Charlie Robison, Charismatic Texas Country Singer-Songwriter, Has Died at 59

Following 2018 retirement, Robison had returned to the stage this year

"...Charlie Robison, the artist behind such Texas staples as “My Hometown”..."

Sept. 11, 2023 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Right Man for the Job

Charlie Robison says 'fuck everybody.'

"...-- To talk to folks in Nashville about Charlie Robison is to invite an anatomy lesson. They marvel at..."

June 29, 2001 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Pure Happiness

Unassuming Austin singer-songwriter stumbles upon the big time.

"...prank phone call was the last thing either Bruce Robison or Kelly Willis needed. In fact, when they saw..."

Sept. 28, 2001 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Dixie Chicks Remain Red, White & True

The world’s finally caught up to the outspoken Texas trio

"...Chicks. What better way to reintroduce her and sisters Emily Robison and Martie Maguire to the American public than..."

Aug. 8, 2016 Music Post by Abby Johnston

Mack, Jack & McConaughey 2018

"...Emily Robison..."

April 16, 2018 Photo Gallery

The Bandera Way

Scenes from a marriage in four acts.

"...couple of Austin country music, Kelly Willis and Bruce Robison...."

Feb. 8, 2013 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

KLRU Lloyd Maines Tribute

May 16, 2013. 36 photos.

"...Bruce Robison & Kelly Willis..."

May 17, 2013 Photo Gallery

Dancing About Architecture

Things get so bad in the Live Music Capital of the World that they're citing the 'King of Sixth Street,' Gerry Van King, for busking on the street

"...worried about dealing with anytime soon). Meanwhile, Dixie Chick Emily Robison recently shared Lord's pain, or at least experienced..."

Nov. 22, 2002 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Court Yard Hounds

SXSW Music 2010

"...With Natalie Maines on hiatus, Dixie Chicks Emily Robison and Martie Maguire strike out on their own..."

March 26, 2010 Music Review by Jim Caligiuri

Shut Up and Sing

The Dixie Chicks' struggle with the conflicting demands of art and commerce as portrayed in this documentary shows that they're still not ready to make nice.

"...for all of us that Maines and her bandmates, Emily Robison and Martie Maguire, decided to stick to their..."

Nov. 17, 2006 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

TCB

Takin' it to the streets with the Dixie Chicks, Real Heroes, Ash, and Onion Creek Crawdaddies

"...Dylan's "Mississippi," the rest of the show was excellent, Emily Robison turning in some especially savory banjo licks on..."

May 30, 2003 Music Column by Christopher Gray

Praise the Lloyd

Lloyd Maines and the Dixie Chicks hold court for KLRU

"...Bruce Robison announced that he and his wife, Kelly Willis, had..."

May 17, 2013 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Emily Wells, Dwight Yoakam, Sir Woman, Tony Kamel, Jake Lloyd, and more recommended shows

"...Emily WellsParish, Friday 3..."

June 3, 2022 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

ACL Live Shot: Court Yard Hounds

Dixie Chicks sisters step into their own sound and songs

"...Sisters Martie Maguire and Emily Robison never let any disappointment show as they thundered..."

Oct. 5, 2013 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

Girlie Action: Court Yard Hounds

A magnificent seven Texas Platters

"...frontwoman Natalie Maines released her brooding solo debut, sisters Emily Robison and Martie Maguire counter with saccharine sophomore effort..."

Aug. 23, 2013 Music Feature by Abby Johnston

Off the Record

Charlie Sexton and Stephen Bruton hang with the Dude, and Haunting Oboe Music's calender year

"...slow with tabloid gossip (like OTR), the Dixie Chicks' Emily Robison and local roots maverick Charlie Robison, married in..."

Sept. 19, 2008 Music Column by Austin Powell

Robyn Ludwick

"...bass, her sisters-in-law are Kelly Willis and Dixie Chick Emily Robison, and her older brothers are Bruce and Charlie..."

March 17, 2006 Music Review by David Lynch

Dram Shop Girl

Native daughter Carson McHone comes a courtin'

"...originally recorded with the Dixie Chicks' Martie Maguire and Emily Robison...."

July 31, 2015 Music Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Texas Bands Together Part II

Concerts over the next few weeks benefit victims of Central TX floods

"...20, 12pm Where: Sweetwater, 730 W. Stassney, #120 Who: Emily Robison Strayer (Dixie Chicks), Martin Strayer (Court Yard Hounds),..."

June 15, 2015 Emergency Post by Alexa Harrington

Texas Bands Together

Concerts over the next few weeks benefit victims of Central TX floods

"...June 20 Where: Sweetwater, 730 W. Stassney, #120 Who: Emily Robison Strayer (Dixie Chicks), Martin Strayer (Court Yard Hounds),..."

June 2, 2015 Emergency Post by Alexa Harrington

UPDATE: Flood of Relief

In tragedy's wake, Central Texas continues to care for her own

"...Russell, and Kim Miller • #Austin4Wimberley Flood Benefit with Emily Robison Strayer (Dixie Chicks), Martin Strayer (Court Yard Hounds),..."

May 29, 2015 Emergency Post by Kate X Messer

ACL Music Fest 2013 Friday Listings

Blurbing Friday ACL

"...be no howling from these Hounds. Dixie Chicks siblings Emily Robison and Martie Maguire continue to thrive outside of..."

Oct. 4, 2013 Music Feature

Friday Local Limits

Austin bands at ACL Fest, Friday, Oct. 11

"...The Dixie Chicks without Natalie, sisters Martie Maguire and Emily Robison ply sweet folk on July's second LP Amelita...."

Oct. 4, 2013 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

ACL Music Fest Saturday Listings

The blurbing of ACL 2011

"...semihiatus from the Dixie Chicks, sisters Martie Maguire and Emily Robison, the other members of the trio, stepped into..."

Sept. 16, 2011 Music Feature

Thursday Picks & Sleepers

Blurbing SXSW 2010

"...11pm, Antone's With Natalie Maines on indefinite hiatus, sisters Emily Robison and Martie Maguire of the Dixie Chicks could..."

March 19, 2010 Music Feature

Thursday Showcases

All the SXSW showcases that fit

"...the name for two-thirds of the Dixie Chicks, sisters Emily Robison and Martie Maguire, who take their charming sibling..."

March 19, 2010 Music Feature

After a Fashion

Stephen remembers husband-in-law Rollo

"...with Asleep at the Wheel's Ray Benson, along with Emily Robison and Martie Maguire of the Dixie Chicks… That..."

April 27, 2007 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

After a Fashion

How many times did Stephen wear that suit? Come along to the premiere of the Domain and this year's Texas Film Hall of Fame.

"...and Anna Deavere Smith. Dixie Chicks Martie Maguire and Emily Robison were honored, as were handsome and affable Bill..."

March 16, 2007 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Fall Films

"...Maines' words cast her and cohorts Martie Maguire and Emily Robison into a hellish chasm that revealed, among many..."

Nov. 10, 2006 Screens Feature by Belinda Acosta

TCB

One final SXSW missive

"...Smith cornered a pregnant Natalie Maines, who with bandmate Emily Robison, also caught singer-songwriter Sandra McCracken Wednesday at the..."

March 26, 2004 Music Column by Christopher Gray

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