Originally, Emily Robison was born as Emily Burns Erwinon August 16, 1972 in the town of Pittsfield, Massachusetts. She is famously known as the founding member of the famous country music band called the ‘Dixie Chicks”. Additionally, she is the youngest of three girls and she took classical violin and Banjo classes since she was a little girl. Her parents were Paul Erwin and Barbara Trask, who both worked in the educational field decided to gently nurture each of their children’s talents and skills http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emily_Robison.

They taught Emily to follow her dreams and she has proven to be a leader when it comes to her musical talent, as well her success with the band she founded. Her band earned many country music awards, even the hard to obtain Diamond Award for selling over 10 million copies of their album. However, in her personal life, Emily married country star Charlie Robison who she met at a fan fair. The couple has three children together and their names are Charles Augustus, Julianna Tex, and Henry Benjamin http://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/emily-robison/bio/235038.

Unfortunately, the couple divorced on August 6, 2008 and Emily and her children reside in San Antonio, TX.
As a Country music singer, she won numerous Country Music Association and Grammy Awards with her famous band. Her fellow band mates are Martie McGuire, which is Emily’s sister and Natalie Maines. In the summer of 2010, Emily will be touring with the famous Rock and Roll band the Eagles. http://www.dixiechicks.com/splash.html

1. Founded by: Laura Lynch, Robin Lynn Macy, Martie Maguire and Emily Robison
2. Members: Natalie Maines, Emily Robison and Martie Maguire
3. Studio albums: Wide Open Spaces, Fly, Home, Top of the World Tour: Live and Taking the Long Way
4. Grammy Awards: 13
5. Country Music Association Awards: 10
6. Albums sold: 36 million
7. Record label: Sony BMG