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Tweet Robert Ellis Orrall in his art shack studioPhoto: Mark Peterson/Redux Music Row’s long history of commercial country hits is synonymous with many icons recognizable by just their first names — Dolly, Patsy, Johnny, Hank. But thrice-named singer, songwriter, producer, label owner and painter Robert Ellis Orrall is emblematic of the irreverent, eccentric spirit that has helped forge Nashville’s contemporary independent music scene. After coming of age in his native Massachusetts’ rock scene, Orrall signed with RCA records in 1980. He and Carlene Carter both sco...