Bruce Robison
Robison in 2009
Robison in 2009
Background information
Birth nameBruce Ben Robison
Born (1966-06-11) June 11, 1966
OriginBandera, Texas
GenresFolk, country
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar, harmonica
LabelsVireo, Lucky Dog, Premium
Spouse(s)
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(m. 1996; div. 2022)​
Websitebrucerobison.com

Bruce Ben Robison (born June 11, 1966) is an American, 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.[1]

Robison 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, reached No. 2 in 2007). Bruce runs The Next Waltz, a record label by artists for artists.

Personal life

Sister, Robyn Ludwick, and late brother Charlie Robison are accomplished singer-songwriters in their own right.

In 1992, he met singer-songwriter Kelly Willis and they married in 1996. Together they had a son, Deral Otis, in January 2001. Willis became pregnant again and gave birth to twins Abigail Esme and Benjamin James[2] on March 24, 2003.[3][4][5] On January 10, 2006, Kelly welcomed fourth child Joseph Willis Robison.[6][7]

On January 21, 2022 Kelly and Bruce announced their upcoming divorce via their Facebook pages.[8]

Discography

Albums

Title Album details Peak chart positions
US Country
[9]		 US Heat
[10]		 US Indie
[11]
Bruce Robison
  • Release date: July 16, 1996
  • Label: Vireo Records
 — — —
Wrapped
  • Release date: May 19, 1998
  • Label: Lucky Dog Records
 — — —
Long Way Home from Anywhere
  • Release date: July 13, 1999
  • Label: Lucky Dog Records
 — — —
Country Sunshine
  • Release date: September 11, 2001
  • Label: Boar's Nest Records
 — — —
Eleven Stories
  • Release date: April 4, 2006
  • Label: Sustain Records
 — — —
Happy Holidays
(with Kelly Willis)
  • Release date: August 29, 2006
  • Label: Rykodisc
 — — —
It Came from San Antonio
  • Release date: May 15, 2007
  • Label: Premium Records
 — — —
The New World
  • Release date: September 2, 2008
  • Label: Premium Records
 — — —
His Greatest
  • Release date: January 20, 2009
  • Label: Premium Records
 — — —
Cheater's Game
(with Kelly Willis)
  • Release date: February 12, 2013
  • Label: Premium Records
 29 3 31
Our Year
(with Kelly Willis)
  • Release date: May 27, 2014
  • Label: Premium Records
 40 13 —
Bruce Robison & the Back Porch Band[12]
  • Release date: April 28, 2017
  • Label: Motel Time Music
 — — —
Beautiful Lie[13]
(with Kelly Willis)
  • Release date: June 21, 2019
  • Label: Motel Time Music
 — — —
"—" denotes releases that did not chart

[14]

Music videos

Year Video Director
1998 "Angry All the Time"[15] David McClister
1999 "Desperately"[16]
"The Good Life"[17]
2006 "Virginia"[18]
2014 "Harper Valley PTA" (with Kelly Willis)[19] Bruce Robison/Glenn Seale

Other contributions

  • 107.1 KGSR Radio Austin - Broadcasts Vol.10 (2002) – "What Would Willie Do"
  • Eklektikos Live (2005) – "Travelin' Soldier"

References

  1. ↑ William Ruhlmann. "Bruce Robison – Bruce Robison | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved July 14, 2014.
  2. ↑ Archived September 30, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
  3. ↑ "Rykodisc Catalog - Easy - Kelly Willis". Archived from the original on June 17, 2007. Retrieved April 28, 2008.
  4. ↑ "Mothers who rock - Salon.com". Dir.salon.com. August 1, 2003. Archived from the original on June 6, 2011. Retrieved July 14, 2014.
  5. ↑ Archived September 7, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
  6. ↑ Archived September 30, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
  7. ↑ US. "Kelly Willis | Gratis muziek, tourneedata, foto's, video's". Blogs.myspace.com. Archived from the original on July 8, 2012. Retrieved March 29, 2012.
  8. ↑ Bruce Robinson on Facebook
  9. ↑ "Bruce Robinson > Chart History > Top Country Albums". Billboard.
  10. ↑ "Bruce Robinson > Chart History > Heatseekres Albums". Billboard.
  11. ↑ "Bruce Robinson > Chart History > Independent Albums". Billboard.
  12. ↑ Freeman, Doug (June 9, 2017). "Bruce Robison & the Back Porch Band".
  13. ↑ Betts, Stephen L. (April 26, 2019). "Bruce Robison, Kelly Willis Announce New Duets Album 'Beautiful Lie'". Rolling Stone.
  14. ↑ "Bruce Robison | Discography". AllMusic. June 1, 1966. Retrieved July 14, 2014.
  15. ↑ "CMT : Videos : Bruce Robison : Angry All the Time". Country Music Television. Retrieved February 21, 2013.
  16. ↑ "CMT : Videos : Bruce Robison : Desperately". Country Music Television. Retrieved February 21, 2013.
  17. ↑ "CMT : Videos : Bruce Robison : The Good Life". Country Music Television. Retrieved February 21, 2013.
  18. ↑ "CMT : Videos : Bruce Robison : Virginia". Country Music Television. Retrieved February 21, 2013.
  19. ↑ "CMT : Videos : Kelly Willis : Harper Valley P.T.A." Country Music Television. Retrieved October 14, 2011.
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