SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Charlie Robison, the talented Texas singer-songwriter whose rootsy anthems resonated with country music fans, passed away on Sunday. Unfortunately, Robison’s career was cut short after experiencing complications from a medical procedure that left him unable to sing.
Robison, who suffered cardiac arrest and other complications, passed away at a hospital in San Antonio, as confirmed by a family representative.
Austin-native Robison found his start in the late 1980s, performing with local bands like Two Hoots and a Holler before forming his own band, Millionaire Playboys.
In 1996, he released his solo debut album titled “Bandera,” named after the town in the Texas Hill Country where his family has a ranch.
After catching the attention of Sony in 1998, Robison signed with their Lucky Dog imprint, known for its raw country sound. His album “Step Right Up” released in 2001 became his claim to fame, featuring his only Top 40 country hit, “I Want You Bad.”
In 2018, Robison made the heartbreaking announcement on Facebook that he had permanently lost his singing voice due to complications from a surgical procedure on his throat. He expressed his heavy heart and officially retired from performing both on stage and in the studio.
During his career, Robison also served as a judge on the hit reality TV show “Nashville Star,” where aspiring musicians competed for a country music recording contract while living together.
Robison is survived by his wife, Kristen Robison, and four children and stepchildren. He had three children with his first wife, Emily Strayer, a founding member of the renowned country band The Chicks. Robison and Strayer divorced in 2008.
Robison’s personal experiences, including his breakup with Strayer, inspired tracks on his 2009 album “Beautiful Day.” He recorded the album while residing in a loft apartment across from the Greyhound bus station in San Antonio, surrounded by mismatched furniture and empty beer bottles.
Speaking about his music, Robison said in a 2009 interview with The Associated Press, “People come up to me and say they’re going through something right now, and it’s like this is completely written about them. I wasn’t meaning to do that, but it’s been a residual effect of the record.”
Robison’s final album, “High Life,” released in 2013 and showcased his rock-infused sound. The album included a cover of Bob Dylan’s “When I Paint My Masterpiece.”
Memorial services for Charlie Robison are currently being arranged.
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