Robert Vincent (born 1981) is an English
singer-songwriter
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born in Crosby. Vincent's musical style falls within the
Americana genre, drawing inspiration from a mix of
country
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,
Americana,
blues
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,
folk
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, and the sounds of 1970s English music. In addition to his eclectic influences, Vincent's music is also shaped by his
Merseyside
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roots.
Career
Vincent toured throughout 2012 and released several singles and EPs.
Vincent's debut album, ''Life in Easy Steps,'' was released by DB Industries on January 28, 2013. His next album, ''I'll Make the Most of My Sins,'' was released in February 2017.
In 2020, the album ''In This Town You're Owned,'' produced by
Ethan Johns
Ethan Thomas Robert Johns (born 1969 in Merton, London, England) is an English record producer, engineer, mixer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. Johns has worked with artists including Ryan Adams, Kings of Leon, Paul McCartney, Ray LaMo ...
, was released. The album won UK Album of the Year at the 2021 UK Americana Awards.
Reception
Vincent was described by Andrew Harrison, editor of ''
Q,'' as "the scouse Springsteen."
Vincent was named UK Artist of the Year at the 2021 UK Americana Awards.
References
1976 births
Living people
Blues singer-songwriters
British country singers
Musicians from Liverpool
21st-century British singers
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