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Bruce Robison

After all the indie rock we've featured, I felt it ws time for a little Texas twang.

I guess I have a penchant for the underrated members of musical families (see also: Martha Wainwright). Bruce Robison is definitely underapprecated. Married to country sweetheart Kelly Willis and the brother of country superstar Charlie Robison -- who just happens to also be married to a Dixie Chick, Bruce is definitely the hidden gem of a massive extended family brimming with talent.

Plain and simple, Bruce Robison writes incredible songs -- and a number of which, including "Travelin' Soldier" and "Angry All the Time" have gone on to become major hits for mainstream country stars (the Dixie Chicks and Faith Hill & Tim McGraw, respectively). But before they were staples of hot country radio, they were simple songs on Bruce's solo albums. And his trademark raspy voice and melancholy delivery will melt even the most jaded heart, I swear.

Bruce Robison - Travelin' Soldier
Bruce Robison - Angry All the Time

Bruce Robison's official website. You can buy his three solo CDs directly from the shop there.

Posted by Little Miss Rock'n'Roll at 03.15.05 at 8:21 PM

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