Robbie Fulks

Robbie Fulks is an American singer-songwriter and musician renowned for his crafty wit and skillful blend of country, folk, bluegrass, and rock. Born on March 25, 1963, in York, Pennsylvania, and raised in Virginia and North Carolina, Fulks eventually settled in Chicago, which became the launchpad for his professional music career. With a penchant for both biting satire and soulful authenticity, Fulks’s music often bridges the gap between traditional roots and the edgier aspects of contemporary alt-country.

He emerged in the music scene in the mid-90s, releasing his debut album "Country Love Songs" in 1996. Through his career, Robbie Fulks has garnered a reputation for his storytelling, musicianship, and energetic live performances, earning a loyal fan base along the way. His remarkable storytelling is evident in albums like "Upland Stories" (2016), which earned two Grammy nominations for folk music including Best American Roots Song for the track "Alabama at Night". Fulks's work like "Wild! Wild! Wild!", a collaboration with rockabilly and country artist Linda Gail Lewis, or his bluegrass-infused releases like "Bluegrass Vacation" and "Longhair Bluegrass" showcase his versatility and deep appreciation for Americana's diverse sub-genres.

Genres

Alternative Country

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Latest Release

Now Then

Robbie Fulks

Album - 12 Tracks - Released September 5, 2025