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Bruce Robison
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. 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 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, Dera ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bandera, Texas
Bandera (Spanish: "flag", ) 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 857 at the 2010 census. Bandera calls itself the " Cowboy Capital of the World". History A visitor to Bandera can see a sign on Main Street in front of the fire department that states that Bandera was founded by Polish Roman Catholic immigrants from Upper Silesia. St. Stanislaus Catholic Church was built by those immigrants, and the church is one of the oldest in Texas. Many of the residents are descended from those original Polish immigrants. Several stories exist regarding the origin of the name "Bandera". One says that in the 19th century, a flag was placed at the top of a path that came to be called Bandera Pass, due to ''bandera'' being the Spanish word for flag. Bandera was on the Great Western Cattle Trail, during the second half of the 19th century. Geography Bandera is located in east-central ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Independent Albums
The Independent Albums chart (previously titled Top Independent Albums) ranks the highest-selling independent music albums and extended plays (EPs) in the United States, as compiled by Nielsen SoundScan and published weekly by '' Billboard'' magazine. It is used to list artists who are not signed to major labels. Rankings are compiled by point-of-purchase sales obtained by Nielsen, and from legal music downloads from a variety of online music stores. The chart began in the week of February 5, 2000. The top 25 positions are published through the ''Billboard'' website, with further chart positions available through a paid subscription to Billboard.biz. As with all ''Billboard'' charts, albums appearing on the Independent chart may also concurrently appear on the ''Billboard'' 200, the main chart published based solely on sales, as well as any of the other ''Billboard'' charts. In addition, exclusive album titles which are only sold through individual retail sites may also be incl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Musicians From Austin, Texas
A musician is a person who composes, conducts, or performs music. According to the United States Employment Service, "musician" is a general term used to designate one who follows music as a profession. Musicians include songwriters who write both music and lyrics for songs, conductors who direct a musical performance, or performers who perform for an audience. A music performer is generally either a singer who provides vocals or an instrumentalist who plays a musical instrument. Musicians may perform on their own or as part of a group, band or orchestra. Musicians specialize in a musical style, and some musicians play in a variety of different styles depending on cultures and background. A musician who records and releases music can be known as a recording artist. Types Composer A composer is a musician who creates musical compositions. The title is principally used for those who write classical music or film music. Those who write the music for popular songs may be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
American Country Singer-songwriters
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Living People
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1966 Births
Events January * January 1 – In a coup, Colonel Jean-Bédel Bokassa takes over as military ruler of the Central African Republic, ousting President David Dacko. * January 3 – 1966 Upper Voltan coup d'état: President Maurice Yaméogo is deposed by a military coup in the Republic of Upper Volta (modern-day Burkina Faso). * January 10 ** Pakistani–Indian peace negotiations end successfully with the signing of the Tashkent Declaration, a day before the sudden death of Indian prime minister Lal Bahadur Shastri. ** The House of Representatives of the US state of Georgia refuses to allow African-American representative Julian Bond to take his seat, because of his anti-war stance. ** A Commonwealth Prime Ministers' Conference convenes in Lagos, Nigeria, primarily to discuss Rhodesia. * January 12 – United States President Lyndon Johnson states that the United States should stay in South Vietnam until Communist aggression there is ended. * January 15 – 1966 Nigeria ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eklektikos Live
''eklektikos'' is a classical chamber music ensemble specializing in the performance of music by contemporary Canadian composers. Based in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada, its core members include Dale Sorensen (trombone and artistic director), Morgan Saulnier (flute), Karem Simon (clarinet), and Richard Covey (piano). History The contemporary classical chamber music ensemble ''eklektikos'' was founded in 2002 by PEI trombonist Dale Sorensen, the group's current artistic director. That same year the ensemble recorded the score for ''Picking Lucy's Brain'', a film written and directed by Jason Rogerson, with original music composed by Barrie Sorensen. The group was also featured at the 2002 Canadian Acoustical Association's national conference, which was held in Charlottetown. As part of its commitment to the performance of Canadian music, ''eklektikos'' has been invited several times to participate in the Canadian Music Centre's ''New Music in New Places'' project. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Harper Valley PTA
