Charlie Robison, the Texas singer-songwriter whose rootsy anthems made the country charts until he was forced to retire after complications from a medical procedure left him unable to sing, died Sunday. He was 59.
Robison died at a hospital in San Antonio after suffering cardiac arrest and other complications, according to a family representative.
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Robison launched his music career in the late 1980s, playing in local Austin bands like Two Hoots and a Holler before forming his own Millionaire Playboys. In 1996, he released his solo debut, “Bandera,” named for the Texas Hill Country town where his family has had a ranch for generations.
When he was approached by Sony in 1998, Robison signed with its Lucky Dog imprint, which was devoted to rawer country. His 2001 album “Step Right Up” produced his only Top 40 country song, “I Want You Bad.”
In 2018, Robison announced...
Robison died at a hospital in San Antonio after suffering cardiac arrest and other complications, according to a family representative.
Read More: Gary Wright, ’70s Singer-Songwriter Behind ‘Dream Weaver,’ Dead 80
Robison launched his music career in the late 1980s, playing in local Austin bands like Two Hoots and a Holler before forming his own Millionaire Playboys. In 1996, he released his solo debut, “Bandera,” named for the Texas Hill Country town where his family has had a ranch for generations.
When he was approached by Sony in 1998, Robison signed with its Lucky Dog imprint, which was devoted to rawer country. His 2001 album “Step Right Up” produced his only Top 40 country song, “I Want You Bad.”
In 2018, Robison announced...
- 9/11/2023
- by Corey Atad
- ET Canada
Charlie Robison, the country music star and former judge on USA Network’s Nashville Star, has died. He was 59. According to the Associated Press, Robison passed away on Sunday, September 10, at a hospital in San Antonio, Texas, after suffering a cardiac arrest and other complications. Born on September 1, 1964, in Houston, Texas, Robison began his career in country music in the late 1980s after a knee injury ended a potential football career. He started out in various bands, including his own Millionaire Playboys, before releasing his debut solo album, Bandera, in 1996. He went on to sign with Sony, releasing the albums Life of the Party and Unleashed Live before moving to Columbia Records in 2001 and releasing his most successful album, Step Right Up, which peaked at 27 on the U.S. Country charts. The latter album also included his only Top 40 country song, “I Want You Bad.” In 2003, Robison became one of...
- 9/11/2023
- TV Insider
Texas singer-songwriter Charlie Robison died Sunday at a San Antonio hospital. According to a family representative cited by AP, Robison died after suffering cardiac arrest and other complications. He was 59.
After spending the 1980s as member of various bands, including his own Millionaire Playboys, Robison released his debut solo album “Bandera” in 1996. Following the success of his 2001 album “Step Right Up,” which included his only Top 40 country song, “I Want You Bad,” Robison became a judge on the first season of the USA Network music competition Nashville Star. The show went on to run for six seasons, with Bret Michaels, future The Voice mainstay Blake Shelton and Jewel among those who succeed Robison in his judge chair.
In 2018, Robison announced his retirement from music after a throat surgery left him permanently unable to sing.
Robison is survived by his wife, Kristen Robison, and four children and stepchildren. He had three...
After spending the 1980s as member of various bands, including his own Millionaire Playboys, Robison released his debut solo album “Bandera” in 1996. Following the success of his 2001 album “Step Right Up,” which included his only Top 40 country song, “I Want You Bad,” Robison became a judge on the first season of the USA Network music competition Nashville Star. The show went on to run for six seasons, with Bret Michaels, future The Voice mainstay Blake Shelton and Jewel among those who succeed Robison in his judge chair.
In 2018, Robison announced his retirement from music after a throat surgery left him permanently unable to sing.
Robison is survived by his wife, Kristen Robison, and four children and stepchildren. He had three...
- 9/11/2023
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Charlie Robison, the Texas singer-songwriter whose rootsy anthems made the country charts until he was forced to retire after complications from a medical procedure left him unable to sing, died Sunday. He was 59.
Robison died at a hospital in San Antonio after suffering cardiac arrest and other complications, according to a family representative.
Robison launched his music career in the late 1980s, playing in local Austin bands like Two Hoots and a Holler before forming his own Millionaire Playboys. In 1996, he released his solo debut, Bandera, named for the Texas Hill Country town where his family has had a ranch for generations.
