Famed Country singer Charlie Robison was married to Kristen Robison after his divorce from his first wife Emily Strayer Erwin. Details explored.
Country singer-songwriter Charlie Robison (known in real life as Charles Fitzgerald Robison) had a successful career in the entertainment industry that spans over decades.
The Texas singer rose to fame in the 80s, playing in local Austin bands like Two Hoots and a Holler before forming his own group, the Millionaire Playboys.
He wasn’t the only talent in his family as he had a brother and sister whose names are Bruce Robison and Robyn Ludwick – who are also singer-songwriters.
The famed musician died on September 10, 2023 (aged 59) in San Antonio, Texas, U.S., just six days after celebrating his 59th birthday. Following his passing, fans might want to know more about his bereaved spouse and kids. Read on for more about his personal life.
Who was Charlie Robison married to?
Singer Charlie Robison was married twice and divorced once in his entire life on earth. The name of his new and current wife at the time of his death was Kristen Robison and his first spouse was Emily Robison.
At the age of 35, he had his first marriage to singer-songwriter Emily Erwin of The Chicks. The former couple tied the knot in May 1, 1999 at the Cibolo Creek Ranch. At the time, Emily was 27 years.
Emily’s older sister Martha (later nicknamed Martie) later revealed on a VH1 program that during Charlie and Strayer’s courtship, she had written the romantic hit song, “Cowboy Take Me Away” for them.
The couple divorced on August 6, 2008, after nine years of marriage.
The musician waited for 7 years to get a new wife. In 2015, he married his new wife Kristen Robison and the couple lived together till his death in September 2023.
Who is Emily Robison?
Emily Robison (real name: Emily Burns Erwin Strayer) was the first wife of late musician Charlie Robison.
She was born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts on 16 August, 1972. Her parents are Paul Erwin and Barbara Trask. She has two siblings namely Martie Maguire and Julia Erwin
By profession, Emily Robison, 51, is an American songwriter, singer, multi-instrumentalist, and a founding member of the country band The Chicks, formerly known as the Dixie Chicks. Strayer plays banjo, dobro, guitar, lap steel, bass, mandolin, accordion, fiddle, piano, and sitar.
Initially in her career with The Chicks, she limited her singing to harmony with backing vocals, but within her role in the Court Yard Hounds, she has taken on the role of lead vocalist.
Following her divorce from Charlie, Emily got married to her current husband Martin Strayer in 2013.
Aside from her kids with Robison, she welcomed a daughter named Violet Isabel Strayer on September 4, 2012, with Martin.
Who is Kristen Robison?
Kristen Robison born in Tom Bean, Texas, United States, is the second wife of late musician Charlie Robison.
By profession, Kristen was also a talented singer-songwriter known for albums like “The Good Life” and “The Good Fight.”
The country music star’s wife, Kristen Robison, confirmed his passing in a Facebook post on September 10, 2023.
“It is with a heavy heart that I share the news that my husband, Charlie Robison has passed away today, surrounded by his family and friends,” she shared.
The post featured an image of the couple on their wedding day.
“My heart is broken. Please pray for me, our children and our family,” she added.
Robison died at a hospital in San Antonio after suffering cardiac arrest and other complications, according to a family representative.
He is survived by his wife, Kristen Robison, and four children and stepchildren. Three of his children were with his first wife, Emily Strayer, a founding member of the superstar country band The Chicks.