Powerful Charlie Kirk tribute featuring Benjy Gaither continues to gain momentum despite what her team describes as significant social-media and technology-platform restrictions, with proceeds benefiting Turning Point USA
NASHVILLE, TN — On the anniversary of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, award-winning singer-songwriter Natasha Owens is honoring his life and legacy with “We Miss You, Charlie,” featuring Benjy Gaither, as the tribute continues its rapid climb on the charts. Released September 4 through Real America’s Music, the single has climbed to #3 on the iTunes Pop Songs Chart and #13 on the iTunes All Genres Songs Chart, while the official music video has now surpassed 250,000 views.
CHART UPDATE: Since its release, “We Miss You, Charlie” has climbed to #3 on the iTunes Pop Songs Chart and #13 on the iTunes All Genres Songs Chart, placing Natasha Owens alongside some of the biggest names in music.
WATCH THE OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO: YouTube – “We Miss You, Charlie”
The chart performance is particularly notable given what Owens and her team describe as significant restrictions and suppression across major technology and social-media platforms, limiting many of the traditional promotional avenues available to mainstream releases. Despite those obstacles, the independently driven campaign has continued to gain traction through direct audience support, alternative media and word of mouth.
Arriving just days before the first anniversary of Charlie Kirk’s loss, “We Miss You, Charlie” is a heartfelt musical tribute honoring Charlie’s life, his voice, his family, the millions of people he reached and the legacy he left behind.
Proceeds from the song will benefit Turning Point USA to help continue Charlie’s legacy and the work he dedicated his life to building.
Rather than focusing solely on the tragedy of his death, “We Miss You, Charlie” looks forward – toward the people Charlie inspired, the young Americans whose voices he helped awaken, and a generation now challenged to carry that legacy forward.
The accompanying official music video brings that message to life through powerful images of remembrance, Charlie’s connection with young people and his family, and the extraordinary impact he had on people across the country.
“This isn’t just about looking back and mourning someone we lost. It’s about asking what we do with what Charlie left us. His voice inspired an entire generation to stand up for what they believe. Now that generation has a responsibility to carry that torch forward.” – Natasha Owens
LONGTIME MANAGEMENT & CREATIVE TEAM
Behind the release is Owens’ longtime manager and creative collaborator Stefano DiBenedetto, a Long Island, New York music-industry veteran and founder of The Hang Productions. DiBenedetto has worked alongside Owens for years, helping guide her career, creative direction, live performances and independent release strategy.
With decades of experience in the music and entertainment industry, DiBenedetto has worked with legendary and groundbreaking artists including Billy Joel, Lou Reed, Joan Jett, The Stray Cats, Taylor Dayne, LINKIN PARK, Alexa Ray Joel and Skylar Grey, among many others. His career has spanned artist development, management, touring, recording and live production.
For “We Miss You, Charlie,” DiBenedetto has played an integral role in the single’s launch and promotional campaign and served as a creative director on the official music video alongside Lucas Baiano and Natasha Owens.
ABOUT NATASHA OWENS
Owens has built a career at the intersection of music, faith, patriotism and American culture. She first emerged on the Christian music scene in 2013 and has performed alongside artists including Newsboys, Michael W. Smith, Natalie Grant, TobyMac, Danny Gokey and Jason Crabb. Her sophomore album, We Will Rise, was named Inspirational Album of the Year at the 2018 We Love Christian Music Awards.
Her viral single “Trump Won” amassed more than 100 million social-media impressions and debuted at #1 on iTunes, #5 on the Billboard Digital Sales Chart and #2 on the Billboard Country Digital Song Sales Chart. Her follow-up single, “The Chosen One,” continued that momentum and led to an invitation to the White House, where Owens personally presented President Trump with a commemorative award celebrating the song’s success.
In 2025, Owens released “Climate Change Is Real…Stupid,” which topped the iTunes Music Video Chart at #1 and surpassed 1.6 million views on YouTube. In early 2026 she followed with two back-to-back charting releases, “The Somali Waltz” and “The Boss.” “The Boss” debuted at #1 on the iTunes Rock Chart and #2 on the iTunes all-genres chart. On July 3, 2026, Owens released “America 250,” which went on to hit #1 on the iTunes charts.
Owens has performed at major events including CPAC Texas, CPAC Orlando, Hero’s Honor Festival with Toby Keith, the Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America Black-Tie Gala, a special concert event at Mar-a-Lago, multiple 2025 Presidential Inauguration Week events in Washington, D.C., and in Argentina for President Javier Milei.
Her national media appearances include Fox News, Newsmax, OAN, Huckabee, Real America’s Voice, HLN, War Room with Steve Bannon, The Eric Metaxas Show, The Wayne Allyn Root Show and Lindell TV, among others.
The record features Benjy Gaither alongside Owens and is produced by Ian Eskelin. Lucas Baiano serves as editor/video producer. David Owens and Natasha Owens serve as executive producers.
“WE MISS YOU, CHARLIE” – Natasha Owens featuring Benjy Gaither
Available September 4, 2026 | Proceeds benefiting Turning Point USA.
A LEGACY THAT LIVES ON.
MANAGEMENT / MEDIA CONTACT:
Stefano DiBenedetto – The Hang Productions – stefano@thehangproductions.com