BIOGRAPHY (The story so far)
Robert Mizzell was born 21st July in Louisiana, USA. Spending his childhood days around the shores of Lake Bistineau, Robert often dreamed of being a country music star. After graduating from Doyline High School, Robert served in the US Army, and after several jobs, event's in Robert's life took him to Ireland. Once there he decided to pursue his dream to be a country music star.
Robert has made his home in Ireland for almost a decade. He served his apprenticeship in Country Music since he first arrived here and is now one of the top Country artists in Ireland, his popularity spreading with extensive airplay in Europe and such distant territories as Australia. As anyone who ever attended a Robert Mizzell show will testify, Robert with his band The Country Kings put on an energy filled show. Brimming with Country flavor his shows appeal to audiences in Nashville and wherever Country Music is popular.
"Kick Ass Country" written by Tommy Swarbrigg was Robert’s first major hit making him a household name in Ireland. "Say You Love Me" is a song synonymous with Robert and its immense popularity dictates that it’s requested at all his shows.
Robert’s first three albums were entitled "Hello Mr. DJ", "Louisiana Man", "Looking Lucky". His last recording "Waltzing With Me" included the hit single "Who’s Gonna Dance With Sally Ann". He is currently in the studio working on his fifth album, scheduled for release mid February 2008. A promotional single was released on 22nd October 2007 entitled "A Friend In Need" prior to the new album . A follow up single entitled "Next To Me, Next To You" was released in January 2008 prior to the release Robert's new album.
"Looking Lucky" (the American release entitled "Place Beyond The Sun") was recorded in Nashville, Tennessee and contained all original country songs written by Irish and American songwriters.
Songs like "Dance With My Father" and "Home" exemplify Robert’s talent as an interpreter of songs. They come from a different genre but Robert instinctively imbues them with a country feel making them appear native to the country genre.
More Recently - Number 1 in Europe Country Charts
A promotional single entitled "A Friend In Need" was released in Ireland on 22nd October 2007. The single was written by UK Songwriter/Performer Dave Sheriff. It was the first single to be taken from fifth album "Thanks A Lot". A second promotional single entitled "Next To Me, Next To You" was released to radio stations in the Europe and Australia on 15th January 2008. This was the second single to be taken from Robert’s fifth album "Thanks A Lot" released 14th February 2008.
His song "Don't wake me up ('Till we touch down in Shannon)" peaked at #5 on the European country charts the week of June 13th, 2007, according to the weekly charts from the European CMA covering all the European market. This song has been released by both the Hillcrest label (Canada) and Hotdisc (UK).
In January 2008 his single "You're Why God Made Me" taken from his forth album "Waltzing With Me" reached #1 in the European Country Music Chart and stayed there for a number of weeks.
April 2008 has seen his duet recorded with Philomena Begley "You're Waltzing With Me" enter the European Country Music Chart and reach #2 after four weeks.
Robert initiated a trend some years ago by traveling with groups of his Irish fans to his homeland to visit Nashville, Tennessee, touring Music City and surrounding areas where country music makes its home. In 2008 Robert will be traveling with a contingent of his fans on the now sold out " The Walk The Line – Johnny Cash Tribute Tour" and also the "London Weekend Trip" (Limited places still available).
Biography last updated 3rd April 2008
