Charlie Robison was a father of four and shared his kids from his marriages to Emily Strayer and Kristen Robison. Let’s meet his sons and daughter.
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 children. Read on for more about his personal life.
How many children did Charlie Robison have?
Before his death on September 2023, Charlie Robison was a father of four. He had four children; three sons and a daughter.
The names of his kids are Charles Augustus Robison, Julianna Tex Robison, Henry Benjamin Robison, and Jett James.
Charlie shared his three oldest with Emily Robison whom he married for nine years. They had three children together: Charles Augustus, and twins Julianna Tex and Henry Benjamin, born on April 14, 2005.
From his newest marriage to Kristen, the couple had one child, son James.
Charles Augustus mostly called “Gus” is an actor born on November 11, 2002, in San Antonio, Texas, United States, and he is best known for movies like Dixie Chicks: Shut Up and Sing.
Julianna Tex Robison was born on April 14, 2005 in San Antonio, Texas, USA. She is the younger sister of Charles Augustus Robsion.
Henry Benjamin Robison, also known as “Henry,” is one of Charlie Robison’s three children. Born on April 14, 2005, he grew up in a family deeply adapting his father music genes. He is also a musician.
As fro Jett James, Charlie Robison’s youngest and only child with his new wife, he was born in February 2020.
Charlie Robison was married twice
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.
Charlie Robison had a more than impressive career
Robison shot to prominence in the 80s, playing in local Austin bands like Two Hoots and a Holler before forming his own group, the Millionaire Playboys.
Robison signed with Lucky Dog Imprint in 1998, and began releasing raw country music hits.
In 2001, his song, “I Want You Bad,” hit the Top 40 country music list.
The icon announced that his career would be cut short in 2018, after a mysterious throat surgery left him unable to sing.
“With a very heavy heart I am officially retiring from the stage and studio,” he wrote in a statement.
“It’s been an amazing ride, and I cannot tell you all what the last 25 years has meant to me. I was looking forward to another 25 but as they say ‘shit happens.’”
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