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BIO

Steve Earle is one of the most acclaimed singer-songwriters of his generation. A protege of legendary songwriters Townes Van Zandt and Guy Clark, he quickly became a master storyteller in his own right, with his songs being recorded by Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Joan Baez, Emmylou Harris, The Pretenders, and countless others. 1986 saw the release of his record, Guitar Town, which shot to number one on the country charts and is now regarded as a classic of the Americana genre.



Most recently, Earle’s 1988 hit Copperhead Road was made an official state song of Tennessee in 2023. Subsequent releases like The Revolution Starts...Now (2004), Washington Square Serenade (2007), and TOWNES (2009) received consecutive GRAMMY® Awards. His most recent album, Jerry Jeff (2022) consisted of Earle’s versions of songs written by Jerry Jeff Walker, one of his mentors.

Earle has published both a novel I’ll Never Get Out Of This World Alive (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 2011) and Dog House Roses, a collection of short stories (Houghton Mifflin 2003). Earle produced albums for other artists such as Joan Baez (Day After Tomorrow)and Lucinda Williams (Car Wheels On A Gravel Road)

As an actor, Earle has appeared in several films and had recurring roles in the HBO series The Wire and Tremé. In 2017, Earle appeared in the off-Broadway play Samara, for which he also wrote a score that The New York Times described as “exquisitely subliminal.” Earle wrote music for and appeared in Coal Country, for which he was nominated for a Drama Desk Award. Earle is the host of the weekly show Hard Core Troubadour on Sirius Radio’s Outlaw Country channel.

In 2020, Earle was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. And in 2023, Steve was honored by the Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music.

STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Audible and Public Theater Off-Broadway Production, 2022
Performer

Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production at Soho Rep, 2017
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Performer

[Off-Broadway]
2012
Performer [Replacement]

Performer [Replacement]

Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Original Music

Writing

Composer

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Music in a Play

Steve Earle, Coal Country

Videos

News


The Waterboys Documentary A WILD AND BEAUTIFUL RIDE Sets Digital Premiere
by Josh Sharpe - May 7, 2025

A Wild and Beautiful Ride, a new 48-minute documentary exploring the creation of The Waterboys’ latest album Life, Death and Dennis Hopper, will premiere exclusively on Night Flight Plus on Friday, May 9.
Andy Sharrocks & The Incurable Romantics Announce June 2025 Headline Tenbury Wells Show
by A.A. Cristi - May 1, 2025

Singer-songwriter, guitarist and vocalist Andy Sharrocks & The Incurable Romantics Announce June 2025 Headline Tenbury Wells Show which will see him perform a headline show with a full band on Friday 13th June 2025 at the intimate venue Regal Theatre, Tenbury Wells, United Kingdom. The event is the start of a weekend Americana festival. 
Steve Earle Unveils 'Fifty Years of Songs and Stories' Solo Acoustic Tour
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 3, 2025

Steve Earle has announced his Fifty Years of Songs and Stories, a solo acoustic tour sprawling journey across over 50 cities in the U.S. and Canada. The tour will kick off on May 25 at the Princess Theater Centre for the Performing Arts in Decatur, AL.
The Waterboys Set 2025 North American Tour Kicking Off in September
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 1, 2025

The Waterboys have announced their first North American tour in six years. The tour will begin on September 4th and run through October 4th. All tickets will be on sale to the public this Friday at 10 am local time. 
Amy Irving Shares Cover of Willie Nelson-Penned 'If You Want Me To Love You I Will'
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 27, 2025

Academy Award-nominated actress and singer Amy Irving has shared “If You Want Me To Love You I Will,” the latest single from her forthcoming album Always Will Be. Listen to it here!
Lily Meola Releases 'Postcards To Heaven' Tribute EP for Late Mother
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 18, 2025

Maui-born singer and Willie Nelson protégé Lily Meola has released her new EP, Postcards To Heaven. The collection of songs are a powerful tribute to her late mother, who passed away from cancer. Listen to the EP here.
Steve Earle, Chrisette Michele, Les Sampou, And The Fat City Band Announced At The Spire Center
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 10, 2025

