Nashville's "Deacon" AKA Charles Esten Appears At Rison In The Fall

Arkansas' small-town festivals should not be ignored

Charles Esten performs at Rison In The Fall festival. (Photo by Suzi Parker)

I miss my mom a lot. 

She was my best friend. She passed away in 2017 from lung cancer. There is so much I'd like to tell her that has happened in the last seven years – good and bad. 

I miss my dad, too. He passed away in 2009. I especially miss both of them collectively when Ris…