Biography Of Steve Earle
Real Name
Steve Earle
Profession
Guitarists, Country Musicians, Lyricists & Songwriters, Singers
Nick Name
Steve Fain Earle
Famous as
Musician, Singer-songwriter
Nationality
American
Personal life of Steve Earle
Born on
17 January 1955
Birthday
17th January
Age
62 Years
Sun Sign
Capricorn
Born in
Hampton, Virginia United States
Grouping of People
Alcoholics, School Dropouts
Family Background of Steve Earle
Father
Jack Earle
Mother
Barbara
Siblings
Stacey Earle
Spouses/Partners
Allison Moorer (m. 2005), Lou-Anne Gill (m. 1993â1997), Maria Teresa Ensenat (m. 1988-1992), Lou-Anne Gill (m. 1987-1988), Carol-Ann Hunter (m. 1981-1987), Cynthia Dunn (m. 1977-1980), Sandra Jean Henderson (m. 1974-197)
Children
Justin Townes Earle
Awards
2010 - Grammy Awards for Best Contemporary Folk Album 2008 - Grammy awards for Best Contemporary Folk Album 2005 - Grammy awards for Best Contemporary Folk Album
Personal Fact of Steve Earle
Steve Earle is one of the most recognized names in the American music industry. With over three decades of experience in music, he is today the leading musician of the country and a prot of legendary songwriters Townes Van Zandt and Guy Clark. He popularized the genre of folk and country music and kick-started the neo-traditionalist movement in country music.
What is interesting to note is that Steve Earle never completely conformed to the rules of country or rock music and instead derived a music that broke through the mainstream of both the genres. Remarkably, he successfully derived a cult following from both country and rock music fans. Earle’s music career kick started in 1982, as a songwriter in Nashville. During this time, he released his first EP. His first debut album released was Guitar Town in 1986.
Though drugs and personal problems derailed his career for some time, he bounced back with a revived energy and enthusiasm. Till date, he has fourteen studio albums to his credit, fourteen Grammy nominations and three Grammy awards. His songs have been recorded by the likes of Travis Tritt, Vince Gill, Shawn Colvin and Emmylou Harris. Other than music, he has appeared in films and television, written a novel, a play, and a book of short stories.
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