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Carson Jay Robison | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Carson Jay Robison |
| Also known as | Charles Robison |
| Born | August 4, 1890 Oswego, Kansas, US |
| Origin | New York City |
| Died | March 24, 1957 (aged 66) Poughkeepsie, New York, US |
| Genres | Country music |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, singer-songwriter, actor[1] |
| Instrument(s) | Acoustic guitar, vocals, harmonica, whistling |
| Years active | 1924–1957 |
Carson Jay Robison (August 4, 1890 – March 24, 1957)[2] was an American country music singer and songwriter. Although his impact is generally forgotten today, he played a major role in promoting country music in its early years through numerous recordings and radio appearances. He was also known as Charles Robison and sometimes composed under the pseudonym, Carlos B. McAfee.
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