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Robert Vincent (musician)

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Robert Vincent
Born1976 (age 47–48)[1]
OriginCrosby, England
GenresAmericana, blues, country
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Years active2000–present
Websiterobertvincentmusic.com

Robert Vincent (born 1976) is an English singer-songwriter born in Crosby.[2] Vincent's musical style falls within the Americana genre, drawing inspiration from a mix of country, Americana, blues, folk, and the sounds of 1970s English music.[3] In addition to his eclectic influences, Vincent's music is also shaped by his Merseyside roots.[4]

Career

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Vincent toured throughout 2012 and released several singles and EPs.[5]

Vincent's debut album, Life in Easy Steps, was released by DB Industries on 28 January 2013.[6] His next album, I'll Make the Most of My Sins, was released in February 2017.

In 2020, the album In This Town You're Owned, produced by Ethan Johns, was released. The album won UK Album of the Year at the 2021 UK Americana Awards.[7]

Reception

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Vincent was described by Andrew Harrison, editor of Q, as "the scouse Springsteen."[8] Vincent was named UK Artist of the Year at the 2021 UK Americana Awards.[9]

References

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  1. ^ Wright, Jade (4 January 2013). "Liverpool singer Robert Vincent is happy to go it alone". Liverpool Echo. Retrieved 3 May 2022.
  2. ^ Wright, Jade. "Liverpool singer Robert Vincent is happy to go it alone". Liverpool Echo. Retrieved 4 November 2015.
  3. ^ "Robert Vincent: Interview (Video)". Stereofox.com. 10 July 2013. Retrieved 4 November 2015.
  4. ^ "What's On: Music, Film, & Things To Do in Liverpool". Liverpool Echo. 30 October 2015. Retrieved 4 November 2015.
  5. ^ "Interview: Robert Vincent (LMA Best Male Vocalist Nominee) – "As long as the proceeds don't go to funding someone's war somewhere I'm all for local music awards"". Mangoneblog.com. 20 November 2012. Retrieved 4 November 2015.
  6. ^ Earnshaw, Helen (7 January 2013). "Robert Vincent – Life in Easy Steps Single Review". Femalefirst.co.uk. Retrieved 4 November 2015.
  7. ^ "Americana Music Association UK – UK Americana Awards 2021". Theamauk.org. Retrieved 11 April 2021.
  8. ^ "About | Robert Vincent Singer/Songwriter". Robertvincentmusic.com. Retrieved 4 November 2015.
  9. ^ "Americana Music Association UK – UK Americana Awards 2021". Theamauk.org. Retrieved 11 April 2021.