An American singer-songwriter, well known for his rock and country music, as well as for his many political views. He is also a published writer and a political activist.
Steve Earle
Artist Name: Steve Earle
Genre: Folk
Country: USA
Steve Earle is an American singer-songwriter, well known for his rock and country music, as well as for his many political views. He is also a published writer, a political activist and has written and directed a play. In his early career, he was seen as a savior of country music and labeled by some as the "new Bruce Springsteen." In the later part of his career, he has become known as "the hardcore troubadour". Before Earle was signed as an artist in his own right, he was employed as a songwriter, writing songs for the likes of Carl Perkins, Vince Gill and Steve Wariner. His song "Mustang Wine" was due to be recorded by Elvis Presley in 1975, but Presley did not turn up for the recording session. The song was released as a single by Carl Perkins. He co-wrote the Patty Loveless song "Some Blue Moons Ago". Since his emergence as a performer, his songs have been covered by various well-known artists including Joan Baez, The Pretenders, The Proclaimers, The Highwaymen, Emmylou Harris and Johnny Cash.