Robert Mizzell
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Robert Mizzell has made his home in Ireland
Ireland
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 for almost a decade. He served his apprenticeship in country music
Country music
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 since he first arrived here and is now one of the top country artists in Ireland, his popularity spreading with extensive airplay in Europe
Europe
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 and such distant territories as Australia
Australia
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. Mizzell tours with his band The Country Kings.

"Kick Ass Country" written by Tommy Swarbrigg was Mizzell’s first major hit. "Say You Love Me" is a song synonymous with Mizzell and it is requested at all his shows.

Mizzell’s first three albums were entitled Hello Mr. DJ, Louisiana Man, Looking Lucky. His last recording Waltzing With Me included the hit single "Who’s Gonna Dance With Sally Ann". Looking Lucky (the American release entitled Place Beyond The Sun) was recorded in Nashville, Tennessee
Nashville, Tennessee
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 and contained all original country songs written by Irish and American songwriters.

His song "Don't Wake Me Up ('Till We Touch Down in Shannon)" peaked at # 5 on the European country charts the week of 13 June 2007, according to the weekly charts from the European CMA covering all the European market. This song has been released by both the Hillcrest label (Canada) and Hotdisc (UK).

A promotional single entitled "A Friend In Need" was released in Ireland on 22 October 2007. The single was written by UK songwriter/performer Dave Sheriff. It was the first single to be taken from Mizzell's album Thanks A Lot. The single entitled "Next To Me, Next To You" was released to radio stations in the Europe and Australia on for the launch of the album.

He is currently a mentor on the TG4
TG4
TG4 is a public service broadcaster for Irish language speakers. The channel has been on-air since 31 October 1996 in the Republic of Ireland and since April 2005 in Northern Ireland....

 reality TV series Glór Tíre
Glór Tíre
Glór Tíre is a reality based talent search for Ireland's newest country and western music star. It has been running for a number of seasons on TG4. Glór Tíre is literally translated as Country Voice. It is produced by Gaelmedia for TG4. It is now in its 7th season...

(Country Voice).

Discography

Robert has released seven albums to date including the 2010 release Redneck Man.

Hello Mr DJ
    1. "Hello Mr D.J."
    2. "I'm No Stranger To The Rain"
    3. "Mansion On The Hill"
    4. "Kick Ass Country"
    5. "I'm Hoping It's A Lie"
    6. "Last Curtain Falls"
    7. "Say You Love Me"
    8. "Hey God"
    9. "Are You Wasting My Time"
    10. "Big Tom Tribute (I Love You Still, Broken Marriage Vows, Old Love Letters)"


Louisiana Man
    1. "Louisiana Man"
    2. "Walk The Line Revisited"
    3. "Stand By Your Woman Man"
    4. "All You Really Need Is Love"
    5. "Don't Wake Me Up Till We Touch Down in Shannon"
    6. "The One That Got Away"
    7. "Hurtin' Me"
    8. "What's Forever For"
    9. "Baby Don't Go"
    10. "Remember Me"
    11. "Old Rugged Cross"
    12. "The Greatest Gift of All"


Lookin' Lucky
    1. "Lookin' Lucky"
    2. "When You Let Go of Me"
    3. "Mama's Rocking Chair"
    4. "This Woman Of Mine"
    5. "Some Things I Want To Sing About"
    6. "My Dreams Just Came True"
    7. "Them Old Hank Williams Songs"
    8. "Ten Out of Ten"
    9. "Hard Working Hands"
    10. "You Had Me by the Heart"
    11. "You Really Hit the Spot"
    12. "Mama Did Raise One Fool"


Waltzing With Me
    1. "Who's Gonna Dance with Sally Ann"
    2. "Alcohol of Fame"
    3. "You're Waltzing with Me" (Duet With Philomena Begley
      Philomena Begley
      Philomena Begley is an Irish country music singer.-Background:Philomena Begley was born and grew up in Pomeroy Co. Tyrone and worked in a shirt factory in Cookstown before her break into music.-Career:...

      )
    4. "You're Why God Made Me"
    5. "Bed of Roses"
    6. "Louisiana Saturday Night"
    7. "Granpa's Fiddle"
    8. "You Look So Good in Love"
    9. "Home"
    10. "Dance with My Father"
    11. "Stand Up"


Thanks A Lot
    1. "Thanks A Lot"
    2. "Folsom Prison Blues"
    3. "Rose of My Heart"
    4. "Next To You, Next To Me"
    5. "The Race Is On"
    6. "Must You Throw Dirt In My Face"
    7. "Friend In Need"
    8. "Today I Started Loving You Again" (featuring Lorraine McDonald)
    9. "Long Black Train"
    10. "White Lightnin'"
    11. "Love Me"
    12. "Nine to Five"


Louisiana Man - Hits CD (2009)
    1. "Thanks A Lot"
    2. "Louisiana Man"
    3. "Alcohol Of Fame"
    4. "Walk The Line Revisted" (Feat Richard Mizzell)
    5. "If It's Gonna Rain"
    6. "Kick Ass Country"
    7. "Must You Throw Dirt In My Face"
    8. "Next To You, Next To Me"
    9. "Home"
    10. "Friend In Need"
    11. "Rose Of My Heart"
    12. "Who's Gonna Dance With Sally Ann"
    13. "Louisiana Saturday Night"
    14. "Say You Love Me"
    15. "White Lightnin'"


Redneck Man (2010)
    1. "Blue Blooded Woman"
    2. "Mama Courtney"
    3. "More Behind The Picture Than The Wall"
    4. "Ol' Frank"
    5. "I'm Gonna Love You
    6. "I Told You So" (featuring Lisa McHugh)
    7. "Someone To Hold Me When I Cry"
    8. "Love Is Everywhere"
    9. "I Swear"
    10. "Ain't Love A Lot Like That"
    11. "Murder On Music Row" (featuring Colin Raye)
    12. "She's All Lady"
    13. "Two Ways To Fall"
    14. "The Wind Beneath My Wings"
    15. "Tennessee River Run"

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