Emily Strayer

Emily Burns Strayer (née Erwin, previously Robison; born August 16, 1972) is an American songwriter, singer, multi-instrumentalist, and a founding member of the country band the Chicks, formerly known as the Dixie Chicks. Strayer plays banjo, dobro, guitar, lap steel, bass, mandolin, accordion, fiddle, piano, and sitar. Initially in her career with the Chicks, she limited her singing to harmony with backing vocals, but within her role in the Court Yard Hounds, she took on the role of lead vocalist.

Emily Strayer
Robison playing dobro, 2010
Background information
Birth nameEmily Burns Erwin
Also known asEmily Robison
Born (1972-08-16) August 16, 1972
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, U.S.
OriginDallas, Texas, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Musician
  • songwriter
  • record producer
Instrument(s)
Years active1989–present
Labels
Member ofThe Chicks
Formerly ofCourt Yard Hounds
Spouse(s)
(m. 1999; div. 2008)
    Martin Strayer
    (m. 2013)
    Websitethechicks.com
    courtyardhounds.com
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