Shawn Mullins

Shawn Mullins (born March 8, 1968) is an American rock singer-songwriter. He is best known for his 1998 single "Lullaby". The song was able to reach #1 on the Adult Top 40 and was nominated for a Grammy Award in the category of Best Male Pop Vocal Performance.[1][2] He also played in the band The Thorns before they broke up in 2004.

Shawn Mullins
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Mullins at the Lawrenceville Court House on July 24, 2009
Background information
Born (1968-03-08) March 8, 1968 (age 56)
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
GenresAlternative rock, country rock
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
InstrumentsVocals, guitar
Years active1990–present
LabelsVanguard Records
Columbia Records
Associated actsThe Thorns
WebsiteOfficial website

He was born in Atlanta, Georgia. Earlier in his life, Mullins served as an inactive Infantry officer in the Individual Ready Reserve component of the U.S. Army Reserve. He reached the rank of 1st lieutenant before he fulfilled his service obligation and resigned honorably.[3]

Discography

Studio albums

  • Shawn Mullins (1990)
  • Ever Changing World (1991)
  • Better Days (1992)
  • Big Blue Sky (1994)
  • Jeff's Last Dance, Volume 1 (1995)
  • Jeff's Last Dance, Volume 2 (1995)
  • Eggshells (1996)
  • Soul's Core (1998)
  • The First Ten Years (1999)
  • Beneath the Velvet Sun (2000)
  • The Essential Shawn Mullins (2003)
  • Live From Portland Bootleg (2004)
  • Jeff's Last Dance, Volume 3 (2005)
  • 9th Ward Pickin Parlor (2006)
  • Lullaby: Hits, Rarities, & Gems (2007)
  • Honeydew (2008)
  • Live from the Variety Playhouse (2008)
  • Light You Up (2010)

References

  1. "Soul's Core - Awards". Allmusic. Retrieved 2015-02-06.
  2. "41st Grammy Awards - 1999". Rock On the Net. Retrieved 2015-02-06.
  3. "Shawn Mullins - Biography". Allmusic. Retrieved 2015-02-06.

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