When he was approached by Sony in 1998, Robison signed with its Lucky Dog imprint, which was devoted to rawer country. His 2001 album Step Right Up produced his only Top 40 country song, “I Want You Bad.”
In 2018, Robison announced that he had permanently lost the ability to sing following...
Robison died at a hospital in San Antonio after suffering cardiac arrest and other complications, according to a family representative.
Robison launched his music career in the late 1980s, playing in local Austin bands like Two Hoots and a Holler before forming his own Millionaire Playboys. In 1996, he released his solo debut, Bandera, named for the Texas Hill Country town where his family has had a ranch for generations.
When he was approached by Sony in 1998, Robison signed with its Lucky Dog imprint, which was devoted to rawer country. His 2001 album Step Right Up produced his only Top 40 country song, “I Want You Bad.”
In 2018, Robison announced that he had permanently lost the ability to sing following...
- 9/11/2023
- by The Associated Press
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Charlie Robison, whose gritty songwriting and independent spirit helped pave the way for modern Texas music, has died at 59. His wife Kristen Robison confirmed his death in a Facebook post.
While a cult figure in the mainstream country music world, his influence throughout his native Texas and on the Red Dirt scene was undeniable. Robison’s 1998 album Life of the Party is a touchstone for Texas artists and was a ubiquitous soundtrack across the Lone Star State in the late Nineties, earning him a reputation as a successor to Robert Earl Keen.
While a cult figure in the mainstream country music world, his influence throughout his native Texas and on the Red Dirt scene was undeniable. Robison’s 1998 album Life of the Party is a touchstone for Texas artists and was a ubiquitous soundtrack across the Lone Star State in the late Nineties, earning him a reputation as a successor to Robert Earl Keen.
- 9/11/2023
- by Joseph Hudak
- Rollingstone.com
Keith Gattis, a Nashville songwriter, producer, and solo artist who had his songs recorded by Kenny Chesney and George Strait and who produced Randy Houser’s Americana pivot, Magnolia, has died at 52. A source close to Gattis confirmed his death on Sunday to Rolling Stone.
Gattis, a Texas native, began his career as a recording artist, releasing a self-titled debut album in 1996 via RCA Nashville. The song “Little Drops of My Heart” was issued as a single and peaked outside of the Top 40. Nearly a decade later, he independently dropped...
Gattis, a Texas native, began his career as a recording artist, releasing a self-titled debut album in 1996 via RCA Nashville. The song “Little Drops of My Heart” was issued as a single and peaked outside of the Top 40. Nearly a decade later, he independently dropped...
- 4/24/2023
- by Joseph Hudak
- Rollingstone.com
The band formerly known as the Dixie Chicks cannot catch a break. Nearly two decades after the George W. Bush roast heard ‘round the world and the Chicks’ subsequent exile from Nashville, the bestselling Texas trio still have a bone to pick on Gaslighter, the group’s first studio release in nearly 15 years and its most pop-sounding record to date.
Still, the Chicks are ready to speak the thorny truth once more. This time, the conflict is coming from inside the house: Much of Gaslighter is centered on Natalie Maines...
Still, the Chicks are ready to speak the thorny truth once more. This time, the conflict is coming from inside the house: Much of Gaslighter is centered on Natalie Maines...
- 7/17/2020
- by Claire Shaffer
- Rollingstone.com
California culture and music is a big feature of the latest episode of Chris Shiflett’s Walking the Floor podcast, which features country artist Jon Pardi — a native of Dixon, California — as the guest. Recorded during quarantine and through some intermittent WiFi issues, the episode lets SoCal native Shiflett and “Heartache Medication” singer Pardi talk about some of the massive differences in their respective parts of the Golden State.
“Most everything I do now I’ve learned from California — being in agriculture, being in construction, being in music. Just being outside.
“Most everything I do now I’ve learned from California — being in agriculture, being in construction, being in music. Just being outside.
- 5/18/2020
- by Jon Freeman
- Rollingstone.com
When the Dixie Chicks made an appearance on Taylor Swift’s “Soon You’ll Get Better,” from her new album Lover, it felt like a debt repaid. And a way overdue one, at that. The country trio have not released an album of their own in 13 years (although they’re working on one), making only sporadic appearances in a wide array of contexts — from their own side projects and a 2016-2017 reunion tour, to their performances with Beyoncé (on Lemonade’s “Daddy Lessons”) and Steve Martin (on one of the...
