Bruce Robison
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Bruce Robison is an Austin
-based Texas country music singer-songwriter
. Bruce and his brother, fellow singer-songwriter Charlie Robison
, grew up in Bandera, Texas
near San Antonio, and he currently resides in Austin, Texas
. His self-titled debut album was released in 1995.
Bruce has written several songs which have become hits when covered by well known singers, including: "Travelin' Soldier
," (recorded in 2003 by the Dixie Chicks
, reached No. 1 on the Country charts); "Angry All the Time
," (recorded by Tim McGraw
and Faith Hill
in 2001, also reached No. 1 on the country charts); and "Wrapped
," (recorded in 2006 by George Strait
, also reached No. 1).
and they married in 1996. The couple have four children, including a set of twins.
Sister, Robyn Ludwick, is an accomplished singer/songwriter in her own right.
Austin, Texas
Austin is the capital city of the U.S. state of :Texas and the seat of Travis County. Located in Central Texas on the eastern edge of the American Southwest, it is the fourth-largest city in Texas and the 14th most populous city in the United States. It was the third-fastest-growing large city in...
-based Texas country music singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriters are musicians who write, compose and sing their own musical material including lyrics and melodies. As opposed to contemporary popular music singers who write their own songs, the term singer-songwriter describes a distinct form of artistry, closely associated with the...
. Bruce and his brother, fellow singer-songwriter Charlie Robison
Charlie Robison
Charles Fitzgerald "Charlie" Robison is an Texas Country singer/songwriter, who was raised in Bandera, Texas. His brother is singer/songwriter Bruce Robison...
, grew up in Bandera, Texas
Bandera, Texas
Bandera is the county seat of Bandera County, Texas, United States,in the Texas Hill Country, which is part of the Edwards Plateau. The population was 957 at the 2000 census, and according to a 2009 estimate, the population had jumped up to 1,216 people...
near San Antonio, and he currently resides in Austin, Texas
Austin, Texas
Austin is the capital city of the U.S. state of :Texas and the seat of Travis County. Located in Central Texas on the eastern edge of the American Southwest, it is the fourth-largest city in Texas and the 14th most populous city in the United States. It was the third-fastest-growing large city in...
. His self-titled debut album was released in 1995.
Bruce has written several songs which have become hits when covered by well known singers, including: "Travelin' Soldier
Travelin' Soldier
"Travelin' Soldier" is a song written and originally recorded by American country music artist Bruce Robison in 1996 and again, in rewritten form, in 1999. It was later recorded by Ty England on his 1999 album Highways & Dance Halls. The first rendition to be issued as a single was by the Dixie...
," (recorded in 2003 by the Dixie Chicks
Dixie Chicks
The Dixie Chicks are an American country band which has also successfully crossed over into other genres. The band is composed of founding members Martie Erwin Maguire and Emily Erwin Robison, and lead singer Natalie Maines...
, reached No. 1 on the Country charts); "Angry All the Time
Angry All the Time
"Angry All the Time" is the title of a song written by Bruce Robison and first recorded on his 1998 album Wrapped. It was later covered by Tim McGraw with guest vocalist Faith Hill. Released in July 2001, McGraw's version was the second single from McGraw's Set This Circus Down album...
," (recorded by Tim McGraw
Tim McGraw
Samuel Timothy "Tim" McGraw is an American country singer and actor. Many of McGraw's albums and singles have topped the country music charts with total album sales in excess of 40 million units in the US, making him the eighth best-selling artist, and the third best-selling country singer, in the...
and Faith Hill
Faith Hill
Faith Hill is an American country singer. She is known both for her commercial success and her marriage to fellow country star Tim McGraw. Hill has sold more than 40 million records worldwide and accumulated eight number-one singles and three number-one albums on the U.S...
in 2001, also reached No. 1 on the country charts); and "Wrapped
Wrapped (George Strait song)
"Wrapped" is the title of a song written by Bruce Robison. First recorded on his 1998 album Wrapped, then by Kelly Willis on her 1998 album What I Deserve, it was later covered by American country-music artist George Strait on his 2006 album It Just Comes Natural...
," (recorded in 2006 by George Strait
George Strait
George Harvey Strait is an American country music singer, actor, and music producer. Strait is referred to as the "King of Country," and critics call Strait a living legend. He is known for his unique style of western swing music, bar-room ballads, honky-tonk style, and fresh yet traditional...
, also reached No. 1).
Personal
In 1992 he met singer-songwriter Kelly WillisKelly Willis
Kelly Willis is an American country music singer-songwriter, whose music has been described as contemporary country, alternative country and new traditionalist.-Early life:...
and they married in 1996. The couple have four children, including a set of twins.
Sister, Robyn Ludwick, is an accomplished singer/songwriter in her own right.
Albums
- Bruce Robison (1996)
- Wrapped (1998)
- Long Way Home From Anywhere (1999)
- Country SunshineCountry Sunshine (Bruce Robison album)Country Sunshine is the fourth album by American singer/songwriter Bruce Robison. It was released in 2001 on Boar's Nest Records.- Releases :...
(2001) - Eleven StoriesEleven Stories (Bruce Robison album)Eleven Stories is the fifth album by American singer/songwriter Bruce Robison. It was released in 2006 on Sustain Records.-Track listing:All songs except where noted#“Every Once in a While” - 3:17...
(2006) - It Came From San AntonioIt Came From San Antonio (Bruce Robison album)It Came From San Antonio is the sixth album by American singer/songwriter Bruce Robison. It was released in 2007 on Premium Records.-Track listing:All songs except where noted#“It Came from San Antonio” - 2:56 #“When It Rains” - 5:02...
(2007) - The New WorldThe New World (Bruce Robison album)The New World is the seventh album by American singer/songwriter Bruce Robison. It was released on September 2, 2008 on Premium Records.- Track listing :All songs except where noted# “The Hammer” - 2:30 # “Only” - 2:42...
(2008) - His Greatest (2009)
- From The Top (2010)
Other contributions
- 107.1 KGSR Radio Austin - Broadcasts Vol.10 (2002) - "What Would Willie Do"
- Eklektikos Live (2005) - "Travelin' Soldier"