"Harper Valley P.T.A." is a country song written by Tom T. Hall which in 1968 became a major international hit single for country singer Jeannie C. Riley. Riley's record, her debut, sold over six million copies as a single, and it made her the first woman to top both the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and the U.S. Hot Country Singles charts with the same song (but not at the same time), a feat that would not be repeated until Dolly Parton's " 9 to 5" 13 years later in 1981. It was also Riley's only Top 40 pop hit. Story Riley sings a story about Mrs. Johnson, a "Harper Valley widowed wife" whose teenage daughter, a student at the junior high school, comes home one day with a note for her mother signed by the parent–teacher association (PTA) secretary, in which they scold her for "wearing your dresses way too high", for reports about her drinking and running around with multiple men, and that she shouldn't be raising her daughter that way. Outraged, Mrs. Johnson decides to pay an unann ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Desperately (Bruce Robison Song)
"Desperately" is a song written by Bruce Robison and Monte Warden. Robison first recorded the song on his 1998 album ''Wrapped''. It was later covered by American country music artist George Strait on his 2003 album '' Honkytonkville''. Released in January 2004 as that album's third and final single, it peaked at number 6 on the ''Billboard'' country charts. Its B-side, "Honk If You Honky Tonk", peaked at number 45 based on unsolicited airplay. Cover versions The song was covered by Josh Turner featuring Maddie & Tae Maddie & Tae are an American female country music duo composed of Maddie Font (née Marlow) and Tae Kerr (née Dye), both of whom are singers, songwriters, and guitarists. The duo was signed to the revived Dot Records in 2014. Their debut album, ... on Turner's 2020 album '' Country State of Mind''. Chart performance "Desperately" debuted at number 56 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of January 17, 2004. Year-end charts Refer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Country Music Television
Country Music Television (CMT) is an American pay TV network owned by Paramount Media Networks, a division of Paramount Global. Launched on March 5, 1983, as Country Music Television, CMT was the first nationally available channel devoted to country music and country music videos, with its programming also including concerts, specials, and biographies of country music stars. Over time, the network's programming expanded to incorporate original lifestyle and reality programming while downplaying its focus on country music. As of January 2018, approximately 92 million U.S. homes (or 76.9% of the Nielsen-estimated 119.2 million television households ) receive CMT. The channel's headquarters are located in One Astor Plaza in New York City, and has additional offices in Nashville, Tennessee. History Early years (1983–1991) CMTV, an initialism for Country Music Television, was founded by Glenn D. Daniels, the owner of Video World Productions in Hendersonville, Tennessee. Danie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The 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 ( Robison) except where noted # “The Hammer” - 2:30 # “Only” - 2:42 # “Bad Girl Blues” - 5:13 # “California 85” - 3:44 # “Larosse” - 4:16 # “The New One” ( Robison, Marty Muse)- 2:35 # “Twistin'” - 3:33 # “Hanging On Hopeless” (Kevin McKinney)- 3:29 # “She Don't Care” - 2:24 # “Echo” - 5:32 Credits Musicians * Kevin McKinney - Acoustic, bass, and Harmony Vocals on "Bad Girl Blues" & drums on "Hanging on Hopeless" * Conrad Choucroun - drums, percussion * George Reiff - bass, Harmony vocals * Sweney Tidball - Keys * Mickey Raphael - Harmonica * Eleanor Whitmore - Fiddle, Harmony vocals * Kelly Willis - Harmony vocals * Pat Manske - drums on "She Don't Care" * Rolf Sieker - Banjo * Andrew Nafziger - Electric banjo, Electric guitar * Chip Dolan - Keys * Marty ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
It Came From San Antonio
''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 ( Robison) except where noted #“It Came from San Antonio” - 2:56 #“When It Rains” - 5:02 #“Lifeline” - 3:29 #“My Baby Now” - 3:25 #“Anywhere But Here” ( Robison, Monte Warden)- 5:19 #“What Makes You Say” ( Robison, Jack Ingram Jack Owen Ingram (born November 15, 1970) is an American country music artist formerly signed to Big Machine Records, an independent record label. He has released eleven studio albums, one extended play, six live albums, and 19 singles. Although ...)- 3:51 #“23A” - 3:40 Releases Critical reception William Ruhlmann of AllMusic said ''It Came from San Antonio'' was moderate while David Cantwell of No Depression said the album's songs provided an instruction manual for up-and-coming songwriters. References External links Bruce Robison website [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
