Charlie Mars (born 1974) is an American singer-songwriter from Mississippi. Mars has performed at Austin City Limits and South by Southwest. Mars was featured in Esquire Magazine's Songwriting Challenge. Born in Laurel, Mississippi, Mars' family moved to Jackson, Mississippi, when he was a senior in high school. He was lead singer and guitarist in a band called Adley Madidafus in high school. He released his eponymous album in 2004.