The Life of Steve Earle

Stephen Fain Earle, better known as Steve Earle, is one of the most influential singer-songwriters of all time. He was born on January 17, 1955 in Fort Monroe, Hampton, Virginia and raised in San Antonio, Texas. His musical career started in the 1970s when he moved to Nashville to pursue a career as a songwriter. He quickly made a name for himself by writing songs for some of the most iconic country singers of his time, such as Johnny Cash and Waylon Jennings.

Music Career

In 1986, Earle released his debut album “Guitar Town” which catapulted him to fame. The album was certified gold and earned him two Grammy Awards nominations. His subsequent albums have been equally successful with hit singles such as “Copperhead Road” and “Ellis Unit One” topping the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. Throughout his long career, Earle has collaborated with some of the biggest names in music including Lucinda Williams, Emmylou Harris, Johnny Lee, Jill Sobule, Del McCoury and John Prine.

Recent Projects

In 2020, Earle released his seventeenth studio album “Ghosts of West Virginia” which was inspired by the Upper Big Branch Mine disaster in 2010. The album was met with critical acclaim and debuted at number one on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart. Earle is currently on his “J.T.” tour in honor of his late son Justin Townes Earle who passed away in 2020. Get the latest Steve Earle news updates and tour dates here.