Shawn Mullins Biography
Shawn Mullins is an American singer-songwriter who specializes in folk-rock, instrumental rock, adult alternative, and Americana music. He is best known for the 1998 single “Lullaby”, which hit number one on the Adult Top 40 and was nominated for a Grammy Award.
Shawn Mullins Age
Shawn Mullins was born in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.on March 8, 1968. He is 51 years as of 2019 and his nationality is American.
Shawn Mullins Family
Mullins was born in Atlanta, Georgia. He developed an interest in music beginning in his days at Clarkston High School in Clarkston, Georgia (where he made the acquaintance of friend and mentor Amy Ray of the Indigo Girls). Later, he perfected his craft in his college days at North Georgia College and State University as a solo acoustic musician and bandmaster of the military marching band (Golden Eagle Band).
Shawn Mullins Wife
Mullins is a married man. He tied the knot with Kelly Hobbs Mullins in 1999.
Shawn Mullins Career
He attended North Georgia College and State University on an Army ROTC scholarship with an intention of possibly pursuing a military career. Although he quickly abandoned this notion in favor of songwriting, the contract nonetheless obliged him after graduation to serve a short term as an inactive Infantry officer in the Individual Ready Reserve component of the U.S. Army Reserve. He served in an inactive status, reaching the rank of 1st lieutenant before fulfilling his service obligation and resigning honorably.
Shawn Eric Mullins with Twice Removed
He added a drummer (Mickey Hendrix) and bassist (Carlton Brown) to form the power-pop trio billed as “Shawn Eric Mullins with Twice Removed”, a combo that would help carry him to campus-wide and regional renown. Eventually, the “Twice Removed” trio parted ways under amicable terms, and Mullins began using a variety of collaborative lineups while building his reputation as a solo artist.
His Breakthrough
His critical breakthrough came when his song “Lullaby”, from the album Soul’s Core, became a radio and video hit. Actress Dominique Swain appeared in the video for “Lullaby”, directed by Roger Pistole. One of his more famous songs, “All in My Head”, was featured on the hit television sitcom “Scrubs”. This song was written after an e-mail was sent out by the producers of the new show searching for a theme song. He wrote a demo version and sent it in within 24 hours. It wasn’t selected as the theme song, but the demo version was used in a season one episode of the series.
Another single, “Shimmer”, was included on the soundtrack for the TV show Dawson’s Creek and was a minor hit. “Shimmer” was also used in Australia as part of its promotional campaign during the Sydney 2000 Summer Olympics and is still considered in Australia as the unofficial anthem of the games. To date, he has yet to match the overwhelming commercial success of “Lullaby”, which was also released as a live performance on the charity album Live in the X Lounge II in 1999. In early 2002, he formed the supergroup The Thorns with Matthew Sweet and Pete Droge.
Vanguard Records
In 2006, Mullins released his first album on new label Vanguard Records, 9th Ward Pickin Parlor, as well as a new single, entitled “Beautiful Wreck”, from the album. The single enjoyed modest success by reaching number one on the Americana and AAA (Adult Album Alternative) and was featured in the Cities 97 Sampler Volume 18.
On March 11, 2008, he released his second album on Vanguard, entitled Honeydew. On October 12, 2010, Mullins released his third album on Vanguard, Light You Up. Still, on October 23, 2015, he released his new album, titled My Stupid Heart, under Sugar Hill and Rounder Records.
Shawn Mullins Net Worth
Mullins is an American singer and songwriter whose primary source of income is from his musical career. His estimated net worth is around $3 million.
Shawn Mullins Discography
Albums
- Better Days (1992)
- Big Blue Sky (1994)
- Eggshells (1996)
- Soul’s Core (1998, Sony) US number 54, Platinum
- Beneath the Velvet Sun (2000)
- 9th Ward Pickin Parlor (2006)
- Honeydew (2008)
- Light You Up (2010)
Singles
- 1998: “Lullaby”
: “Shimmer” - 1999: “What Is Life”
- 2000: “Everywhere I Go”
- 2006: “Beautiful Wreck”
- 2007: “All in My Head”
- 2010: “Light You Up
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Shawn Mullins Lullaby
Lullaby is a song by American rock singer Shawn Mullins. It’s from the album Soul’s Core and was released in 1998. It has become Mullins’ most successful song to date, reaching number one on the US Billboard Adult Top 40, number seven on the Billboard Hot 100, and number nine on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart. Additionally, it also had success abroad, reaching number nine on the UK Singles Chart, number five in Australia and number two in Canada.
Lyrics
She grew up with the children of the stars
In the Hollywood hills and the boulevards
Her parents threw big parties
Everyone was there
They hung out with folks like Dennis Hopper and Bob Seger and
Sonny and Cher
She feels safe now in this bar on Fairfax
And from the stage, I can tell that she can’t let go and she can’t
Relax
And just before she hangs her head to cry
I sing to her a lullaby
I sing:
Everything’s gonna be all right
Rock-a-bye, rock-a-bye
Everything’s gonna be all right
Rock-a-bye, rock-a-bye, rock-a-bye
She still lives with her mom outside the city
Down that street about a half a mile
And all her friends tell her she’s so pretty
But she’d be a whole lot prettier if she smiled once in a while
‘Cause even her smile looks like a frown
She’s seen her share of devils in this angel town
Everything’s gonna be all right
Rock-a-bye, rock-a-bye
Everything’s gonna be all right
Rock-a-bye, rock-a-bye, rock-a-bye
I told her I ain’t so sure about this place
It’s hard to play a gig in this town and keep a straight face
Seems like everybody’s got a plan
It’s kind of like Nashville with a tan
Everything’s gonna be all right
Rock-a-bye, rock-a-bye
Everything’s gonna be all right
Rock-a-bye, rock-a-bye, rock-a-bye