 — Nashville, TN
November 14 — Durham, NC
November 15 — Wilmington, NC
November 17 — Brooklyn, NY
November 18 — Salisbury, MD
November 20 — Troy, NY
November 21 — Providence, RI
For ticket information, please visit charissahoffman.com.
