Robert Mizzell opens up on family life and says life on the road has changed his priorities, with time at home with his young family now outweighing financial ambition
Robert Mizzell has revealed that he has learned the true values in his life in recent years, admitting that spending time at home with his young family has become far more important to him than chasing financial success as his touring career continues.
Speaking about the realities of life on the road while raising two children, the singer admitted that long periods away are now far harder than they once were, as he continues to tour internationally while trying to strike the right balance at home.
Spending long stretches on the road is part and parcel of the job and while touring commitments regularly take him overseas — including a recent ten-day stint in Nashville — he admits he values time at home more than ever.
“It can be tough,” he told RSVP Country. “Even this week, I’m in Nashville for ten days while Adele’s at home with our two small kids, two dogs, a cat, and managing our Airbnb business. She’s under a lot of pressure, making sure the kids get to school and keeping everything running.”
“I’ll be sending photos of everything we’re doing over here, and she’s probably at home doing the laundry,” he added. “It’s tough on her and on the family, but she’s brilliant.”
When schedules allow, Adele travels with him — something they both love.
“I love when she can travel with me. Adele loves country music and she sings herself, so when she’s with me, we both really enjoy it,” he said. “But when I’m away, it’s hard.”
At home, their children Leo and Maisey have grown up understanding that their dad’s job is a little different — even if they don’t see it as anything out of the ordinary.
“Leo’s six now and Maisey’s ten, and they definitely get it,” he said. “Sometimes I’ll find Leo out on the trampoline with his little speaker blasting my songs or Jimmy’s.”
Despite that, he laughed that fame carries no weight at home. “They don’t see me as anything special — I still embarrass them like any dad would.”
Watching his children grow has become one of the greatest joys of his life, though he admits they are growing up far too fast for his liking.
“They’re so different,” he said. “Maisey’s becoming more independent now — she doesn’t tell me everything like she used to.”
Leo, on the other hand, is the complete opposite. “He’s an open book — full of energy, bouncing around the house like a yo-yo,” he laughed.
“Every year I see them changing so quickly, and I hate it in a way,” he admitted. “Adele and I often say we’d love to freeze time and keep them at this age. They have such innocence and a zest for life that you lose as you get older.”
That perspective has shifted how he views work, success and time away.
“I’m home much more now than I used to be, and they’re loving that,” he said. “Before Covid, I was away a lot and Adele was under pressure raising two small ones.”
Stepping back hasn’t been without its sacrifices, but he is certain it was the right decision.
“I might not be earning as much now,” he said, “but I have a far better quality of life in so many aspects.”
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