Strayer and Robison married in 1999 in Texas. According to an interview Chicks bandmate Martie Maguire gave to VH1, the Chicks hit "Cowboy Take Me Away" was written about the couple's romance.

Charlie Robison, whose gritty songwriting and independent spirit helped pave the way for modern Texas music, has died at 59. His wife Kristen Robison confirmed his death in a Facebook post.

Charlie Robison, a Texas singer-songwriter who was once married to the Chicks member Emily Erwin, has died at 59.

Emily Robison declined comment for this story. But Charlie says that since the split they've become friends again and have dinner with their kids a few times a week and take family vacations together.

Texas singer songwriter Charlie Robison, an energetic performer and thoughtful storyteller, has died at 59 ...