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
MembersChris Scruggs
Jenny Scheinman
Robbie Gjersoe
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.