Charles Russell McCarron (1891 – January 27, 1919) was a prominent American composer and lyricist associated with Tin Pan Alley and vaudeville. Born in Janesville, Wisconsin, McCarron was the son of John H. McCarron, a veteran vaudeville actor and manager. He moved to New York in 1912, where he became known for his contributions to popular music during the early 20th century.

McCarron composed several well-known songs, including "I Am Glad I Can Make You Cry" and "When the Sun Goes Down in Dixie." He also wrote World War I songs such as "Your Lips Are No Man's Land But Mine," "Our Country's in It Now! (We've Got to Win It Now)," and "The Russians Were Rushin', The Yanks Started Yankin'." His collaborations with other composers like Albert Von Tilzer, Carey Morgan, and Chris Smith further cemented his reputation in the music industry.

His work extended to composing for vaudeville acts, including performances by Bessie Clayton, Corinne Tilton, Harry Cooper, Mabel McCain, and others. Notably, he contributed to Lucille Cavanagh's vaudeville program, a "kaleidoscope of dance, color and song," and Evelyn Nesbit's "A Roseland Fantasy" in 1917.

McCarron's life was tragically cut short when he died of pneumonia at his home in New York on January 27, 1919, at the age of 27. He was interred at Woodlawn Cemetery. Despite his brief career, McCarron's contributions to American music, particularly during the Tin Pan Alley era, left a lasting impact.