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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.[1]

Bruce Robison

Bruce Ben Robison

(1966-06-11) June 11, 1966

Vocals, guitar, harmonica

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(m. 1996; div. 2022)

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[edit]

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]

(2002) – "What Would Willie Do"

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(2005) – "Travelin' Soldier"

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