Originally from the Birmingham, AL area, Robert Abernathy has been playing to audiences all over the country for the past 30 years as a Singer/Songwriter and Country Artist. He is the 2018 Male Alabama Country Artist of the Year recipient along with numerous other awards. With a concert schedule of over 100 shows per year, Robert has been actively performing, writing and releasing singles (over 60), albums (3) and EPS (2) since 2010--- several which have made it to #1 in various Indie Radio Publications. (Water to Whiskey, Heaven Has a Radio and Big Bass Problem)
As a teacher for 25 years, Robert was a Middle School and High School Science and Physical Education Teacher while playing weekend shows that would allow him to pursue part of his dream as a singer/songwriter. In 2020, Robert began his Nashville residency on Broadway at Tin Roof playing the Tuesday show and Friday afternoon shows each week. After retiring as an educator from the state of Alabama, Robert and his wife moved to Nashville to chase the dream. Since that time, Robert has been a regular on Broadway in the Nashville scene and in the songwriting community.
Robert is the Lead singer of the Eagles Tribute Band, Eagle Sunrise and the Lead singer of the Alabama Tribute Band, Alabama Sunset in addition to his own band, the Robert Abernathy Band. He is a member of the Country Music Association, The Recording Academy (Grammys) and the Nashville Songwriters Association International. His following accolades are below:
2023 Alabama Male Country Artist of the Year
2018 Alabama Male Country Artist of the Year
2023 Josie Award Finalist Entertainer of the Year (All genres)
2023 Josie Award Finalist Male Vocalist of the Year
2023 Josie Award Finalist Modern Country Artist of the Year
2019 International Acoustic Awards Male Artist of the Year Finalist
2020 International Singer-Songwriter Assoc Male Rising Star Finalist
2020 International Singer-Songwriter Assoc Duo of the year Finalist
2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020,2022 (The Bash) #1 Country Artist in the US
1995 Grand Ole Opry Nashville Starbound Competition Winner (Vocal Boyz)
2022 Bob Kinglsley Top 40 (NSAI)
2023 Bob Kinglsey Top 40 (NSAI)
Indie Radio #1 hits "Water to Whiskey",
"Heaven Has a Radio" and "Big Bass Problem"
Voting Member of the Recording Academy (Grammys)
Voting Member of the CMA
Member of Nashville Songwriters Association International
Lead singer of Eagles Tribute (Eagle Sunrise)
Lead singer of CCR Tribute (Clearwater Rising)
