Robbie Fulks

Robbie Fulks
Fulks in 2011
Fulks in 2011
Background information
Birth nameRobert William Fulks[1]
Born (1963-03-25) March 25, 1963 (age 61)
York, Pennsylvania, U.S.
OriginNorth Carolina
GenresSinger-songwriter
Neo-traditionalist country
Alternative country
Bluegrass
OccupationSinger-songwriter
Instrument(s)Guitar, vocals, banjo
Years active1986–present
LabelsBoondoggle Records
Bloodshot Records
Yep Roc Records
Geffen Records
WebsiteRobbieFulks.com

Robert William "Robbie" Fulks (born March 25, 1963) is an American alternative country singer-songwriter, instrumentalist and long-time resident of Chicago, Illinois.[2][3] He has released 15 albums over a career spanning more than 30 years.[4] His 2016 record Upland Stories was nominated for a Grammy for Best Folk Album and the song "Alabama at Night" was nominated for a Grammy for Best American Roots Song.[5]

  1. ^ "A MIRACLE". ASCAP. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Archived from the original on March 30, 2019. Retrieved March 13, 2023.
  2. ^ Margasak, Peter (5 June 2003). "Robbie Fulks: Country Without Borders". Journal of Country Music. Country Music Hall of Fame. Archived from the original on 3 May 2016. Retrieved 14 December 2016.
  3. ^ Bellware, Kim (6 September 2013). "Robbie Fulks Talks Dinner Guests, Baseball Bullies And Making Country Music As A City-Dweller". The Huffington Post. Archived from the original on 28 December 2013. Retrieved 27 December 2013.
  4. ^ "Robbie Fulks". Last Call with Carson Daly. 12 December 2013. Archived from the original on 22 January 2014.
  5. ^ "2017 Grammy Awards: Complete list of nominees". Los Angeles Times. 6 December 2016. Archived from the original on 14 January 2017. Retrieved 14 December 2016.