- 8/30/2019
- by Claire Shaffer
- Rollingstone.com
Red Dirt singer-songwriter Charlie Robison has announced his retirement from performing, citing complications from surgery earlier this year via a post on his Facebook page Monday night.
“[A]t the beginning of this year I underwent a surgical procedure that because of complications left me with the permanent inability to sing. Therefore, with a very heavy heart I am officially retiring from the stage and studio,” the 54-year-old wrote. A previous post on Robison’s Instagram account indicates that the surgery was done on his throat and took place on January 3rd.
“[A]t the beginning of this year I underwent a surgical procedure that because of complications left me with the permanent inability to sing. Therefore, with a very heavy heart I am officially retiring from the stage and studio,” the 54-year-old wrote. A previous post on Robison’s Instagram account indicates that the surgery was done on his throat and took place on January 3rd.
- 9/25/2018
- by Jeff Gage
- Rollingstone.com
This chick’s flying the coop.
Citing irreconcilable differences, Natalie Maines has filed for divorce from her husband of 17 years, actor Adrian Pasdar, TMZ reports.
A rep for the Dixie Chicks musician tells People the split is “a private family matter” and declined to comment. A rep for Pasdar did not immediately return request for comment.
Maines, 42, and the Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. star, 52, are parents to two sons, 16-year-old Jackson Slade and Beckett Finn, 13 this month. Maines has reportedly requested joint custody.
A source tells TMZ the split is amicable.
The couple met in May...
Citing irreconcilable differences, Natalie Maines has filed for divorce from her husband of 17 years, actor Adrian Pasdar, TMZ reports.
A rep for the Dixie Chicks musician tells People the split is “a private family matter” and declined to comment. A rep for Pasdar did not immediately return request for comment.
Maines, 42, and the Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. star, 52, are parents to two sons, 16-year-old Jackson Slade and Beckett Finn, 13 this month. Maines has reportedly requested joint custody.
A source tells TMZ the split is amicable.
The couple met in May...
- 7/3/2017
- by Sarah Michaud
- PEOPLE.com
A little chick has hatched! Dixie Chicks member Emily Robison welcomed a daughter on Tues. Sept. 4 -- congratulations! Dixie Chicks member Emily Robinson welcomed baby girl Violet Isabel on Tues., Sept. 4! “Mom and baby Violet are doing well and Dad couldn’t be happier,” Emily's rep tells People. Violet is the first child for Emily and Court Yard Hounds musician and boyfriend Martin Strayer. The baby reportedly arrived at 3:01 a.m. weighing in at 8.5 lbs! Emily also has twins Juliana Tex and Henry Benjamin, 7, and son Charles Augustus, 9, with ex-husband Charlie Robison. Congratulations to the happy parents! http://youtu.be/pojL_35QlSI [People]...
- 9/4/2012
- by Christopher Rogers
- HollywoodLife
Mark Sullivan/WireImage
It’s another little chick!
Emily Robison welcomed her fourth child, Violet Isabel Strayer, on Tuesday, Sept. 4, her rep confirms to People exclusively.
Violet, who is the first child together for the Dixie Chicks and Court Yard Hounds musician and boyfriend Martin Strayer, arrived at 3:01 a.m. weighing in at 8.5 lbs.
“Mom and baby Violet are doing well and Dad couldn’t be happier,” her rep tells People.
Robison, 40, is also mom to twins Juliana Tex and Henry Benjamin, 7, and son Charles Augustus, 9½, with ex-husband Charlie Robison.
– Sarah Michaud with reporting by Kevin O’Donnell...
It’s another little chick!
Emily Robison welcomed her fourth child, Violet Isabel Strayer, on Tuesday, Sept. 4, her rep confirms to People exclusively.
Violet, who is the first child together for the Dixie Chicks and Court Yard Hounds musician and boyfriend Martin Strayer, arrived at 3:01 a.m. weighing in at 8.5 lbs.
“Mom and baby Violet are doing well and Dad couldn’t be happier,” her rep tells People.
Robison, 40, is also mom to twins Juliana Tex and Henry Benjamin, 7, and son Charles Augustus, 9½, with ex-husband Charlie Robison.
