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Charlie Puth Reveals Career Shift Inspired by Elton John

1/31/2026

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Charlie Puth discussed his career shift during an interview on CBS Mornings with co-host Tony Dokoupil.
He noted a break in early 2020 after rising to fame with the 2015 hit See You Again with Wiz Khalifa.
Puth said a pivotal meeting with Elton John prompted him to reassess his path and reaffirm his love for music.
He also described his third album, Charlie, as feeling like his first.

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Charlie Puth discussed his career shift during an interview on CBS Mornings with co-host Tony Dokoupil.
He noted a break in early 2020 after rising to fame with the 2015 hit See You Again with Wiz Khalifa.
Puth said a pivotal meeting with Elton John prompted him to reassess his path and reaffirm his love for music.
He also described his third album, Charlie, as feeling like his first.