The Spire Center for Performing Arts has announced four new shows. Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee Steve Earle will perform on June 12, Grammy award-winner Chrisette Michele will take the stage on June 14, award-winning Boston musician Les Sampou will perform on June 26, and New England Museum Music Hall of Fame inductees The Fat City Band will play on June 28.
Universal Preservation Hall Reveals Spring Lineup With Orleans, Steve Earle, and More
by Stephi Wild - Mar 7, 2025

Universal Preservation Hall has announced its latest lineup of performances, with tickets available now. Learn more about the full upcoming performance lineup here!
Amy Irving Teams Up with Steve Earle on New Single 'I Wish I Didn't Love You So'
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 27, 2025

Academy Award-nominated actress Amy Irving has shared her new single “I Wish I Didn’t Love You So” featuring Steve Earle, the latest offering from her forthcoming album. Listen to it here!
Josh Ross Releases New Song 'Leave Me Too'
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 14, 2025

Fresh off a career-defining year, Canadian singer-songwriter Josh Ross heads into 2025 with the release of his newest song, “Leave Me Too,” out now. Listen to the song here.
USHER Joins Audible's Words + Music Series With THE LAST SHOWMAN
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 13, 2025

Audible Inc. has announced its next Words + Music installment, The Last Showman, an introspective look into the 30-year career of global R&B icon, USHER.
USHER Joins Audible's Words + Music Series THE LAST SHOWMAN
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 13, 2025

Audible Inc. has announced its next Words + Music installment, The Last Showman, an introspective look into the 30-year career of global R&B icon, USHER.
The Waterboys Releasing New Studio Album 'Life, Death And Dennis Hopper'
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 6, 2025

The Waterboys have announced their brand new, sixteenth studio album Life, Death And Dennis Hopper - out April 4th. The most audacious Waterboys album yet, Life, Death And Dennis Hopper is the epic story of the trailblazing American actor and rebel.
Parker McCollum Adds New Dates for 2025 'What Kinda Man Tour'
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 13, 2024

Country music superstar, Parker McCollum, has just announced additional dates for his upcoming What Kinda Man Tour – which is kicking off in January of 2025.
Ringo Starr to Release New Country Album 'Look Up' in 2025
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 18, 2024

Ringo Starr will release a brand-new country music album, Look Up, produced and co-written by T Bone Burnett, on January 10, 2025. This stunning collection features 11 original songs, recorded this year in Nashville and Los Angeles. The track “Time On My Hands” is available to stream now.
Smithsonian Folkways Releases 'PIECES OF HOME' from Dan + Claudia Zanes
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 31, 2024

Smithsonian Folkways announced the release of Pieces of Home by Dan + Claudia Zanes, a collection of soulful songs rooted in American and Haitian folk traditions, available now.
Singer Songwriter Jill Sobule Will Play Club Passim in September
by Stephi Wild - Aug 28, 2024

Jill Sobule will play at Club Passim on September 8th at 7 pm. Learn more about the performance here!
Kasey Chambers Details Collaborative Book/Album Project Coming This October
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 12, 2024

Kasey Chambers has unveiled an exciting suite of forthcoming new material – kicking off with the announcement of a book, the material informing and inspiring her new album Backbone. Chambers enlisted some of the usual suspects to play on Backbone – her dad and guitarist Bill Chambers, her guitarist Brandon Dodd and longtime bassist Jeff McCormack.
Irish Arts Center Unveils Fall 2024 Season Featuring Theatre, Music, Dance & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 29, 2024

Irish Arts Center has revealed their Fall 2024 season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Unveils First Of 2024 Lineup
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 24, 2024

Now in its 24th year, the free music festival will once again present a truly eclectic bill of top performers spanning an array of genres, including Greensky Bluegrass, Robyn Hitchcock, Big Star’s Radio City 50th Anniversary, The Wood Brothers, Fruition, Bobby Rush, Haley Heynderickx, The Bones Of J.R. Jones, Alice Gerrard, and Glen Hansard.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Steve Earle written?

Steve Earle has written 1 shows including Coal Country (Composer).

What awards has Steve Earle been nominated for?

and Outstanding Music in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Coal Country.

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