– Sarah Michaud with reporting by Kevin O’Donnell...
- 9/4/2012
- by Sarah
- People - CelebrityBabies
Another baby chick is on the way! Congrats to the singer! Already a mom of three, Emily Robison is having her first child with boyfriend Martin Strayer due in early September! “She’s excited!” a rep told People. Emily, 39, is also mom to twins Juliana Tex and Henry Benjamin, 7, and son Charles Augustus, 9, with ex-husband Charlie Robison. Congrats to the growing family! -- Lorraine Chow Check Us Out On Pinterest! People➚ More pregnant celebs: Nick Lachey & Vanessa Minnillo Are Expecting — Congrats Sugarland Singer Jennifer Nettles Pregnant — Expecting First Child Supermodel Marisa Miller Pregnant — Expecting First Child...
- 6/29/2012
- by Lorraine Chow
- HollywoodLife
Mark Sullivan/WireImage
A new little chick is on the way!
Emily Robison is expecting her fourth child, a rep for the musician confirms.
“She’s excited!” the rep tells People, adding that the baby is due in early September.
This will be the Dixie Chicks and Court Yard Hounds singer’s first child with boyfriend Martin Strayer; Robison, 39, is also mom to twins Juliana Tex and Henry Benjamin, 7, and son Charles Augustus, 9½, with ex-husband Charlie Robison.
Bandmates Natalie Maines and Martie Maguire are mothers as well; Maines has two sons while Maguire has three daughters.
– Sarah Michaud with reporting...
A new little chick is on the way!
Emily Robison is expecting her fourth child, a rep for the musician confirms.
“She’s excited!” the rep tells People, adding that the baby is due in early September.
This will be the Dixie Chicks and Court Yard Hounds singer’s first child with boyfriend Martin Strayer; Robison, 39, is also mom to twins Juliana Tex and Henry Benjamin, 7, and son Charles Augustus, 9½, with ex-husband Charlie Robison.
Bandmates Natalie Maines and Martie Maguire are mothers as well; Maines has two sons while Maguire has three daughters.
– Sarah Michaud with reporting...
- 6/28/2012
- by Sarah
- People - CelebrityBabies
After sharing the spotlight with Natalie Maines as the Dixie Chicks, sisters Martie Maguire and Emily Robison are stepping out on their own as a duo, Court Yard Hounds, with the new song "I Miss You."
The last time we saw the Dixie Chicks, they were sweeping the 2007 Grammy Awards with their album "Taking the Long Way." A group hiatus followed and Maguire and Robison took time to refresh and translate their personal experiences into their music. Both raised their young children and Robison divorced her singer-songwriter husband of nine years, Charlie Robison.
"I Miss You" features ...
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The last time we saw the Dixie Chicks, they were sweeping the 2007 Grammy Awards with their album "Taking the Long Way." A group hiatus followed and Maguire and Robison took time to refresh and translate their personal experiences into their music. Both raised their young children and Robison divorced her singer-songwriter husband of nine years, Charlie Robison.
"I Miss You" features ...
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- 4/15/2010
- by AccessHollywood.com Editorial Staff
- Access Hollywood
It's been four years since the Dixie Chicks released their Grammy-winning album Taking the Long Way in 2006. But the lull in releases doesn't mean the band members haven't been creating. While the Chicks are still on hiatus, sisters Martie Maguire and Emily Robison have formed a new band, the Court Yard Hounds, and are readying their first album, a self-titled disc, for release on May 4. And People.com is giving you a sneak peek - with an exclusive first listen to the lilting "I Miss You," which features Robison on lead vocals. Listen to "I Miss You" from the Court...
- 4/13/2010
- PEOPLE.com
Dixie Chick Emily Robison's divorce was finalized Wednesday in Texas. The San Antonio Express-News reports that the Dixie Chick, 35, and her husband of nine years, singer Charlie Robison, 43, quietly filed for divorce in January and appeared at the Bexar County Courthouse Wednesday when the split was finalized. The couple'’s divorce filing states that the marriage had "“become insupportable because of discord or conflict of personalities.”" They wed in 1999 and have three children: Gus, 5, and twins Julianna Tex and Henry Benjamin, 3.
- 8/7/2008
- by Rennie Dyball
- PEOPLE.com
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