MusicFest 2025 will honor Charlie Robison in the 23rd edition of tributes to Texas music legends.

MusicFest founder John Dickson says, "Charlie was a pillar of the Texas Music community. His passing in September 2023 left an irreplaceable void, not just in music but in the hearts of his fans and friends". He was one of the top draws at MusicFest every year. This tribute celebrates his contributions as an artist and as a friend.”

Charlie’s brother Bruce and sister Robyn will participate in the tribute. Bruce
expressed his gratitude: “I’m sure proud to be Charlie’s little brother.

MusicFest was a place where Charlie felt at home, and to see his memory honored in this way is a blessing for all of us.”

 Bruce and Charlie Robison

The tribute will feature several performances by well-known artists who were
close to Charlie throughout his career:

 - El Cerrito Place – Wade Bowen
 - Feeling Good – Chris Knight
 - Reconsider – Reckless Kelly
 - New Year’s Day – Max and Heather Stalling
 - Down Again – Micky Braun
 - Wedding Song – Tony Kamel + Kelly Mickwee
 - Indianola – Jason Eady + Cody Canada (with fiddle)
 - Poor Man’s Son – Matt Hillyer (solo)
 - My Hometown – Ed Jurdi + Gordy Quist
 - Sunset Blvd. – Robyn Ludwick

As part of the tribute and the 2025 festival, My Hometown, the Charlie Robison Music Foundation For Youth, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, will officially launch. Initially focused on providing scholarships and access to music education, the foundation is dedicated to empowering underprivileged youth across Texas in all areas Charlie cherished: music, sports, rodeo, band, 4H, FFA, and more. With a commitment to diversity and supporting communities, schools, and charities in need, the foundation helps Texas hometown kids gain confidence and a leg up in the world through scholarships and donations.

Direct one-time or recurring donations to the foundation can be made through its website at www.charlierobisonfoundation.org